Colbert County, AL Property Taxes (2026)

Colbert County owners pay a median of $604 a year on a median home value of $161,600, an effective rate of 0.37%. That's the 20th-highest rate of 67 Alabama counties with Census data, above 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

0.37%

20th highest of 67 in AL

Median annual bill

$604

~$50/month

Median home value

$161,600

Alabama county median

0.33%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Colbert County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Colbert County's 0.37% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$598
Savings at 10–15% off
$60–$90
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Colbert County vs. Alabama vs. U.S. property tax rates

Colbert County0.37%
Alabama county median0.33%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Colbert County's effective property tax rate is 0.37%, vs. 0.33% for the median Alabama county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 20th 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 Colbert County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Colbert County Tax Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Colbert County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Tax Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $604 bill, 10–15% off is $60–$91 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Alabama

Alabama homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Colbert 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

What is the property tax rate in Colbert County, Alabama?
The median effective property tax rate in Colbert County is 0.37%: a median annual bill of $604 on a median home value of $161,600. That's the 20th-highest rate of 67 Alabama counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Colbert County?
The median Colbert County property tax bill is $604 a year, about $50 a month, compared with a Alabama county median of $449.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Colbert County?
The deadline to appeal in Colbert County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Colbert County a high property tax area?
Colbert County's 0.37% effective rate is above the Alabama county median of 0.33% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 20th-highest rate of 67 Alabama counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Colbert County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lauderdale County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $697

Franklin County

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $432

Lawrence County

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $459

Marion County

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $308

Winston County

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $363

Limestone County

Rate: 0.31%

Median bill: $782

Morgan County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $674

Lamar County

Rate: 0.22%

Median bill: $245

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