Winston County, AL Property Taxes (2026)

Winston County owners pay a median of $363 a year on a median home value of $110,500, an effective rate of 0.33%. That's the 35th-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

0.33%

35th highest of 67 in AL

Median annual bill

$363

~$30/month

Median home value

$110,500

Alabama county median

0.33%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Winston County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Winston County's 0.33% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$365
Savings at 10–15% off
$36–$55
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Winston County vs. Alabama vs. U.S. property tax rates

Winston County0.33%
Alabama county median0.33%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Winston County's effective property tax rate is 0.33%, vs. 0.33% for the median Alabama county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 35th 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 Winston County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Winston 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 $363 bill, 10–15% off is $36–$54 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Alabama

Alabama homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Winston 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 Winston County, Alabama?
The median effective property tax rate in Winston County is 0.33%: a median annual bill of $363 on a median home value of $110,500. That's the 35th-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 Winston County?
The median Winston County property tax bill is $363 a year, about $30 a month, compared with a Alabama county median of $449.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Winston County?
The deadline to appeal in Winston County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Winston County a high property tax area?
Winston County's 0.33% effective rate is below the Alabama county median of 0.33% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 35th-highest rate of 67 Alabama counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Winston County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Walker County

Rate: 0.27%

Median bill: $357

Lawrence County

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $459

Cullman County

Rate: 0.25%

Median bill: $457

Marion County

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $308

Franklin County

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $432

Morgan County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $674

Fayette County

Rate: 0.29%

Median bill: $347

Colbert County

Rate: 0.37%

Median bill: $604

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