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Alabama Property Tax Estimator

Estimate property tax for any county in Alabama, based on median effective rates from the US Census Bureau. Covers 67 counties.

Lowest county rate

0.18%

Choctaw County

Highest county rate

0.58%

Jefferson County

Counties covered

67

Data vintage

2024

Autauga County median effective rate0.28%
County median tax paid (2024)$627
Rates updated for June 2026

Estimated property tax for a $300,000 home in Autauga County

Estimated annual

$840

Estimated monthly

$70

This is an estimate based on the county median effective rate, not a precise tax bill. Your actual property tax depends on your home's assessed value, local mill rate, and any exemptions you qualify for.

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.

Verify rates on Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts

Alabama property tax rates by county

Sorted highest to lowest median effective rate. Source: Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts.

CountyMedian tax paidMedian effective rateYoY change
Jefferson County$1,4090.58%+2.0%
Mobile County$8880.43%+1.5%
Shelby County$1,4230.42%+2.8%
Macon County$5090.41%+5.5%
Lee County$1,2520.39%+2.7%
Madison County$1,1850.39%+6.3%
Russell County$6290.38%-3.3%
Dallas County$3920.36%-7.9%
Montgomery County$7020.36%+13.9%
Calhoun County$6530.33%+3.8%
Franklin County$4330.33%-2.8%
Bullock County$3320.32%+4.2%
Cherokee County$6880.32%+3.8%
Chilton County$5370.32%+9.0%
Etowah County$6450.32%+7.0%
Lauderdale County$7570.32%+5.4%
Limestone County$9000.32%+11.6%
Barbour County$4620.31%+8.0%
Lowndes County$3370.31%-0.6%
Marengo County$4090.31%-0.1%
Morgan County$7180.31%+3.3%
Tuscaloosa County$7950.31%+2.3%
Coffee County$6770.30%+6.8%
Colbert County$6780.30%+8.9%
Marshall County$7330.30%+1.7%
Baldwin County$9600.29%+5.7%
Chambers County$5230.29%+2.3%
Houston County$5620.29%+2.1%
Talladega County$5440.29%+3.7%
Autauga County$6270.28%+7.8%
Clarke County$3960.28%-1.0%
Crenshaw County$3690.28%+3.2%
Dale County$4570.28%+4.1%
St. Clair County$7240.28%+5.5%
Sumter County$3590.28%+17.3%
Blount County$5230.27%-0.1%
Escambia County$5300.27%+6.0%
Randolph County$4520.27%+6.4%
Butler County$3620.26%+2.7%
Conecuh County$3310.25%-2.1%
Elmore County$6100.25%+5.1%
Henry County$5530.25%+6.0%
Jackson County$4800.25%+3.7%
Lawrence County$4970.25%+5.0%
Wilcox County$3190.25%+0.1%
Cleburne County$4860.24%+13.1%
DeKalb County$4960.24%+5.1%
Geneva County$4470.24%+13.5%
Greene County$4440.24%+2.1%
Lamar County$2740.24%+8.5%
Marion County$3010.24%-5.2%
Pike County$4240.24%+2.1%
Tallapoosa County$4810.24%+3.7%
Perry County$2810.23%-16.1%
Walker County$3560.23%-3.3%
Washington County$3650.23%-0.8%
Cullman County$5160.21%+9.5%
Fayette County$3550.21%-0.8%
Monroe County$3810.21%+2.1%
Pickens County$3640.21%-0.8%
Winston County$3800.21%+1.5%
Bibb County$2980.20%+6.7%
Clay County$3310.20%-1.5%
Coosa County$3150.20%+0.8%
Covington County$3970.20%+7.6%
Hale County$4060.19%-3.0%
Choctaw County$2070.18%N/A

Median effective rate = total real estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, for owner-occupied housing (2024 American Community Survey). YoY change is the inflation-adjusted change in taxes paid, 2023–2024. "N/A" indicates the Census Bureau's sample size was too small for a reliable county-level estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Alabama?
Alabama's effective property tax rate varies significantly by county — from about 0.18% in Choctaw County to about 0.58% in Jefferson County. This is based on the median amount homeowners actually pay relative to their home's value (US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey), not a single statutory rate. Select your county above to see its specific median rate.
What county has the highest property tax rate in Alabama?
Jefferson County has the highest median effective property tax rate in Alabama, at approximately 0.58%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.58% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
What county has the lowest property tax rate in Alabama?
Choctaw County has the lowest median effective property tax rate in Alabama, at approximately 0.18%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.18% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
Why is this an estimate and not my exact property tax bill?
Property tax in Alabama, like everywhere in the US, is calculated using your home's assessed value and the local mill rate set by your county, city, and school district — not a flat statewide percentage. Our estimator uses the county median effective rate (what a typical homeowner actually pays, relative to home value) to give you a reasonable estimate. Your actual bill depends on your specific assessment and any exemptions you qualify for.