DEPARTMENTS

Town Hall
		Located at 675 Main Street 423-837-7040 423-837-1039 (fax) Hours of Operation Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (CST)

Business License
The Town of Kimball requires all entities that conduct business within the city to obtain a business license. The fee is $20.00 for the issue of the initial business license. Business taxes, unlike property taxes, are not based on an assessment performed by a government agency. Business taxes are assessed against the gross receipts during a certain time period. Each year, gross receipts reporting forms are sent to all licensed businesses in a specific class. The business owner must file gross receipts figures, take certain deductions allowed and figured the tax owed. When you close a business, a final business license form must be filed.

For Business License Help online you may use Hamilton County’s site http://www.countyclerkanytime.com

The table below shows retail and wholesale rates, tax periods, due dates, and delinquency dates by class.

Business License Application

Transient Vendors

Temporary premises and exhibits stocks of merchandise to the public for the purpose of selling or offering to sell merchandise to the public. Each transient vendor must pay a tax of $50.00 for each 14 day period in which such vendor sells or offers to sell merchandise. The tax must be paid the first day of engaging in the business.

Transient Vendor License Application

For questions on Business License or Transient Vendor License contact:
Sharon Case
Email Sharon
Administrative Clerk
675 Main Street
Kimball, TN 37347
423-837-7040
Fax 423-837-1039

Property Tax
Property taxes are assessed and collected by the local governments. County assessors of property appraises real estate for assessment purposes. The city governing body determines local property tax rates. The property taxes are collected by city collecting officials.

The State Board of Equalization establishes policies and procedures for local assessors of property and hears property appeals beyond the county level. The Division of Property Assessments, a division of the Comptroller of the Treasury, monitors the work of assessors to ensure proper procedures are followed, provide technical assistance during re-appraisal programs, and provide manuals and educational programs for use by assessors.

To calculate your property tax, multiply the appraised value by the assessment ratio for the property's classification; then multiply this sum times the tax rate which for Kimball is $0.10 for 2007.

The assessment ratio for the different classes of property is established by state law (residential and farm @ 25% of appraised value, 30% if your property is commercial personal property, commercial/industrial @ 40% of appraised value).

To look up property information visit Comptroller of the Treasury
Division of State Board of Equalization

Property Tax Relief

The town participates in a State of Tennessee program that helps elderly and disabled citizens below certain income guidelines pay their property taxes. The link to their website is www.comptroller.state.tn.us/pa/patxr.htm.

For questions on Property Tax contact:
Debbie Bowman
Email Debbie
Administrative Assistant
675 Main Street
Kimball, TN 37347
423-837-7040
Fax 423-837-1039

Beer Permits

The sale of alcoholic beverages is regulated by state and local laws. Beer permit applications may be picked up at City Hall. When returned the application must be accompanied by a $250 fee that is non-refundable. A background check will be made by the Police Chief.

The beer permit applicant must appear before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for consideration of their request for a beer permit. The application process can be lengthy so applicants should apply well before opening their business or purchasing an existing business.

Beer permits are not transferable and a new owner cannot operate under a previous owner's license. Stocking beer (actually holding beer on property you own or operate) without a beer permit is a violation of the beer permit law and could result in denial of an application for a permit. Beer permits are due on January 1 each year and are $100. Failure to renew a beer permit within the first month can result in denying a permit. New beer permits are appropriated according to the time issued.

For questions on Beer Permits contact:
Tonia May
Email Tonia
Recorder/Treasurer
675 Main Street
Kimball, TN 37347
423-837-7040
Fax 423-837-1039

Building Inspector

The Town Building Inspector is Ronnie Blevins; currently this is a part time position. The Building permit applications, Sign applications and Banner Permits may be picked up at town hall during normal business hours. A 24 hour notice is required on all building/sign inspections. Sharon Case is the building inspector's assistant. Please contact town hall at 423-837-7040 for inspections.
Building permit fees are as follows:

Total Valuation Fees
$1,001.00 to $50,000.00 $15.00 for first $1,000.00 plus $5.00
for each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00

$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $260.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus
$4.00 for each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00

$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $460.00 for the first $100,000.00
plus $3.00 for each additional
thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00

$500,001.00 and up $1,660.00 for the first $500,000.00
plus $2.00 for each additional
thousand or fraction thereof.

Sign Permits are calculated by multiplying the total square feet by the sum of $2.00.

Sewer Information

Sewer charges are billed through the South Pittsburg Water Works & Sewer & Marion Natural Gas www.southpittsburgutilities.com

The initial Sewer tap fees and annual grease, oil, lint, grit fees are billed and payable at the Town of Kimball.

Sewer Tap Fee for Commercial Buildings $1,000

Sewer Grease Traps, Lint Traps, Grit Traps, Oil Traps, Oil Interceptors and Other Similar Devices which will be inspected and an annual fee of $300.

Marion County E-911 Director

The Marion County E-911 Director, Jerry Don Case, rents office space from the town. His phone number is 423-837-1282 and fax number is 423-837-5777. This office sets the 911 Addresses for all Marion County residents.