Homeowners in Jefferson County, Alabama paid a median $1,409 a year in property tax on a median home worth $240,000, an effective rate of about 0.59% (Census 2020–2024).
0.38%Alabama statewide · US 0.94%
How Jefferson County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.59% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $881 | $73 |
| $250,000 | $1,468 | $122 |
| $350,000 | $2,055 | $171 |
| $500,000 | $2,935 | $245 |
Cities and towns in Jefferson County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $997 | $158,800 | 0.63% |
| Hoover | $2,486 | $412,200 | 0.60% |
| Vestavia Hills | $4,105 | $530,000 | 0.77% |
| Homewood | $3,478 | $558,500 | 0.62% |
| Trussville | $1,842 | $370,300 | 0.50% |
| Bessemer | $883 | $135,900 | 0.65% |
| Mountain Brook | $8,005 | $916,300 | 0.87% |
| Gardendale | $1,277 | $252,600 | 0.51% |
| Hueytown | $873 | $155,300 | 0.56% |
| Center Point | $873 | $151,700 | 0.58% |
| Irondale | $1,223 | $255,800 | 0.48% |
| McCalla | $1,549 | $279,900 | 0.55% |
| Leeds | $1,000 | $224,600 | 0.45% |
| Clay | $1,162 | $220,600 | 0.53% |
| Forestdale | $759 | $164,000 | 0.46% |
| Fairfield | $1,125 | $129,300 | 0.87% |
| Pleasant Grove | $1,380 | $226,400 | 0.61% |
| Fultondale | $802 | $186,100 | 0.43% |
| Pinson | $952 | $212,000 | 0.45% |
| Grayson Valley | $787 | $148,400 | 0.53% |
| Tarrant | $673 | $120,100 | 0.56% |
| Midfield | $852 | $107,600 | 0.79% |
| Kimberly | $1,416 | $322,300 | 0.44% |
| Adamsville | $751 | $145,700 | 0.52% |
| Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County) | $1,216 | $224,000 | 0.54% |
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Related
- Alabama property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Greene County, AL0.55% effective
- Macon County, AL0.50% effective
- Lee County, AL0.48% effective
- Mobile County, AL0.47% effective
- Shelby County, AL0.44% effective
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
- Birmingham pop. 198,173
- 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
- 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 Jefferson County, Alabama?
Homeowners in Jefferson County, Alabama paid a median $1,409 a year in property tax on a median home worth $240,000, an effective rate of about 0.59% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Jefferson County?
About $1,761 a year ($147 a month) at the 0.59% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Jefferson County property tax high?
It ranks #67 lowest of 67 Alabama counties. The state median effective rate is 0.38% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Jefferson County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Jefferson County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.