Elmore County Property Taxes
Elmore County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
10.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$47/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.26%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$213,600
State avg ▲ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$598
$50/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$467
$39/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Elmore County, Alabama
Elmore ranks among America's lowest tax rates
Elmore County's effective tax rate of 0.264% is significantly below the national median, making it among the most tax-friendly counties in the country. Though the national median property tax is $2,690 annually, Elmore residents pay just $563—a difference amplified by the county's lower median home value of $213,600.
Elmore's rate is Alabama's lowest in this group
At 0.264%, Elmore County boasts the lowest effective tax rate among Alabama's 67 counties in this analysis, falling well below the state average of 0.339%. The median property tax of $563 slightly exceeds the state median, reflecting Elmore's higher median home values relative to its low rate.
Elmore stands out as the region's tax bargain
Elmore's 0.264% rate is substantially lower than all surveyed nearby counties: DeKalb (0.338%), Fayette (0.286%), Franklin (0.338%), and Geneva (0.318%). For cost-conscious homebuyers in central Alabama, Elmore's tax advantage is a meaningful draw.
Median Elmore home costs $563 yearly
On a median home value of $213,600, Elmore property owners pay approximately $563 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $598 when including county fees, while those owning outright pay around $467.
Even low-tax Elmore homeowners may benefit from appeals
A low rate doesn't guarantee accurate assessments—many Elmore homeowners are still overassessed relative to market value. Filing an appeal with the county assessor is free and can result in meaningful savings on your annual bill.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Elmore 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.
Elmore County has an effective property tax rate of 0.26%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $563. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Elmore County's current rate, or contact the Elmore County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Elmore County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Elmore County
0.26%
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.