Sumter County, AL Property Taxes (2026)

Sumter County owners pay a median of $297 a year on a median home value of $84,100, an effective rate of 0.35%. That's the 27th-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

0.35%

27th highest of 67 in AL

Median annual bill

$297

~$25/month

Median home value

$84,100

Alabama county median

0.33%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Sumter County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Sumter County's 0.35% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$294
Savings at 10–15% off
$29–$44
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Sumter County vs. Alabama vs. U.S. property tax rates

Sumter County0.35%
Alabama county median0.33%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Sumter County's effective property tax rate is 0.35%, vs. 0.33% for the median Alabama county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 27th 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 Sumter County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Sumter 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 $297 bill, 10–15% off is $30–$45 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Alabama

Alabama homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Sumter 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 Sumter County, Alabama?
The median effective property tax rate in Sumter County is 0.35%: a median annual bill of $297 on a median home value of $84,100. That's the 27th-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 Sumter County?
The median Sumter County property tax bill is $297 a year, about $25 a month, compared with a Alabama county median of $449.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Sumter County?
The deadline to appeal in Sumter County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Sumter County a high property tax area?
Sumter County's 0.35% effective rate is above the Alabama county median of 0.33% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 27th-highest rate of 67 Alabama counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Sumter 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

Marengo County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $397

Hale County

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $406

Choctaw County

Rate: 0.18%

Median bill: $199

Pickens County

Rate: 0.29%

Median bill: $356

Perry County

Rate: 0.37%

Median bill: $325

Tuscaloosa County

Rate: 0.32%

Median bill: $754

Dallas County

Rate: 0.42%

Median bill: $413

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