Butler County Property Taxes
Butler County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$29/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.34%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$99,700
State avg ▼ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$460
$38/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$283
$24/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#40
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Butler County, Alabama
Butler's taxes remain a fraction of national burden
Butler County's 0.343% effective tax rate produces just $342 annually on the median home—one-eighth the national average of $2,690. Even with a slightly above-average state rate, Butler residents enjoy tax bills far below most American homeowners.
Above-average rate, modest absolute taxes
At 0.343%, Butler County's effective rate exceeds Alabama's state average of 0.339%, ranking it in the upper-middle tier of the state's 67 counties. The county's $342 median tax is notably below the state median of $511, reflecting Butler's low median home value of $99,700.
Mid-range rates for south Alabama
Butler's 0.343% rate sits between neighboring Pike County's lower rate and Coffee County's higher burden. With a $99,700 median home value, Butler represents an affordable real estate market in the southern part of the state.
Plan for approximately $342 annually
A homeowner with Butler's $99,700 median-value property pays roughly $342 per year in property taxes. Mortgage-paying residents typically see $460 in annual escrow, while those owning free-and-clear pay around $283.
Challenge overvalued assessments in slower markets
Butler County's modest home values mean outdated assessments can significantly overstate your property's worth. If comparable sales in your area suggest a lower value, filing an appeal could reduce your tax obligation without major effort.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Butler County
In Alabama, property taxes are expressed as a millage rate (also called a mill rate). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Your total property tax bill is determined by adding together the millage rates set by the county, city or municipality, school district, and any special districts.
In Alabama, residential property is assessed at 10% of appraised market value. This means a home appraised at $200,000 has an assessed value of $20,000, and the millage rate is applied to that assessed value — resulting in some of the lowest effective property tax bills in the nation.
Butler County has an effective property tax rate of 0.34%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $342. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Butler County's current rate, or contact the Butler County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Butler County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Butler County
0.34%
Effective rate
Alabama Avg
0.34%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.