Calhoun County Property Taxes
Calhoun County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
19.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$51/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.41%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$149,500
State avg ▼ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$678
$57/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$508
$42/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#58
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Calhoun County, Alabama
Calhoun's rate is the highest, but still modest
Calhoun County's 0.408% effective tax rate ranks among the nation's higher county rates, yet homeowners pay just $610 annually on a $149,500 median home—roughly one-quarter the national median of $2,690. This reflects Alabama's consistently low property values across the state.
High rate, mid-range actual taxes
At 0.408%, Calhoun County has one of Alabama's highest effective tax rates, significantly exceeding the state average of 0.339%. Yet the $610 median tax sits above the state median of $511 only because Calhoun's home values are higher than the statewide average.
Steepest burden in northeast Alabama cluster
Calhoun's 0.408% rate is notably higher than neighboring Etowah and Talladega counties, making it the region's most aggressive taxer. However, with a $149,500 median home value typical of the area, the absolute dollars remain moderate compared to national standards.
Expect around $610 on median Calhoun home
A homeowner with Calhoun's $149,500 median-value property pays approximately $610 annually in property taxes. Those paying via mortgage see roughly $678 in annual escrow, while debt-free homeowners pay about $508.
High rates make reassessment reviews critical
With Alabama's highest tax rate in this group, Calhoun homeowners should actively contest inflated assessments. If your property was assessed when the market was stronger or hasn't been updated to reflect recent sales, an appeal could yield substantial annual savings.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Calhoun 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.
Calhoun County has an effective property tax rate of 0.41%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $610. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Calhoun County's current rate, or contact the Calhoun County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Calhoun County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Calhoun County
0.41%
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.