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 initial license fee is $15.  After the initial license, the business owner will file the business tax license through the State of Tennessee at the following website: http://www.tn.gov/revenue/tntaxes/business.htm  

Please feel free to use the following to assist your business in completing the online business tax which is now paid to the State of Tennessee:
See Online Example Pages

Class 3 Form
Class 4 Form
Class 4 Payment to Subcontractors Worksheet–Schedule B  

If you have questions concerning this new process, please contact town hall at (423) 837-7040.

Rates and Due Dates:

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 2009.

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 prorated 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 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.

Earl Geary, Jr., Town Building Inspector
(423) 605-3825
(423) 837-7040 Town Hall

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.

Commercial Sewer Rates
$70 per month up to three-thousand (3,000) gallons (minimum bill)
$5.00 per 1,000 gallons over 3,001 gallons

Sewer Tap Fee for Commercial Buildings $1,000

Residential Rate and Fee Schedule
$10.66 per month up to 3,000 gallons (minimum bill)
$3.18 per 1,000 gallons of metered water used per month over 3,000 gallons
Sewer connection fee (tap fee): $420.00
Service call charge $60.00
After-hours service call charge: $84.00

Sewer Grease Traps, Lint Traps, Grit Traps, Oil Traps, Oil Interceptors and Other Similar Devices which will be inspected. An annual fee of $300 is due by June 30th each year for those businesses which are required to have the devices.

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.