Property Tax Rates in Alabama
Alabama has a median annual property tax of $738 on a median home value of $195,100, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.38%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Alabama.
Alabama’s effective property tax rate of 0.38% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 17 counties have rates above the state median while 50 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Alabama
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $1,340 | 0.60% | $224,900 | 268,911 |
| Madison County | $1,081 | 0.40% | $267,800 | 162,469 |
| Mobile County | $849 | 0.48% | $176,600 | 160,507 |
| Baldwin County | $881 | 0.31% | $287,000 | 94,642 |
| Montgomery County | $598 | 0.37% | $160,100 | 90,785 |
| Tuscaloosa County | $754 | 0.32% | $233,700 | 87,289 |
| Shelby County | $1,343 | 0.45% | $298,700 | 85,414 |
| Lee County | $1,183 | 0.50% | $238,700 | 67,944 |
| Morgan County | $674 | 0.35% | $193,000 | 48,752 |
| Calhoun County | $610 | 0.41% | $149,500 | 45,125 |
| Houston County | $534 | 0.30% | $178,000 | 42,581 |
| Limestone County | $782 | 0.31% | $255,100 | 40,021 |
| Etowah County | $585 | 0.36% | $160,600 | 39,160 |
| Lauderdale County | $697 | 0.38% | $185,800 | 38,777 |
| Marshall County | $699 | 0.38% | $183,400 | 35,963 |
| Cullman County | $457 | 0.25% | $180,500 | 34,543 |
| St. Clair County | $666 | 0.30% | $218,500 | 34,477 |
| Talladega County | $509 | 0.37% | $137,900 | 32,889 |
| Elmore County | $563 | 0.26% | $213,600 | 32,529 |
| DeKalb County | $458 | 0.34% | $135,500 | 25,946 |
| Walker County | $357 | 0.27% | $131,100 | 24,843 |
| Colbert County | $604 | 0.37% | $161,600 | 24,217 |
| Russell County | $631 | 0.41% | $152,300 | 23,784 |
| Autauga County | $564 | 0.28% | $197,900 | 22,523 |
| Blount County | $508 | 0.30% | $169,700 | 21,977 |
| Jackson County | $449 | 0.31% | $145,800 | 21,186 |
| Coffee County | $615 | 0.34% | $180,300 | 20,860 |
| Dale County | $426 | 0.33% | $129,100 | 19,769 |
| Chilton County | $478 | 0.34% | $142,300 | 17,554 |
| Tallapoosa County | $450 | 0.31% | $144,800 | 16,548 |
| Dallas County | $413 | 0.42% | $97,400 | 15,416 |
| Covington County | $358 | 0.25% | $142,500 | 14,495 |
| Chambers County | $496 | 0.38% | $129,700 | 13,419 |
| Lawrence County | $459 | 0.30% | $150,700 | 13,145 |
| Escambia County | $485 | 0.40% | $122,700 | 12,781 |
| Pike County | $403 | 0.27% | $149,000 | 12,605 |
| Franklin County | $432 | 0.34% | $128,000 | 11,593 |
| Marion County | $308 | 0.30% | $104,300 | 10,874 |
| Geneva County | $382 | 0.32% | $120,200 | 10,550 |
| Cherokee County | $643 | 0.39% | $165,900 | 10,477 |
| Winston County | $363 | 0.33% | $110,500 | 9,328 |
| Randolph County | $412 | 0.22% | $184,000 | 9,127 |
| Barbour County | $415 | 0.38% | $109,900 | 9,080 |
| Clarke County | $388 | 0.31% | $126,400 | 8,452 |
| Marengo County | $397 | 0.38% | $103,400 | 7,615 |
| Bibb County | $271 | 0.20% | $132,600 | 7,571 |
| Monroe County | $362 | 0.32% | $114,900 | 7,396 |
| Butler County | $342 | 0.34% | $99,700 | 7,262 |
| Macon County | $468 | 0.49% | $95,700 | 7,151 |
| Pickens County | $356 | 0.29% | $123,300 | 6,946 |
| Henry County | $506 | 0.34% | $147,800 | 6,684 |
| Fayette County | $347 | 0.29% | $121,200 | 6,051 |
| Cleburne County | $417 | 0.29% | $144,200 | 5,849 |
| Clay County | $326 | 0.23% | $144,700 | 5,765 |
| Washington County | $357 | 0.23% | $152,800 | 5,678 |
| Hale County | $406 | 0.32% | $126,300 | 5,541 |
| Choctaw County | $199 | 0.18% | $111,800 | 5,174 |
| Crenshaw County | $347 | 0.32% | $108,400 | 5,075 |
| Lamar County | $245 | 0.22% | $112,700 | 4,987 |
| Sumter County | $297 | 0.35% | $84,100 | 4,765 |
| Conecuh County | $328 | 0.32% | $101,300 | 4,528 |
| Coosa County | $303 | 0.27% | $111,800 | 4,201 |
| Lowndes County | $329 | 0.41% | $80,600 | 4,161 |
| Wilcox County | $309 | 0.37% | $84,200 | 3,693 |
| Bullock County | $309 | 0.39% | $79,400 | 3,453 |
| Perry County | $325 | 0.37% | $87,700 | 3,195 |
| Greene County | $422 | 0.49% | $86,400 | 3,037 |
About Property Taxes in Alabama
Property taxes in Alabama are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Alabama should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.