Alabama Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 67 Alabama counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is Varies by county.
Effective Tax Rate
0.33%
Lower than the national median of 1.02%
Median Home Value
$142,500
Median Annual Tax Bill
$449
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Alabama?
Property taxes in Alabama are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Alabama counties is 0.33%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.
All 67 Alabama Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autauga County → | 0.28% | $197,900 | $564 |
| Baldwin County → | 0.31% | $287,000 | $881 |
| Barbour County → | 0.38% | $109,900 | $415 |
| Bibb County → | 0.20% | $132,600 | $271 |
| Blount County → | 0.30% | $169,700 | $508 |
| Bullock County → | 0.39% | $79,400 | $309 |
| Butler County → | 0.34% | $99,700 | $342 |
| Calhoun County → | 0.41% | $149,500 | $610 |
| Chambers County → | 0.38% | $129,700 | $496 |
| Cherokee County → | 0.39% | $165,900 | $643 |
| Chilton County → | 0.34% | $142,300 | $478 |
| Choctaw County → | 0.18% | $111,800 | $199 |
| Clarke County → | 0.31% | $126,400 | $388 |
| Clay County → | 0.23% | $144,700 | $326 |
| Cleburne County → | 0.29% | $144,200 | $417 |
| Coffee County → | 0.34% | $180,300 | $615 |
| Colbert County → | 0.37% | $161,600 | $604 |
| Conecuh County → | 0.32% | $101,300 | $328 |
| Coosa County → | 0.27% | $111,800 | $303 |
| Covington County → | 0.25% | $142,500 | $358 |
| Crenshaw County → | 0.32% | $108,400 | $347 |
| Cullman County → | 0.25% | $180,500 | $457 |
| Dale County → | 0.33% | $129,100 | $426 |
| Dallas County → | 0.42% | $97,400 | $413 |
| DeKalb County → | 0.34% | $135,500 | $458 |
| Elmore County → | 0.26% | $213,600 | $563 |
| Escambia County → | 0.40% | $122,700 | $485 |
| Etowah County → | 0.36% | $160,600 | $585 |
| Fayette County → | 0.29% | $121,200 | $347 |
| Franklin County → | 0.34% | $128,000 | $432 |
| Geneva County → | 0.32% | $120,200 | $382 |
| Greene County → | 0.49% | $86,400 | $422 |
| Hale County → | 0.32% | $126,300 | $406 |
| Henry County → | 0.34% | $147,800 | $506 |
| Houston County → | 0.30% | $178,000 | $534 |
| Jackson County → | 0.31% | $145,800 | $449 |
| Jefferson County → | 0.60% | $224,900 | $1,340 |
| Lamar County → | 0.22% | $112,700 | $245 |
| Lauderdale County → | 0.38% | $185,800 | $697 |
| Lawrence County → | 0.30% | $150,700 | $459 |
| Lee County → | 0.50% | $238,700 | $1,183 |
| Limestone County → | 0.31% | $255,100 | $782 |
| Lowndes County → | 0.41% | $80,600 | $329 |
| Macon County → | 0.49% | $95,700 | $468 |
| Madison County → | 0.40% | $267,800 | $1,081 |
| Marengo County → | 0.38% | $103,400 | $397 |
| Marion County → | 0.30% | $104,300 | $308 |
| Marshall County → | 0.38% | $183,400 | $699 |
| Mobile County → | 0.48% | $176,600 | $849 |
| Monroe County → | 0.32% | $114,900 | $362 |
| Montgomery County → | 0.37% | $160,100 | $598 |
| Morgan County → | 0.35% | $193,000 | $674 |
| Perry County → | 0.37% | $87,700 | $325 |
| Pickens County → | 0.29% | $123,300 | $356 |
| Pike County → | 0.27% | $149,000 | $403 |
| Randolph County → | 0.22% | $184,000 | $412 |
| Russell County → | 0.41% | $152,300 | $631 |
| Shelby County → | 0.45% | $298,700 | $1,343 |
| St. Clair County → | 0.30% | $218,500 | $666 |
| Sumter County → | 0.35% | $84,100 | $297 |
| Talladega County → | 0.37% | $137,900 | $509 |
| Tallapoosa County → | 0.31% | $144,800 | $450 |
| Tuscaloosa County → | 0.32% | $233,700 | $754 |
| Walker County → | 0.27% | $131,100 | $357 |
| Washington County → | 0.23% | $152,800 | $357 |
| Wilcox County → | 0.37% | $84,200 | $309 |
| Winston County → | 0.33% | $110,500 | $363 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
0.60%
Jefferson County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.18%
Choctaw County
Highest Tax Bill
$1,343
Shelby County
Lowest Tax Bill
$199
Choctaw County
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Filing a property tax appeal in Alabama is your legal right. Here is the basic process:
- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (Varies by county).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
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