Henry County, AL Property Taxes (2026)

Henry County owners pay a median of $506 a year on a median home value of $147,800, an effective rate of 0.34%. That's the 33rd-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

0.34%

33rd highest of 67 in AL

Median annual bill

$506

~$42/month

Median home value

$147,800

Alabama county median

0.33%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Henry County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Henry County's 0.34% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$503
Savings at 10–15% off
$50–$75
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Henry County vs. Alabama vs. U.S. property tax rates

Henry County0.34%
Alabama county median0.33%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Henry County's effective property tax rate is 0.34%, vs. 0.33% for the median Alabama county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 33rd 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 Henry County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Henry 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 $506 bill, 10–15% off is $51–$76 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Alabama

Alabama homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Henry 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 Henry County, Alabama?
The median effective property tax rate in Henry County is 0.34%: a median annual bill of $506 on a median home value of $147,800. That's the 33rd-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 Henry County?
The median Henry County property tax bill is $506 a year, about $42 a month, compared with a Alabama county median of $449.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Henry County?
The deadline to appeal in Henry County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Henry County a high property tax area?
Henry County's 0.34% effective rate is above the Alabama county median of 0.33% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 33rd-highest rate of 67 Alabama counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Henry County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Dale County

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $426

Houston County

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $534

Barbour County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $415

Coffee County

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $615

Geneva County

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $382

Pike County

Rate: 0.27%

Median bill: $403

Bullock County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $309

Russell County

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $631

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