Alabama homeowners paid a median $788 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.38%. The lowest county is Choctaw County (0.17%) and the highest is Jefferson County (0.59%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 67 Alabama counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choctaw County | $207 | $123,400 | 0.17% |
| 2 | Bibb County | $298 | $145,700 | 0.20% |
| 3 | Clay County | $331 | $156,700 | 0.21% |
| 4 | Washington County | $365 | $159,700 | 0.23% |
| 5 | Lamar County | $274 | $114,000 | 0.24% |
| 6 | Randolph County | $452 | $181,600 | 0.25% |
| 7 | Cullman County | $516 | $199,100 | 0.26% |
| 8 | Covington County | $397 | $152,100 | 0.26% |
| 9 | Walker County | $356 | $135,900 | 0.26% |
| 10 | Pike County | $424 | $157,600 | 0.27% |
| 11 | Elmore County | $610 | $223,900 | 0.27% |
| 12 | Coosa County | $315 | $115,500 | 0.27% |
| 13 | Fayette County | $355 | $125,900 | 0.28% |
| 14 | Marion County | $301 | $106,600 | 0.28% |
| 15 | Lawrence County | $497 | $172,300 | 0.29% |
| 16 | Cleburne County | $486 | $165,600 | 0.29% |
| 17 | Pickens County | $364 | $123,900 | 0.29% |
| 18 | Blount County | $523 | $175,200 | 0.30% |
| 19 | Jackson County | $480 | $159,500 | 0.30% |
| 20 | Autauga County | $627 | $207,200 | 0.30% |
| 21 | Baldwin County | $960 | $316,900 | 0.30% |
| 22 | Tallapoosa County | $481 | $158,500 | 0.30% |
| 23 | Houston County | $562 | $183,300 | 0.31% |
| 24 | Conecuh County | $331 | $105,300 | 0.31% |
| 25 | Monroe County | $381 | $120,600 | 0.32% |
| 26 | Hale County | $406 | $127,600 | 0.32% |
| 27 | Franklin County | $433 | $136,000 | 0.32% |
| 28 | Dale County | $457 | $143,500 | 0.32% |
| 29 | Winston County | $380 | $118,900 | 0.32% |
| 30 | Tuscaloosa County | $795 | $248,700 | 0.32% |
| 31 | St. Clair County | $724 | $226,300 | 0.32% |
| 32 | Limestone County | $900 | $281,000 | 0.32% |
| 33 | Wilcox County | $319 | $98,800 | 0.32% |
| 34 | Crenshaw County | $369 | $114,000 | 0.32% |
| 35 | DeKalb County | $496 | $152,700 | 0.32% |
| 36 | Perry County | $281 | $86,400 | 0.33% |
| 37 | Clarke County | $396 | $121,700 | 0.33% |
| 38 | Chilton County | $537 | $161,300 | 0.33% |
| 39 | Morgan County | $718 | $212,000 | 0.34% |
| 40 | Geneva County | $447 | $130,700 | 0.34% |
| 41 | Henry County | $553 | $161,000 | 0.34% |
| 42 | Coffee County | $677 | $188,600 | 0.36% |
| 43 | Butler County | $362 | $99,800 | 0.36% |
| 44 | Marshall County | $733 | $201,500 | 0.36% |
| 45 | Talladega County | $544 | $149,200 | 0.36% |
| 46 | Lauderdale County | $757 | $200,300 | 0.38% |
| 47 | Russell County | $629 | $165,700 | 0.38% |
| 48 | Marengo County | $409 | $107,400 | 0.38% |
| 49 | Cherokee County | $688 | $179,700 | 0.38% |
| 50 | Chambers County | $523 | $135,800 | 0.39% |
| 51 | Etowah County | $645 | $167,100 | 0.39% |
| 52 | Escambia County | $530 | $136,500 | 0.39% |
| 53 | Lowndes County | $337 | $86,300 | 0.39% |
| 54 | Madison County | $1,185 | $299,200 | 0.40% |
| 55 | Colbert County | $678 | $171,000 | 0.40% |
| 56 | Bullock County | $332 | $81,700 | 0.41% |
| 57 | Montgomery County | $702 | $171,900 | 0.41% |
| 58 | Barbour County | $462 | $112,900 | 0.41% |
| 59 | Dallas County | $392 | $94,600 | 0.41% |
| 60 | Calhoun County | $653 | $156,600 | 0.42% |
| 61 | Sumter County | $359 | $82,600 | 0.43% |
| 62 | Shelby County | $1,423 | $326,100 | 0.44% |
| 63 | Mobile County | $888 | $190,700 | 0.47% |
| 64 | Lee County | $1,252 | $262,200 | 0.48% |
| 65 | Macon County | $509 | $102,000 | 0.50% |
| 66 | Greene County | $444 | $81,200 | 0.55% |
| 67 | Jefferson County | $1,409 | $240,000 | 0.59% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in Alabama?
Choctaw County, with a median effective rate of 0.17% ($207 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Alabama?
Jefferson County at 0.59% ($1,409 median tax).
How much is property tax in Alabama?
Alabama homeowners paid a median $788 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.38%. The lowest county is Choctaw County (0.17%) and the highest is Jefferson County (0.59%) (Census 2020–2024).