WHY FRANKLIN? : Taxes
State and Local Taxes: Commissioner of the Revenue


City of Franklin Tax Rates are as follows:
Real Estate: $.90
Personal Property: $4.50
Machinery & Tools: $2.00



Due Dates
Personal Property/Decal forms Feb 15
Business License March 1
State Income Taxes May 1
General Reassessment (Real estate) Every even numbered year
Tax relief for the Elderly Aug 1
Real estate taxes Dec 5 & June 5
Personal Property Taxes Dec 5th
Meals and Lodging Taxes 20th of each month
Cigarette Tax When stamps are purchased



The Commissioner of the Revenue’s office is located on the first floor of City Hall. State tax forms and real estate assessments are available from our office. Hours of operation:

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Main Phone: 757-562-8547

Business Licenses
Tax Relief for the Elderly - 757-562-8547

Personal Property
Business Personal Property - 757-562-8783

Real Estate - 757-562-4870

The following forms are available online:
- Land Use Form
- Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly form
- Business License Check List
- Business License Tax Rates
- Contractor's Check List

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