Homeowners in Madison County, Alabama paid a median $1,185 a year in property tax on a median home worth $299,200, an effective rate of about 0.40% (Census 2020–2024).
0.38%Alabama statewide · US 0.94%
How Madison County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.40% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $594 | $50 |
| $250,000 | $990 | $83 |
| $350,000 | $1,386 | $116 |
| $500,000 | $1,980 | $165 |
Cities and towns in Madison County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $1,345 | $293,600 | 0.46% |
| Madison | $1,994 | $398,800 | 0.50% |
| Meridianville | $875 | $291,900 | 0.30% |
| Moores Mill | $865 | $274,000 | 0.32% |
| Harvest | $777 | $281,300 | 0.28% |
| Hazel Green | $573 | $230,800 | 0.25% |
| Owens Cross Roads | $847 | $227,000 | 0.37% |
| Gurley | $462 | $194,800 | 0.24% |
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Related
- Alabama property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Colbert County, AL0.40% effective
- Lowndes County, AL0.39% effective
- Escambia County, AL0.39% effective
- Etowah County, AL0.39% effective
- Bullock County, AL0.41% 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
- Jefferson County pop. 667,755
- Mobile County pop. 412,590
- 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 Madison County, Alabama?
Homeowners in Madison County, Alabama paid a median $1,185 a year in property tax on a median home worth $299,200, an effective rate of about 0.40% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Madison County?
About $1,188 a year ($99 a month) at the 0.40% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Madison County property tax high?
It ranks #54 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 Madison County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Madison County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.