Covington County Property Taxes
Covington County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
29.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$30/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.25%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$142,500
State avg ▼ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$383
$32/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$337
$28/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#7
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Covington County, Alabama
Covington's taxes rank among America's lowest
At 0.251%, Covington County's effective property tax rate is less than 30% of the national average of 0.89%, placing it in the bottom 5th percentile nationwide. The median annual tax of $358 represents only 13% of the national median of $2,690.
Well below Alabama's state average
Covington's 0.251% rate ranks among the lowest in Alabama, trailing the state average of 0.339% by roughly 26%. Its median tax of $358 is about 30% lower than Alabama's statewide median of $511.
Second-lowest rate in the region
Only Coosa County (0.271%) has a lower tax rate than Covington's 0.251%, making Covington the second-most affordable in this eight-county comparison. This positions Covington well for homeowners seeking minimal tax burden.
What homeowners pay annually
A homeowner with a median-valued property ($142,500) in Covington pays approximately $358 per year in taxes. Mortgaged properties may see that increase slightly to $383.
Double-check your assessment before paying
Property assessment errors can still affect tax bills, even in low-rate counties—request a copy of your assessment and verify it reflects your home's true current value. Many Alabama counties allow free assessment challenges; check your county assessor's office for deadline dates.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Covington 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.
Covington County has an effective property tax rate of 0.25%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $358. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Covington County's current rate, or contact the Covington County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Covington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Covington County
0.25%
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.