DeKalb County Property Taxes
DeKalb County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
10.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$38/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.34%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$135,500
State avg ▼ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$527
$44/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$399
$33/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#37
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in DeKalb County, Alabama
DeKalb's tax rate sits near the national middle
DeKalb County's effective tax rate of 0.338% ranks close to the national median, meaning homeowners here pay roughly what Americans pay nationwide relative to home values. While the national median property tax is $2,690 annually, DeKalb residents pay just $458—a difference driven by significantly lower home values in the county (median $135,500 vs. $281,900 nationally).
DeKalb matches Alabama's statewide average
At 0.338%, DeKalb's effective tax rate is virtually identical to Alabama's state average of 0.339%, placing the county squarely in the middle of the state's 67 counties. The median property tax of $458 runs slightly below the state median of $511, reflecting DeKalb's below-average home values.
DeKalb undercuts some nearby counties
DeKalb's rate of 0.338% edges out Elmore County (0.264%) but exceeds Fayette County (0.286%) and Franklin County (0.338%). Among its immediate peers in northeastern Alabama, DeKalb is competitive, though Escambia and Greene counties to the south impose notably higher effective rates.
Median DeKalb home costs $458 yearly
On a median home value of $135,500, DeKalb property owners pay approximately $458 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $527 when factoring in county fees, while those owning outright pay around $399.
Many DeKalb homeowners may be overassessed
If your property tax bill feels high, you're not alone—assessments across Alabama frequently exceed fair market value, and homeowners have the right to appeal. Contact your county assessor's office to request a reassessment; many successful appeals lower annual taxes by hundreds of dollars.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in DeKalb 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.
DeKalb County has an effective property tax rate of 0.34%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $458. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on DeKalb County's current rate, or contact the DeKalb County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How DeKalb County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
DeKalb 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.