PROPERTY TAX RESEARCH, MADE SIMPLER
Shelby County, Tennessee
Where to look, which office to contact, and how to request records.
Where to obtain records
Shelby County Trustee
View Shelby’s delinquent-realty lawsuit listHow to find the information
Use Download Lawsuit List on the Trustee’s delinquent-realty page. The reviewed publication covers 2024 real-estate taxes included in a lawsuit on March 31, 2026. To check later account status, use Search Taxes or the Tax Look-Up office link. For collection-file questions, call Trustee Collections at 901-222-0250.
What to ask for
“I am looking for publicly available delinquent real-property tax records for Shelby County for [tax year]. Which office maintains these records? Is there an online search or downloadable list? If not, how can I request a copy, and what fees apply?”
Have the property address, parcel number, owner name, and tax year ready when searching for a particular property.
County-specific notes
This is a specific tax-year lawsuit list, not a live list of every unpaid account or a guarantee that a parcel will be sold. Confirm subsequent payments and case changes through the account service or Collections.
Need help with your research?
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