Clarke County, AL Property Taxes (2026)
Clarke County owners pay a median of $388 a year on a median home value of $126,400, an effective rate of 0.31%. That's the 43rd-highest rate of 67 Alabama counties with Census data, below the Alabama county median of 0.33%.
Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)
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Effective tax rate
0.31%
43rd highest of 67 in AL
Median annual bill
$388
~$32/month
Median home value
$126,400
Alabama county median
0.33%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Clarke County
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Clarke County's 0.31% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $392
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $39–$59
Clarke County vs. Alabama vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Clarke County's effective property tax rate is 0.31%, vs. 0.33% for the median Alabama county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 43rd of 67 in Alabama. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))
How to appeal your property taxes in Clarke County
- 1
Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Clarke County Tax Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
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File your appeal before the deadline
The Clarke County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.
- 3
Gather evidence
Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.
- 4
Present your case
Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Tax Assessor.
- 5
Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $388 bill, 10–15% off is $39–$58 a year.
Property tax exemptions in Alabama
Alabama homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Clarke County Tax Assessor for amounts.
Homestead exemption
For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.
Senior / over-65
Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.
Disability
For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.
Veterans
Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Property taxes in nearby counties
Monroe County
Rate: 0.32%
Median bill: $362
Washington County
Rate: 0.23%
Median bill: $357
Choctaw County
Rate: 0.18%
Median bill: $199
Wilcox County
Rate: 0.37%
Median bill: $309
Marengo County
Rate: 0.38%
Median bill: $397
Conecuh County
Rate: 0.32%
Median bill: $328
Escambia County
Rate: 0.40%
Median bill: $485
Dallas County
Rate: 0.42%
Median bill: $413
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