Alabama property tax rates by county
Alabama · #51 of 52 · 67 counties
Median annual property tax $788 · median home value $209,900
Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Annual payment due Dec 31. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $209,900 home, the Alabama median: about $1,232 a year in Jefferson County (0.59%) versus $429 in Bibb County (0.20%) — $803 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most Alabama residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County#1 of 67 | 0.59% | $1,409 | 2.1% |
| Mobile County#5 of 67 | 0.47% | $888 | 1.5% |
| Madison County#14 of 67 | 0.40% | $1,185 | 1.4% |
| Baldwin County#47 of 67 | 0.30% | $960 | 1.2% |
| Tuscaloosa County#38 of 67 | 0.32% | $795 | 1.2% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- Jefferson CountyMedian home value $240,000
- Greene CountyMedian home value $81,200
- Macon CountyMedian home value $102,000
- Lee CountyMedian home value $262,200
- Mobile CountyMedian home value $190,700
- Shelby CountyMedian home value $326,100
- Sumter CountyMedian home value $82,600
- Calhoun CountyMedian home value $156,600
- Dallas CountyMedian home value $94,600
- Barbour CountyMedian home value $112,900
- Montgomery CountyMedian home value $171,900
- Bullock CountyMedian home value $81,700
- Colbert CountyMedian home value $171,000
- Madison CountyMedian home value $299,200
- Lowndes CountyMedian home value $86,300
- Escambia CountyMedian home value $136,500
- Etowah CountyMedian home value $167,100
- Chambers CountyMedian home value $135,800
- Cherokee CountyMedian home value $179,700
- Marengo CountyMedian home value $107,400
- Russell CountyMedian home value $165,700
- Lauderdale CountyMedian home value $200,300
- Talladega CountyMedian home value $149,200
- Marshall CountyMedian home value $201,500
- Butler CountyMedian home value $99,800
- Coffee CountyMedian home value $188,600
- Henry CountyMedian home value $161,000
- Geneva CountyMedian home value $130,700
- Morgan CountyMedian home value $212,000
- Chilton CountyMedian home value $161,300
- Clarke CountyMedian home value $121,700
- Perry CountyMedian home value $86,400
- DeKalb CountyMedian home value $152,700
- Crenshaw CountyMedian home value $114,000
- Wilcox CountyMedian home value $98,800
- Limestone CountyMedian home value $281,000
- St. Clair CountyMedian home value $226,300
- Tuscaloosa CountyMedian home value $248,700
- Winston CountyMedian home value $118,900
- Dale CountyMedian home value $143,500
- Franklin CountyMedian home value $136,000
- Hale CountyMedian home value $127,600
- Monroe CountyMedian home value $120,600
- Conecuh CountyMedian home value $105,300
- Houston CountyMedian home value $183,300
- Tallapoosa CountyMedian home value $158,500
- Baldwin CountyMedian home value $316,900
- Autauga CountyMedian home value $207,200
- Jackson CountyMedian home value $159,500
- Blount CountyMedian home value $175,200
- Pickens CountyMedian home value $123,900
- Cleburne CountyMedian home value $165,600
- Lawrence CountyMedian home value $172,300
- Marion CountyMedian home value $106,600
- Fayette CountyMedian home value $125,900
- Coosa CountyMedian home value $115,500
- Elmore CountyMedian home value $223,900
- Pike CountyMedian home value $157,600
- Walker CountyMedian home value $135,900
- Covington CountyMedian home value $152,100
- Cullman CountyMedian home value $199,100
- Randolph CountyMedian home value $181,600
- Lamar CountyMedian home value $114,000
- Washington CountyMedian home value $159,700
- Clay CountyMedian home value $156,700
- Bibb CountyMedian home value $145,700
- Choctaw CountyMedian home value $123,400
When it's due in Alabama
All states| Annual payment | Due Dec 31 Late from Jan 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
|---|---|
| Late penalty | 1% per month interest (12% annually) plus $5 delinquent fee (Ala. Code § 40-1-44, § 40-5-9) |
| Appeal window | within 30 days from date of notice of valuation to county Board of Equalization (Ala. Code § 40-3-20) |
Taxes are payable starting October 1 and become delinquent on January 1. Regular annual schedule; tax year: tax year Oct 1 - Sept 30, bills mailed Oct 1. Source: Ala. Code § 40-5-1, § 40-5-9, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.