Lincoln County
Lincoln County covers 570 square miles of southern Tennessee, with the county seat at Fayetteville.
Lincoln County official website
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Where to find things
- Lincoln County property tax search and paymentProperty records · Property taxes
Look up a property's tax bill and amount due, and see the ways you can pay.
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- Tennessee property assessment search and parcel mapA statewide parcel map for Tennessee. Use it when the local office does not publish its own map viewer.
- Tennessee property taxIn Tennessee the county Assessor of Property values your home and land and the County Trustee collects the county tax, while a city inside the county bills its own. The Comptroller oversees assessment and runs the statewide property lookup.
- Lincoln County Assessor of PropertyProperty owner
The office that sets each property's value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, exemptions and appeals.
Tammy Painter, Assessor of Property- Phone
- (931) 433-2259
- Address
- 2863 Huntsville Hwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334
- Lincoln County zoning and land useZoning
Zoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.
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- Lincoln County Planning and Zoning
- Phone
- (931) 438-5186
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Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
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- Tennessee Department of Environment and ConservationTennessee's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- Lincoln County floodplain and flood zonesFlood zones
Flood zone information and the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water.
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- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
- Tennessee floodplain and flood mapsTennessee's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- Tennessee septic system permitsSeptic systems
In Tennessee the state, or a county that runs its own programme, permits subsurface sewage disposal systems. Start here for the permit, the soil map and the licensed installer list.
- Lincoln County building and land use permitsBuilding permits
Which permits are required for building, land use and site work, and how to apply.
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- Lincoln County Building and Permits
- Phone
- (931) 433-3045
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- Tennessee building code and construction permitsTennessee adopts statewide building and residential codes through the State Fire Marshal. Cities and counties that have taken on enforcement issue the permit, and the state Codes Enforcement section covers the rest.
- Tennessee state landsPublic land
Tennessee State Parks: where the parks are, with hiking, waterfalls, cabins, camping and programs.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- Tennessee food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for Tennessee: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Tennessee unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Find Tennessee unemployment insurance program and claim-filing links in the Labor Department’s CareerOneStop directory. Check the state program for eligibility and filing instructions.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Tennessee Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Tennessee Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Tennessee energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Tennessee energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Tennessee WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Tennessee child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- THDA Housing Choice Voucher ProgramRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Tennessee emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Tennessee Families FirstCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Tennessee child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Tennessee Department of Disability and AgingSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Tennessee vocational rehabilitation servicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Tennessee veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Tennessee unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryConsumer complaints and scams
Find your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideDisaster recovery assistance
Official disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Lincoln County offices
- Lincoln County Register of Deeds and TrusteeRecords deeds, deeds of trust, plats and liens for real property in Lincoln County.The Lincoln County Trustee collects county property taxes and handles tax relief for older, disabled and veteran homeowners.Randy Delap, Register of Deeds
- Phone
- (931) 433-5366 (Register of Deeds)
- Phone
- (931) 433-1371 (Trustee)
- Address
- 112 Main Avenue South, Room 103, Fayetteville, TN 37334
- Website
- Visit website
- Lincoln County Highway DepartmentMaintains Lincoln County's roads and bridges under the County Highway Superintendent.
- Phone
- (931) 433-2585
- Address
- 161 Molino Rd, Fayetteville, TN 37334
- Website
- Visit website
- Lincoln County GIS and mappingLincoln County Assessor of Property keeps the maps and GIS for Lincoln County.Tammy Painter, Assessor of Property
- Phone
- (931) 433-5409
- tammy.painter@cot.tn.gov
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- Lincoln County parcel mapState of Tennessee property viewer showing Lincoln County parcel lines, parcel numbers and owners.
- Lincoln County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Lincoln County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Lincoln County is at the Fayetteville Service Center, 820 William D Jones Blvd, Fayetteville, TN 37334. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (931) 438-2450
- Address
- 820 William D Jones Blvd, Fayetteville, TN 37334
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- Visit website
Other county departments (2)
- Lincoln County Emergency Management AgencyYou can sign up for weather and community alerts, find a shelter registry, report property damage, register an AED, or contact the county emergency management office at (931) 438-1575.
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- Visit website
- Lincoln County Veterans ServicesResidents can register as a Lincoln County veteran or surviving spouse, find office hours and phone numbers, and get help with veterans' benefits, medical assistance, and funerals.
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- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
Other Tennessee counties
Neighboring counties
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County covers 570 square miles of southern Tennessee, with the county seat at Fayetteville. The Assessor of Property values your house and land, the County Trustee bills and collects the county tax, and the Register of Deeds keeps recorded land documents. Cities inside the county bill their own city tax.
Cities in Lincoln County
- ArdmoreCity of Ardmore City Hall · (931) 427-2124
- Fayetteville
- PetersburgTown of Petersburg Town Hall · 931-659-9826