Elmore County, AL property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Elmore County is 0.26%, below the Alabama median of 0.38% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $563 a year on a home worth $213,600.
- Effective rate
- 0.26%
- Median annual bill
- $563
- Median home value
- $213,600
- Rank in Alabama
- 59of 67
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $520 | $43 |
| $300,000 | $780 | $65 |
| $400,000 | $1,040 | $87 |
| $500,000 | $1,300 | $108 |
| $750,000 | $1,950 | $163 |
| $1,000,000 | $2,600 | $217 |
Elmore County compared with Alabama and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmore County | 0.26% | $563 | $213,600 |
| Alabama median | 0.38% | $738 | $195,100 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Elmore County, AL?
The median effective property tax rate in Elmore County is 0.26% of home value, below the Alabama median of 0.38% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $563 a year on a median home value of $213,600 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Elmore County?
About $1,040 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.26%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Elmore County compare with the rest of Alabama?
Elmore County ranks 59 of 67 Alabama counties by effective rate. The Alabama median is 0.38% and the median bill is $738.