Geneva County, AL Property Taxes (2026)

Geneva County owners pay a median of $382 a year on a median home value of $120,200, an effective rate of 0.32%. That's the 38th-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

0.32%

38th highest of 67 in AL

Median annual bill

$382

~$32/month

Median home value

$120,200

Alabama county median

0.33%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Geneva County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Geneva County's 0.32% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$385
Savings at 10–15% off
$38–$58
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Geneva County vs. Alabama vs. U.S. property tax rates

Geneva County0.32%
Alabama county median0.33%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Geneva County's effective property tax rate is 0.32%, vs. 0.33% for the median Alabama county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 38th 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 Geneva County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Geneva 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 $382 bill, 10–15% off is $38–$57 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Alabama

Alabama homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Geneva 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 Geneva County, Alabama?
The median effective property tax rate in Geneva County is 0.32%: a median annual bill of $382 on a median home value of $120,200. That's the 38th-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 Geneva County?
The median Geneva County property tax bill is $382 a year, about $32 a month, compared with a Alabama county median of $449.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Geneva County?
The deadline to appeal in Geneva County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Geneva County a high property tax area?
Geneva County's 0.32% effective rate is below the Alabama county median of 0.33% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 38th-highest rate of 67 Alabama counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Geneva County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Coffee County

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $615

Dale County

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $426

Houston County

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $534

Covington County

Rate: 0.25%

Median bill: $358

Henry County

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $506

Pike County

Rate: 0.27%

Median bill: $403

Crenshaw County

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $347

Barbour County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $415

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