Hale County, AL Property Taxes (2026)
Hale County owners pay a median of $406 a year on a median home value of $126,300, an effective rate of 0.32%. That's the 39th-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%
39th highest of 67 in AL
Median annual bill
$406
~$34/month
Median home value
$126,300
Alabama county median
0.33%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Hale County
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Hale County's 0.32% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $404
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $40–$61
Hale County vs. Alabama vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Hale 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 39th 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 Hale County
- 1
Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Hale County Tax Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
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File your appeal before the deadline
The Hale 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.
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Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $406 bill, 10–15% off is $41–$61 a year.
Property tax exemptions in Alabama
Alabama homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Hale 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.
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Property taxes in nearby counties
Perry County
Rate: 0.37%
Median bill: $325
Greene County
Rate: 0.49%
Median bill: $422
Bibb County
Rate: 0.20%
Median bill: $271
Sumter County
Rate: 0.35%
Median bill: $297
Marengo County
Rate: 0.38%
Median bill: $397
Tuscaloosa County
Rate: 0.32%
Median bill: $754
Dallas County
Rate: 0.42%
Median bill: $413
Pickens County
Rate: 0.29%
Median bill: $356
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