Tuscaloosa County, AL property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Tuscaloosa County is 0.32%, below the Alabama median of 0.38% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $754 a year on a home worth $233,700.
- Effective rate
- 0.32%
- Median annual bill
- $754
- Median home value
- $233,700
- Rank in Alabama
- 41of 67
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $640 | $53 |
| $300,000 | $960 | $80 |
| $400,000 | $1,280 | $107 |
| $500,000 | $1,600 | $133 |
| $750,000 | $2,400 | $200 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,200 | $267 |
Tuscaloosa County compared with Alabama and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County | 0.32% | $754 | $233,700 |
| 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 Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The median effective property tax rate in Tuscaloosa County is 0.32% of home value, below the Alabama median of 0.38% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $754 a year on a median home value of $233,700 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Tuscaloosa County?
About $1,280 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.32%, 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 Tuscaloosa County compare with the rest of Alabama?
Tuscaloosa County ranks 41 of 67 Alabama counties by effective rate. The Alabama median is 0.38% and the median bill is $738.