Etowah County

Etowah County, Alabama

Effective Tax Rate

0.36%

Median Annual Tax

$585

How Etowah County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Etowah County$585

Alabama State Average$511

National Average$1,924

Etowah County

0.36%

Effective rate

Alabama Avg

0.34%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$674

per year

Without Mortgage

$494

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

Home Value

Annual Tax

$585

Monthly Escrow

$49

Effective Rate

0.36%

vs. Alabama State Average▲ 14.5% above

vs. National Average▼ 78.3% below

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Etowah County, Alabama?

The effective property tax rate in Etowah County, Alabama is 0.36%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.

How much are property taxes in Etowah County?

The median annual property tax payment in Etowah County is $585. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $674, while those without a mortgage pay $494.

How does Etowah County compare to the Alabama average?

Etowah County's effective tax rate of 0.36% is higher than the Alabama state average of 0.34%. The median annual property tax in Etowah County is $585, compared to the state average of $511.

What is the median home value in Etowah County, Alabama?

The median home value in Etowah County, Alabama is $160,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

How are property taxes calculated in Alabama?

Property taxes in Alabama are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

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Rate0.37%

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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.

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