Chilton County Property Taxes

Chilton County, Alabama

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

6.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$40/mo escrow

#35 of 67 counties in Alabama

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.34%

vs. Alabama Avg6.5% below
vs. National Avg82.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$142,300

State avg $149,701

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$584

$49/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$396

$33/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#35

of 67 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Chilton County, Alabama

Chilton taxes among America's lowest

Chilton County's 0.336% effective rate ranks in the bottom 8% nationally, with homeowners paying just $478 annually on the median home compared to the U.S. median of $2,690. This means Chilton residents enjoy property taxes less than one-fifth the national burden.

Slightly below Alabama's state average

At 0.336%, Chilton County sits just below Alabama's state average of 0.339%, placing it in the lower-middle range among state counties. The county's median tax of $478 is $33 less than Alabama's median of $511.

Mid-range for central Alabama region

Chilton's 0.336% rate sits between Cherokee County's 0.388% and Choctaw County's 0.178%, reflecting the wide variation across south-central Alabama. Compared to nearby Cleburne County at 0.289%, Chilton residents pay slightly more in effective rate.

Median property tax reaches $478

On Chilton County's median home value of $142,300, homeowners owe approximately $478 annually in property taxes. With mortgage costs included, the total bill can reach $584—still remarkably affordable by national standards.

Verify your assessment for errors

Like homeowners throughout Alabama, Chilton County residents should carefully review their property assessments for potential overvaluation. The county's appeal process costs nothing, and successful appeals can reduce your annual tax liability.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Chilton 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.

Chilton County has an effective property tax rate of 0.34%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $478. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Chilton County's current rate, or contact the Chilton County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Chilton County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Chilton County$478
Alabama State Average$511
National Average$1,924

Chilton County

0.34%

Effective rate

Alabama Avg

0.34%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Chilton County, Alabama?
The effective property tax rate in Chilton County, Alabama is 0.34%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
What is the millage rate in Chilton County, Alabama?
The millage rate (also called mill rate) is the property tax rate expressed as dollars per $1,000 of assessed property value. In Alabama, property taxes are calculated by multiplying your assessed property value by the total millage rate, which includes levies from the county, city, school district, and special districts. Chilton County has an effective property tax rate of 0.34%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $478. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Chilton County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Chilton County?
The median annual property tax payment in Chilton County is $478. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $584, while those without a mortgage pay $396.
How does Chilton County compare to the Alabama average?
Chilton County's effective tax rate of 0.34% is lower than the Alabama state average of 0.34%. The median annual property tax in Chilton County is $478, compared to the state average of $511.
What is the median home value in Chilton County, Alabama?
The median home value in Chilton County, Alabama is $142,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Chilton County a low property tax area in Alabama?
Yes — Chilton County's effective property tax rate of 0.34% is below the Alabama average of 0.34%. The median annual property tax of $478 is also lower the state average of $511, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Chilton County rank for property taxes in Alabama?
Chilton County ranks #35 out of 67 counties in Alabama by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.34% and median annual tax of $478, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.