10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Alabama
If you are comparing property taxes across Alabama, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Choctaw County, comes in at 0.18% — 0.20% lower than the Alabama average (0.38%). The statewide effective rate is 0.38%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choctaw County | 0.18% | $199 | $111,800 |
| 2 | Bibb County | 0.20% | $271 | $132,600 |
| 3 | Lamar County | 0.22% | $245 | $112,700 |
| 4 | Randolph County | 0.22% | $412 | $184,000 |
| 5 | Clay County | 0.23% | $326 | $144,700 |
| 6 | Washington County | 0.23% | $357 | $152,800 |
| 7 | Covington County | 0.25% | $358 | $142,500 |
| 8 | Cullman County | 0.25% | $457 | $180,500 |
| 9 | Elmore County | 0.26% | $563 | $213,600 |
| 10 | Pike County | 0.27% | $403 | $149,000 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Alabama often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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