Alabama Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 67 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$547
Average Rate
0.34%
Average Home Value
$159,660
County tax atlas
Alabama property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
67/67
Avg rate
0.34%
Avg bill
$547
Avg home
$159,660
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$547
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.34%Low
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$159,660
National avg $281,900
Counties
67
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Alabama
Alabama's Property Taxes: Well Below National Average
Alabama homeowners pay an average effective tax rate of just 0.339%, less than one-third the national median of 1.03%—placing the state among the lowest-tax states in the nation. The typical Alabama property tax bill is $511 annually, compared to the national median of $2,690, meaning residents save roughly $2,100 per year on taxes alone.
Wide County-to-County Tax Variation
Effective tax rates across Alabama's 67 counties range from 0.178% in rural Choctaw County to 0.596% in Jefferson County—a more than threefold difference. Median annual tax bills span from just $199 in Choctaw County to $1,343 in Shelby County, illustrating significant inequality in tax burden within the state.
Typical Alabama Homeowner Pays $511 Yearly
The median home value in Alabama stands at $149,701—roughly half the national median of $281,900—and homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $511. Even in high-tax Jefferson County, where the effective rate peaks at 0.596%, owners of median-valued homes pay around $1,340 per year, still well below national averages.
Urban Counties Bear Higher Tax Burdens
The state's three highest-tax counties—Shelby ($1,343), Jefferson ($1,340), and Lee ($1,183)—are anchored by major metros like Birmingham and Auburn, reflecting higher home values and urban tax bases. Rural counties like Choctaw, Lamar, and Bibb cluster at the bottom with rates below 0.22%, where lower property values translate to minimal tax obligations.
Low-Tax Haven for Budget-Conscious Homeowners
Alabama ranks as a low-tax state where property owners enjoy some of the nation's lightest tax burdens, making it attractive for retirees and first-time buyers. Rural residents gain the most relief, but even urban homeowners in Birmingham pay considerably less than counterparts in most U.S. states.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.