Pickens County, AL Property Taxes (2026)

Pickens County owners pay a median of $356 a year on a median home value of $123,300, an effective rate of 0.29%. That's the 54th-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

0.29%

54th highest of 67 in AL

Median annual bill

$356

~$30/month

Median home value

$123,300

Alabama county median

0.33%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Pickens County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Pickens County's 0.29% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$358
Savings at 10–15% off
$36–$54
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Pickens County vs. Alabama vs. U.S. property tax rates

Pickens County0.29%
Alabama county median0.33%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Pickens County's effective property tax rate is 0.29%, vs. 0.33% for the median Alabama county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 54th 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 Pickens County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Pickens 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 $356 bill, 10–15% off is $36–$53 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Alabama

Alabama homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Pickens 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 Pickens County, Alabama?
The median effective property tax rate in Pickens County is 0.29%: a median annual bill of $356 on a median home value of $123,300. That's the 54th-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 Pickens County?
The median Pickens County property tax bill is $356 a year, about $30 a month, compared with a Alabama county median of $449.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Pickens County?
The deadline to appeal in Pickens County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Pickens County a high property tax area?
Pickens County's 0.29% effective rate is below the Alabama county median of 0.33% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 54th-highest rate of 67 Alabama counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Pickens County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Greene County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $422

Tuscaloosa County

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $754

Lamar County

Rate: 0.22%

Median bill: $245

Fayette County

Rate: 0.29%

Median bill: $347

Hale County

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $406

Sumter County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $297

Walker County

Rate: 0.27%

Median bill: $357

Bibb County

Rate: 0.20%

Median bill: $271

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