This list should not be assumed to be all-inclusive, and if you have any doubt as to whether the Tax applies to your project please call our office to discuss.

 

 

 

Yes, the tax applies to any residential property located to both unincorporated Rutherford County and incorporated areas within Rutherford County.

 

 

 

The School Facilities Tax is levied at $1.00 per square foot of new residential living area as determined after review of the building plans of the proposed project.

 

 

 

The Tax liability shall be collected by the Rutherford County Building Codes Department (RCBCD).

 

Application should be made to the RCBCD prior to obtaining a building permit from the jurisdiction wherein the project will be constructed. The application is available on this website under School Facilities Tax on the task bar above. It may be filled out and submitted in person at our office located at #1 South Public Square, Murfreesboro or via email at [email protected].  Or you may fill out the application on the Public Portal also located under School Facilities Tax on the task bar above.

 

The complete submittal and payment process is detailed in the "Collection Policy" found under the School Facilities Tax on the task bar above.