Alabama property tax calculator
Estimate your Alabama property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.37%, #50 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Alabama property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autauga County | 0.28% | $627 | $207,200 |
| Baldwin County | 0.29% | $960 | $316,900 |
| Barbour County | 0.31% | $462 | $112,900 |
| Bibb County | 0.20% | $298 | $145,700 |
| Blount County | 0.27% | $523 | $175,200 |
| Bullock County | 0.32% | $332 | $81,700 |
| Butler County | 0.26% | $362 | $99,800 |
| Calhoun County | 0.33% | $653 | $156,600 |
| Chambers County | 0.29% | $523 | $135,800 |
| Cherokee County | 0.32% | $688 | $179,700 |
| Chilton County | 0.32% | $537 | $161,300 |
| Choctaw County | 0.18% | $207 | $123,400 |
| Clarke County | 0.28% | $396 | $121,700 |
| Clay County | 0.20% | $331 | $156,700 |
| Cleburne County | 0.24% | $486 | $165,600 |
| Coffee County | 0.30% | $677 | $188,600 |
| Colbert County | 0.30% | $678 | $171,000 |
| Conecuh County | 0.25% | $331 | $105,300 |
| Coosa County | 0.20% | $315 | $115,500 |
| Covington County | 0.20% | $397 | $152,100 |
| Crenshaw County | 0.28% | $369 | $114,000 |
| Cullman County | 0.21% | $516 | $199,100 |
| Dale County | 0.28% | $457 | $143,500 |
| Dallas County | 0.36% | $392 | $94,600 |
| DeKalb County | 0.24% | $496 | $152,700 |
| Elmore County | 0.25% | $610 | $223,900 |
| Escambia County | 0.27% | $530 | $136,500 |
| Etowah County | 0.32% | $645 | $167,100 |
| Fayette County | 0.21% | $355 | $125,900 |
| Franklin County | 0.33% | $433 | $136,000 |
| Geneva County | 0.24% | $447 | $130,700 |
| Greene County | 0.24% | $444 | $81,200 |
| Hale County | 0.19% | $406 | $127,600 |
| Henry County | 0.25% | $553 | $161,000 |
| Houston County | 0.29% | $562 | $183,300 |
| Jackson County | 0.25% | $480 | $159,500 |
| Jefferson County | 0.58% | $1,409 | $240,000 |
| Lamar County | 0.24% | $274 | $114,000 |
| Lauderdale County | 0.32% | $757 | $200,300 |
| Lawrence County | 0.25% | $497 | $172,300 |
| Lee County | 0.39% | $1,252 | $262,200 |
| Limestone County | 0.32% | $900 | $281,000 |
| Lowndes County | 0.31% | $337 | $86,300 |
| Macon County | 0.41% | $509 | $102,000 |
| Madison County | 0.39% | $1,185 | $299,200 |
| Marengo County | 0.31% | $409 | $107,400 |
| Marion County | 0.24% | $301 | $106,600 |
| Marshall County | 0.30% | $733 | $201,500 |
| Mobile County | 0.43% | $888 | $190,700 |
| Monroe County | 0.21% | $381 | $120,600 |
| Montgomery County | 0.36% | $702 | $171,900 |
| Morgan County | 0.31% | $718 | $212,000 |
| Perry County | 0.23% | $281 | $86,400 |
| Pickens County | 0.21% | $364 | $123,900 |
| Pike County | 0.24% | $424 | $157,600 |
| Randolph County | 0.27% | $452 | $181,600 |
| Russell County | 0.38% | $629 | $165,700 |
| Shelby County | 0.42% | $1,423 | $326,100 |
| St. Clair County | 0.28% | $724 | $226,300 |
| Sumter County | 0.28% | $359 | $82,600 |
| Talladega County | 0.29% | $544 | $149,200 |
| Tallapoosa County | 0.24% | $481 | $158,500 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 0.31% | $795 | $248,700 |
| Walker County | 0.23% | $356 | $135,900 |
| Washington County | 0.23% | $365 | $159,700 |
| Wilcox County | 0.25% | $319 | $98,800 |
| Winston County | 0.21% | $380 | $118,900 |
Alabama property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Alabama?
Alabama's average effective property tax rate is 0.37% of home value, which ranks #50 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Alabama?
At the Alabama average of 0.37%, about $1,480 a year. By county it ranges from about $720 in Choctaw County (0.18%) to about $2,320 in Jefferson County (0.58%).
Which Alabama county has the highest property tax rate?
Jefferson County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 0.58%. Choctaw County has the lowest at 0.18%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Alabama property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in Alabama? See the Alabama county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.