AlabamaAL
Effective tax rate
0.38%
Median home value
$233,300
Median annual tax
$886
National rank
#50
Counties
67
Counties in Alabama
Winston County
0.29%Median value: $191,827
Henry County
0.29%Median value: $259,543
Geneva County
0.29%Median value: $140,618
Choctaw County
0.29%Median value: $208,334
Washington County
0.29%Median value: $276,050
Clarke County
0.29%Median value: $157,126
Monroe County
0.28%Median value: $193,513
Conecuh County
0.28%Median value: $261,229
Butler County
0.28%Median value: $142,305
Crenshaw County
0.28%Median value: $210,020
Lowndes County
0.28%Median value: $277,736
Macon County
0.28%Median value: $158,812
Bullock County
0.28%Median value: $226,528
Randolph County
0.28%Median value: $294,244
Clay County
0.28%Median value: $175,319
Cleburne County
0.28%Median value: $243,035
Coosa County
0.28%Median value: $310,751
Barbour County
0.27%Median value: $195,199
Fayette County
0.27%Median value: $262,915
Lamar County
0.27%Median value: $143,991
Pickens County
0.27%Median value: $211,707
Hale County
0.27%Median value: $279,422
Marengo County
0.27%Median value: $160,498
Sumter County
0.27%Median value: $228,214
Greene County
0.27%Median value: $295,930
Perry County
0.27%Median value: $177,006
Dallas County
0.27%Median value: $244,721
Wilcox County
0.27%Median value: $312,437
Chambers County
0.26%Median value: $264,601
Tallapoosa County
0.26%Median value: $145,677
Marion County
0.26%Median value: $213,393
Franklin County
0.26%Median value: $281,109
Colbert County
0.26%Median value: $162,184
Cherokee County
0.26%Median value: $229,900
Pike County
0.26%Median value: $297,616
Lawrence County
0.26%Median value: $178,692
Bibb County
0.26%Median value: $246,408
Escambia County
0.26%Median value: $314,123
Russell County
0.25%Median value: $266,287
DeKalb County
0.25%Median value: $147,363
Walker County
0.25%Median value: $215,079
Cullman County
0.25%Median value: $282,795
Dale County
0.25%Median value: $163,870
Coffee County
0.25%Median value: $231,586
Blount County
0.25%Median value: $299,302
Autauga County
0.25%Median value: $180,378
Chilton County
0.25%Median value: $248,094
Covington County
0.25%Median value: $315,809
Jackson County
0.25%Median value: $196,885
Lee County
0.24%Median value: $267,973
Morgan County
0.24%Median value: $149,049
Calhoun County
0.24%Median value: $216,765
Etowah County
0.24%Median value: $284,481
Houston County
0.24%Median value: $165,557
Marshall County
0.24%Median value: $233,272
Lauderdale County
0.24%Median value: $300,988
Limestone County
0.24%Median value: $182,064
Elmore County
0.24%Median value: $249,780
St. Clair County
0.24%Median value: $317,496
Talladega County
0.24%Median value: $198,571
Montgomery County
0.23%Median value: $167,243
Jefferson County
0.23%Median value: $234,959
Madison County
0.23%Median value: $302,674
Mobile County
0.23%Median value: $183,750
Baldwin County
0.23%Median value: $251,466
Tuscaloosa County
0.23%Median value: $319,182
Shelby County
0.23%Median value: $200,258
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Alabama has an effective property tax rate of 0.38%, ranking #50 highest in the nation. The median home value is $233,300, and the median annual property tax payment is $886.
Property taxes in Alabama are below the national median rate of 1.02%. This lower rate can make homeownership more affordable compared to many other states.
Property tax exemptions in Alabama
Alabama offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Alabama?
Alabama has an effective property tax rate of 0.38%, ranking #50 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $886 on a $233,300 home.
How does Alabama property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Alabama's rate of 0.38% is below the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Alabama pay less relative to their home values.
Which county in Alabama has the highest property tax?
Winston County has the highest effective property tax rate in Alabama at 0.29%.
Which county in Alabama has the lowest property tax?
Shelby County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Alabama at 0.23%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Alabama?
Alabama offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.