Homeowners in Birmingham, Alabama paid a median $997 a year in property tax on a median home worth $158,800, an effective rate of about 0.63% (Census 2020–2024).
0.59%Jefferson County overall
Birmingham vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Birmingham
At the local 0.63% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $942 | $78 |
| $250,000 | $1,570 | $131 |
| $350,000 | $2,197 | $183 |
| $500,000 | $3,139 | $262 |
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Nearby and related
- Jefferson County property taxcounty overview
- Alabama property tax by countyranked
- Hoover, AL0.60% effective
- Vestavia Hills, AL0.77% effective
- Homewood, AL0.62% effective
- Trussville, AL0.50% effective
- Bessemer, AL0.65% effective
- Cost of living in Alabamaprices & rents
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.
Major Cities & Counties in Alabama
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Huntsville pop. 222,791
- Mobile pop. 203,416
- Montgomery pop. 197,494
- Tuscaloosa pop. 111,038
- Hoover pop. 92,642
- Auburn pop. 80,594
- Dothan pop. 71,514
- Madison pop. 60,106
- Decatur pop. 57,361
- Jefferson County pop. 667,755
- Mobile County pop. 412,590
- Madison County pop. 405,718
- Baldwin County pop. 246,989
- Tuscaloosa County pop. 237,552
- Shelby County pop. 230,211
- Montgomery County pop. 226,718
- Lee County pop. 181,134
- Morgan County pop. 124,471
- Calhoun County pop. 116,090
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Birmingham, Alabama?
Homeowners in Birmingham, Alabama paid a median $997 a year in property tax on a median home worth $158,800, an effective rate of about 0.63% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Birmingham?
About $1,570 a year at the 0.63% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Birmingham higher than the rest of Alabama?
Birmingham ranks #245 lowest of 251 Alabama places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.38%. Jefferson County overall is 0.59%.