Finance
The City of Chattanooga has partnered with United Way of Greater Chattanooga to provide additional assistance to homeowners who qualify for Tax Relief, Tax Freeze, or both by paying the stormwater fee on their current City of Chattanooga property tax bill (up to $183.54).
Click the topics below to learn more about the United Way Stormwater Fee Assistance program.
Qualifying for the United Way Stormwater Fee program is simple:
- You must apply and be approved for Tax Relief or Tax Freeze (or both).
- You must complete and submit the application for the United Way Stormwater Fee program.
That's all there is to it!
There is no additional documentation required for this program. Just remember to submit your application for Tax Relief and/or Tax Freeze in addition to your application for the stormwater fee program.
Applications
Ready to Apply? Download any of the 2023 program applications:
Completed Applications
Once you’ve completed and signed you applications, submit them — along with the required documentation — to our office using the address or email address below.
Mail / In person
City of Chattanooga
Office of the Treasurer
101 E. 11th St., Room 100
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Email
taxrelief@chattanooga.gov
Need Help?
If you would like help with your forms, you can call us at (423) 643-7274. We’re happy to help you over the phone or to schedule an appointment for in-person assistance. View the 2023-2024 appointment schedule.
Incomplete Applications
Please note, we cannot accept incomplete or unsigned applications. Applications that are not filled out or are missing signatures will not be processed. Instead, they will be returned to you for completion.
Application Deadline
The 2023 application deadline is April 5, 2024. Any applications delivered or postmarked after April 5, 2024 cannot be accepted. By there’s no need to wait — turn your applications in early for quicker processing. Even though the application deadline is April 5, 2024, property taxes are still due by Thursday, February 29, 2024. Any unpaid balance remaining after February 29, 2024 will accrue interest monthly.
Stormwater Fees Greater Than 1 ERU
Tax Freeze applies to your City property taxes only. It does not freeze your Hamilton County property taxes.
The United Way Stormwater Fee Assistance program will pay the City of Chattanooga stormwater fee in an amount equal to 1 ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) for qualified applicants. This year, 1 ERU is $183.54, and this is amount on most homeowners’ property tax bill. However, if your property has a stormwater fee greater than $183.54, United Way will pay up to $184.54, and you will be responsible for payment of the difference.
Properties Without a Stormwater Fee
In order to receive assistance with your stormwater fee, you must have a stormwater fee on your 2023 City of Chattanooga property tax bill. If your property does not have a City of Chattanooga stormwater fee, there is no benefit to applying for this program.
Other Applications
Please send your application for the Stormwater Fee program along with your Tax Relief and/or Tax Freeze applications. When either is approved, we will then submit your Stormwater Fee application to United Way for payment of the 2023 stormwater fee in the amount of $183.54.
Still have questions?
- Give us a call at (423) 643-7274 or
- Email our Senior Programs Team at taxrelief@chattanooga.gov or
- Make an appointment to visit our office at Chattanooga City Hall, 101 E. 11th St, Room 100, Chattanooga, TN 37402
City of Chattanooga
Office of the City Treasurer
101 E 11th St, Room 100, Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 643-7274
taxrelief@chattanooga.gov
The 2022 (CABR) Comprehensive Annual Budget Report is divided into 9 major sections: Introduction, Guidelines, Financial Overview, Fund Summaries, Summaries by Departments, Debt Service Fund, Capital Outlay, Human Resources Administration, and the Appendix.
Section A: Introduction - gives a profile of Chattanooga with selected useful service, demographic, economic, and statistical information, a message from the Finance Administrator, an organizational chart, and City officials.
Section B: Guidelines - informs you of guidelines and rules adhered to by the finance department of Chattanooga, as well as budget policies, models, procedures, a calendar, and the budget ordinance.
Section C: Financial Overview - summarizes the overall financial condition of Chattanooga, where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. This is followed by detailed discussions of program functions such as General Government, Finance and Administration, Public Safety, Public Works, Recreation, Debt Services, Capital Outlay, and Social Services.
Section D: Fund Summaries - Includes revenue and expense history and fund balance discussion & charts.
Section E: Summaries by Departments - Includes Summary information about Fund, departments, or divisions along with summaries of revenues, expenditures, projected changes in fund balance, and trends.
Section F: Debt Services Fund - Includes Summary information about outstanding debt by funding source.
Section G: Capital Outlay - Includes summary information about Capital Project Funds, summaries of revenues, expenditure, projected changes in fund balance, trends, followed by a detailed listing of projects, and operational impact.
Section H: Human Resource Administration - gives an outlook on the benefits provided by the City of Chattanooga, position changes, personnel detail, and pay plan tables.
Section I: Appendix - includes a glossary.
View the CABR in its entirety by selecting this link. CABR 2022 (PDF Document)
The 2023 (CABR) Comprehensive Annual Budget Report is divided into 9 major sections: Introduction, Guidelines, Financial Overview, Fund Summaries, Summaries by Departments, Debt Service Fund, Capital Outlay, Human Resources Administration, and the Appendix.
Section A: Introduction - gives a profile of Chattanooga with selected useful service, demographic, economic, and statistical information, a message from the Finance Administrator, an organizational chart, and City officials.
Section B: Guidelines - informs you of guidelines and rules adhered to by the finance department of Chattanooga, as well as budget policies, models, procedures, a calendar, and the budget ordinance.
Section C: Financial Overview - summarizes the overall financial condition of Chattanooga, where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. This is followed by detailed discussions of program functions such as General Government, Finance and Administration, Public Safety, Public Works, Recreation, Debt Services, Capital Outlay, and Social Services.
Section D: Fund Summaries - Includes revenue and expense history and fund balance discussion & charts.
Section E: Summaries by Departments - Includes Summary information about Fund, departments, or divisions along with summaries of revenues, expenditures, projected changes in fund balance, and trends.
Section F: Debt Services Fund - Includes Summary information about outstanding debt by funding source.
Section G: Capital Outlay - Includes summary information about Capital Project Funds, summaries of revenues, expenditure, projected changes in fund balance, trends, followed by a detailed listing of projects, and operational impact.
Section H: Human Resource Administration - gives an outlook on the benefits provided by the City of Chattanooga, position changes, personnel detail, and pay plan tables.
Section I: Appendix - includes a glossary.
The 2024 (CABR) Comprehensive Annual Budget Report is divided into 9 major sections: Introduction, Guidelines, Financial Overview, Fund Summaries, Summaries by Departments, Debt Service Fund, Capital Outlay, Human Resources Administration, and the Appendix.
Section A: Introduction - gives a profile of Chattanooga with selected useful service, demographic, economic, and statistical information, a message from the Finance Administrator, an organizational chart, and City officials.
Section B: Guidelines - informs you of guidelines and rules adhered to by the finance department of Chattanooga, as well as budget policies, models, procedures, a calendar, and the budget ordinance.
Section C: Financial Overview - summarizes the overall financial condition of Chattanooga, where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. This is followed by detailed discussions of program functions such as General Government, Finance and Administration, Public Safety, Public Works, Recreation, Debt Services, Capital Outlay, and Social Services.
Section D: Fund Summaries - Includes revenue and expense history and fund balance discussion & charts.
Section E: Summaries by Departments - Includes Summary information about Fund, departments, or divisions along with summaries of revenues, expenditures, projected changes in fund balance, and trends.
Section F: Debt Services Fund - Includes Summary information about outstanding debt by funding source.
Section G: Capital Outlay - Includes summary information about Capital Project Funds, summaries of revenues, expenditure, projected changes in fund balance, trends, followed by a detailed listing of projects, and operational impact.
Section H: Human Resource Administration - gives an outlook on the benefits provided by the City of Chattanooga, position changes, personnel detail, and pay plan tables.
Section I: Appendix - includes a glossary.
FY2024 Budget Presentation to City Council
FY2024 Original Proposed Operating & Capital Budget
FY2024 Original Proposed Capital Budget
FY2024 Final Proposed Operating & Capital Budget
FY2024 Final Proposed Capital Budget
FY2024 Approved Operating Budget Ordinance
FY2024 Approved Capital Budget Ordinance
City Treasurer's Office
101 East 11th Street Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37402 (map)
(423) 643-7262
Jamie Zurkiya, MBA, CMFO
City Treasurer
Email: Jzurkiya@chattanooga.gov
(423) 643-7262
For inquiries regarding property taxes
423-643-7262 or email ptax@chattanooga.gov
For inquiries regarding business license
423-643-7262 or email busl@chattanooga.gov
For inquiries regarding Tax Freeze and Relief Programs
423-643-7274 or email taxrelief@chattanooga.gov