Steve Pierce, Putnam County Property Assessor

Steve Pierce, Putnam County Property Assessor Our main goal as the Assessor's office is to achieve appraisal equalization throughout Putnam County, while maintaining state guidelines.

05/27/2026

The Putnam County Assessor's Office is available to assist property owners who have received their 2026 reappraisal notice and have questions regarding their updated property value.
The video above provides guidance on how to locate our office, what to expect when you arrive, and how our staff can assist you.

📍 300 E. Spring Street, Room 1 — Cookeville, TN 38501
📞 (931) 528-8428
🕗 Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Property owners are encouraged to visit our office if they would like to review their reappraisal value, verify property information, or receive guidance on next steps.

Our staff is available to address questions and walk property owners through the informal review and appeal process as needed.

05/25/2026

Have you heard any of these about reappraisal? You're not the only one

There is a lot of misinformation circulating about the 2026 reappraisal, and Assessor Steve Pierce wants to address it directly.

In this video, Steve walks through some of the most common misconceptions our office has been hearing and explains what is actually true about the reappraisal process.

We understand this has been a confusing time for many property owners. Our goal is to make sure everyone has accurate information.

Our office is committed to transparency throughout this process. If you have additional questions after watching, please do not hesitate to reach out and ask questions.

📍 300 E. Spring Street, Room 1 — Cookeville, TN 38501
📞 (931) 528-8428
🕗 Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Putnam County Assessor's Office would like to provide an update regarding the volume of reappraisal inquiries receiv...
05/22/2026

The Putnam County Assessor's Office would like to provide an update regarding the volume of reappraisal inquiries received since notices were mailed earlier last week.

Our office is currently processing between 80 and 100 inquiries per day. All submissions are being reviewed in the order in which they were received. If you have already contacted our office, no further action is required at this time.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of Putnam County property owners as we work to address each inquiry thoroughly and equitably.

For questions, please contact our office at (931) 528-8428, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, or visit putnamcountyassessor.com.

Today, reappraisal notices are being mailed to all 46,000 individual parcel owners in Putnam County. Please keep an eye ...
05/13/2026

Today, reappraisal notices are being mailed to all 46,000 individual parcel owners in Putnam County. Please keep an eye on your mailbox over the coming days.

This notice is NOT a tax bill. The value shown is simply the county's estimate of what your property would sell for in today's real estate market.

If you believe your value is too high, please call our office to schedule an informal appeal appointment. We are happy to help.

Phone: 931-528-8428 Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · putnamcountyassessor.com

The office of Steve Pierce, Putnam County Assessor of Property, wishes to inform residents that the mailing of 2026 reap...
05/08/2026

The office of Steve Pierce, Putnam County Assessor of Property, wishes to inform residents that the mailing of 2026 reappraisal notices has been temporarily delayed.

During the final underwriting review, an issue was identified within the data. Out of an abundance of caution and our commitment to accuracy, the notices have been returned to underwriting so that the matter can be thoroughly reviewed and resolved before any notices are distributed to property owners.

The integrity of this process matters deeply to our office. Every Putnam County property owner deserves to receive information that is complete, correct, and fair. We will not compromise that standard.

A revised mailing date will be determined and communicated publicly as soon as it is confirmed. We encourage residents to follow this page for all official updates related to the 2026 reappraisal.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get this right.

05/07/2026

Commercial property reappraisal works differently than residential property reappraisal.

In this video, Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce explains how commercial rates are calculated, what factors are reviewed, and why these numbers matter during a reappraisal year.

The goal is simple: help property owners better understand the process behind their notice.

Is your group or office getting questions about reappraisal?At the Putnam County Property Assessor's Office, our goal is...
05/06/2026

Is your group or office getting questions about reappraisal?

At the Putnam County Property Assessor's Office, our goal is educating the public about the processes that keep our county running.

If you're with a civic club, real estate office, homeowners association, property management team, or similar organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to come speak with you.

Our Putnam County Property Assessor, Steve Pierce, is available to visit your office or meeting and explain the 2026 reappraisal. Topics included are what reappraisal is, how it's conducted, and how it affects your organization and the people you serve.

To schedule a visit, please reach out:

[email protected] (931) 528-8428.

We look forward to hearing from you.

— Putnam County Property Assessor's Office

05/05/2026

With the 2026 reappraisal notices mailing on May 8th, many residential property owners are wondering how their home's value is determined. Our office is committed to ensuring every citizen in Putnam County understands the reappraisal process and how it works to better distribute the tax burden throughout our community.

In this video, Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce walks through the key factors that go into a residential property assessment, including the three main characteristics our office examines to arrive at a fair and accurate value. Later this week, we'll break down the commercial property valuation process, so stay tuned.

Questions about your reappraisal? Call the Putnam County Property Assessor's office at 931-528-8428.

04/23/2026

What does the real estate market have to do with reappraisal? Quite a lot.
In this video, Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce explains how home sales and changing market conditions help shape property values during the reappraisal process.

If you have wondered why values may look different than they did before, this video helps explain the connection between the local housing market and reappraisal in Putnam County.

We understand why this question is being asked.When a reappraisal notice shows an increase in property value, many prope...
04/07/2026

We understand why this question is being asked.

When a reappraisal notice shows an increase in property value, many property owners assume that a higher tax bill will automatically follow. Under Tennessee law, that is not necessarily the case.

Reappraisal is intended to bring property values in line with current market conditions. A property tax bill is calculated using two factors: the assessed value of the property and the tax rate. While reappraisal affects assessed value, the tax rate is established separately by the Putnam County Commission after reappraisal is complete.

State law also requires the calculation of a Certified Tax Rate (CTR). The CTR is designed to produce the same overall revenue as before the reappraisal, subject to certain legal adjustments. For that reason, a higher appraised value does not automatically result in higher overall tax revenue.

Individual tax bills may increase, decrease, or remain similar depending on how a property’s value changed compared to others across the county.

Our office will continue to share information to help property owners better understand the reappraisal and tax rate process.This is a concern we hear from many property owners.

Address

300 E Spring Street Room 1
Cookeville, TN
38501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19315288428

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