Alabama property tax
South region · 67 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Alabama has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.40% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -63.4% versus the US average of 1.08%, among the lowest effective property-tax rates in the country. The typical bill is about $793 on a median home worth around $196,654. Alabama ranks #50 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Jefferson County is highest at 0.60% and Choctaw County is lowest at 0.18%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Alabama property tax at a glance
| Figure | Alabama |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.40% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.33% |
| Typical median bill | $793 |
| Typical median home value | $196,654 |
| Versus US average rate | -63.4% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #50 |
| Counties | 67 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Alabama counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Alabama, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 67 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson County | $1,340 | $224,900 | 0.60% |
| 2 | Lee County | $1,183 | $238,700 | 0.50% |
| 3 | Macon County | $468 | $95,700 | 0.49% |
| 4 | Greene County | $422 | $86,400 | 0.49% |
| 5 | Mobile County | $849 | $176,600 | 0.48% |
| 6 | Shelby County | $1,343 | $298,700 | 0.45% |
| 7 | Dallas County | $413 | $97,400 | 0.42% |
| 8 | Russell County | $631 | $152,300 | 0.41% |
| 9 | Calhoun County | $610 | $149,500 | 0.41% |
| 10 | Lowndes County | $329 | $80,600 | 0.41% |
| 11 | Madison County | $1,081 | $267,800 | 0.40% |
| 12 | Escambia County | $485 | $122,700 | 0.40% |
| 13 | Bullock County | $309 | $79,400 | 0.39% |
| 14 | Cherokee County | $643 | $165,900 | 0.39% |
| 15 | Marengo County | $397 | $103,400 | 0.38% |
| 16 | Chambers County | $496 | $129,700 | 0.38% |
| 17 | Marshall County | $699 | $183,400 | 0.38% |
| 18 | Barbour County | $415 | $109,900 | 0.38% |
| 19 | Lauderdale County | $697 | $185,800 | 0.38% |
| 20 | Colbert County | $604 | $161,600 | 0.37% |
| 21 | Montgomery County | $598 | $160,100 | 0.37% |
| 22 | Perry County | $325 | $87,700 | 0.37% |
| 23 | Talladega County | $509 | $137,900 | 0.37% |
| 24 | Wilcox County | $309 | $84,200 | 0.37% |
| 25 | Etowah County | $585 | $160,600 | 0.36% |
| 26 | Sumter County | $297 | $84,100 | 0.35% |
| 27 | Morgan County | $674 | $193,000 | 0.35% |
| 28 | Butler County | $342 | $99,700 | 0.34% |
| 29 | Henry County | $506 | $147,800 | 0.34% |
| 30 | Coffee County | $615 | $180,300 | 0.34% |
| 31 | DeKalb County | $458 | $135,500 | 0.34% |
| 32 | Franklin County | $432 | $128,000 | 0.34% |
| 33 | Chilton County | $478 | $142,300 | 0.34% |
| 34 | Dale County | $426 | $129,100 | 0.33% |
| 35 | Winston County | $363 | $110,500 | 0.33% |
| 36 | Conecuh County | $328 | $101,300 | 0.32% |
| 37 | Tuscaloosa County | $754 | $233,700 | 0.32% |
| 38 | Hale County | $406 | $126,300 | 0.32% |
| 39 | Crenshaw County | $347 | $108,400 | 0.32% |
| 40 | Geneva County | $382 | $120,200 | 0.32% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Alabama compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (this state) | 0.40% | $793 | -63.4% |
| Colorado | 0.48% | $2,494 | -55.8% |
| Nevada | 0.49% | $1,999 | -54.6% |
| South Carolina | 0.51% | $1,226 | -53.1% |
| Hawaii | 0.27% | $2,177 | -75.2% |
| Utah | 0.53% | $2,397 | -51.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Alabama?
Alabama's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.40% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -63.4% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $793 on a $196,654 home. It ranks #50 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Alabama county has the highest property tax?
In Alabama, Jefferson County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.60% (median tax $1,340). The lowest is Choctaw County at 0.18%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Alabama?
Alabama is among the lowest on property tax at a 0.40% effective rate, among the lowest effective property-tax rates in the country. The median Alabama home is worth about $196,654 and the median bill is around $793. Rates vary widely between its 67 counties.
How is the Alabama property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.33%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20