Alabama property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Alabama is 0.38%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 50 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $738 a year on a home worth $195,100. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,140 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.38%
- Median annual bill
- $738
- Median home value
- $195,100
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 50of 51
Property tax by county in Alabama
All 67 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 0.60% | $1,340 | $224,900 | 669,744 |
| Mobile County | 0.48% | $849 | $176,600 | 413,162 |
| Madison County | 0.40% | $1,081 | $267,800 | 397,135 |
| Baldwin County | 0.31% | $881 | $287,000 | 239,945 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 0.32% | $754 | $233,700 | 234,036 |
| Montgomery County | 0.37% | $598 | $160,100 | 227,197 |
| Shelby County | 0.45% | $1,343 | $298,700 | 226,955 |
| Lee County | 0.50% | $1,183 | $238,700 | 177,663 |
| Morgan County | 0.35% | $674 | $193,000 | 123,742 |
| Calhoun County | 0.41% | $610 | $149,500 | 116,141 |
| Houston County | 0.30% | $534 | $178,000 | 107,628 |
| Limestone County | 0.31% | $782 | $255,100 | 107,577 |
| Etowah County | 0.36% | $585 | $160,600 | 103,208 |
| Marshall County | 0.38% | $699 | $183,400 | 98,712 |
| Lauderdale County | 0.38% | $697 | $185,800 | 95,037 |
| St. Clair County | 0.30% | $666 | $218,500 | 92,903 |
| Cullman County | 0.25% | $457 | $180,500 | 89,463 |
| Elmore County | 0.26% | $563 | $213,600 | 88,669 |
| Talladega County | 0.37% | $509 | $137,900 | 81,170 |
| DeKalb County | 0.34% | $458 | $135,500 | 71,946 |
| Walker County | 0.27% | $357 | $131,100 | 64,886 |
| Blount County | 0.30% | $508 | $169,700 | 59,292 |
| Autauga County | 0.28% | $564 | $197,900 | 59,285 |
| Russell County | 0.41% | $631 | $152,300 | 58,858 |
| Colbert County | 0.37% | $604 | $161,600 | 57,648 |
| Coffee County | 0.34% | $615 | $180,300 | 54,231 |
| Jackson County | 0.31% | $449 | $145,800 | 52,839 |
| Dale County | 0.33% | $426 | $129,100 | 49,516 |
| Chilton County | 0.34% | $478 | $142,300 | 45,500 |
| Tallapoosa County | 0.31% | $450 | $144,800 | 41,070 |
| Covington County | 0.25% | $358 | $142,500 | 37,647 |
| Dallas County | 0.42% | $413 | $97,400 | 37,536 |
| Escambia County | 0.40% | $485 | $122,700 | 36,695 |
| Chambers County | 0.38% | $496 | $129,700 | 34,450 |
| Lawrence County | 0.30% | $459 | $150,700 | 33,182 |
| Pike County | 0.27% | $403 | $149,000 | 32,953 |
| Franklin County | 0.34% | $432 | $128,000 | 31,978 |
| Marion County | 0.30% | $308 | $104,300 | 29,190 |
| Geneva County | 0.32% | $382 | $120,200 | 26,726 |
| Cherokee County | 0.39% | $643 | $165,900 | 25,224 |
| Barbour County | 0.38% | $415 | $109,900 | 24,757 |
| Winston County | 0.33% | $363 | $110,500 | 23,637 |
| Clarke County | 0.31% | $388 | $126,400 | 22,802 |
| Randolph County | 0.22% | $412 | $184,000 | 22,310 |
| Bibb County | 0.20% | $271 | $132,600 | 22,152 |
| Monroe County | 0.32% | $362 | $114,900 | 19,580 |
| Marengo County | 0.38% | $397 | $103,400 | 19,027 |
| Macon County | 0.49% | $468 | $95,700 | 18,951 |
| Pickens County | 0.29% | $356 | $123,300 | 18,843 |
| Butler County | 0.34% | $342 | $99,700 | 18,807 |
| Henry County | 0.34% | $506 | $147,800 | 17,450 |
| Fayette County | 0.29% | $347 | $121,200 | 16,173 |
| Washington County | 0.23% | $357 | $152,800 | 15,270 |
| Cleburne County | 0.29% | $417 | $144,200 | 15,254 |
| Hale County | 0.32% | $406 | $126,300 | 14,749 |
| Clay County | 0.23% | $326 | $144,700 | 14,188 |
| Lamar County | 0.22% | $245 | $112,700 | 13,809 |
| Crenshaw County | 0.32% | $347 | $108,400 | 13,144 |
| Choctaw County | 0.18% | $199 | $111,800 | 12,525 |
| Sumter County | 0.35% | $297 | $84,100 | 12,020 |
| Conecuh County | 0.32% | $328 | $101,300 | 11,411 |
| Wilcox County | 0.37% | $309 | $84,200 | 10,347 |
| Coosa County | 0.27% | $303 | $111,800 | 10,323 |
| Bullock County | 0.39% | $309 | $79,400 | 10,157 |
| Lowndes County | 0.41% | $329 | $80,600 | 10,008 |
| Perry County | 0.37% | $325 | $87,700 | 8,231 |
| Greene County | 0.49% | $422 | $86,400 | 7,589 |
Alabama compared with the United States
The Alabama median bill of $738 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Alabama are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Alabama?
The median effective property tax rate in Alabama is 0.38% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,140 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Alabama county has the highest property tax?
Jefferson County has the highest median effective rate in Alabama at 0.60%. Choctaw County has the lowest at 0.18%. The largest county by population, Jefferson County, is at 0.60%.