Hale County Property Taxes
Hale County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$34/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.32%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$126,300
State avg ▼ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$496
$41/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$337
$28/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#30
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hale County, Alabama
Hale County taxes far below US norm
With an effective tax rate of 0.322%, Hale County homeowners pay a fraction of what the national median demands. The typical home here carries a $406 annual property tax bill, while the national median is $2,690—placing Hale County in the lowest tier nationally for property tax burden.
Below average for Alabama
Hale County's 0.322% effective rate sits slightly below Alabama's state average of 0.339%, saving residents money compared to most state neighbors. The median tax bill of $406 is considerably lower than Alabama's state median of $511 per homeowner.
Among Alabama's most affordable
Hale County ranks among the lowest-tax counties in its region, nearly matching Lamar County (0.217%) while outperforming Houston County (0.300%) and Jackson County (0.308%). Only Lamar County offers meaningfully lower rates in this part of the state.
What $126K home costs annually
The median Hale County home valued at $126,300 generates an estimated annual property tax of $406. With mortgage-related assessments included, that rises to $496 per year—still among Alabama's gentlest tax burdens.
You might be overassessed
Many Hale County homeowners pay taxes on inflated property valuations and never challenge their assessments. A free appraisal review could uncover overpayment and unlock a tax appeal that reduces your annual bill.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Hale 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.
Hale County has an effective property tax rate of 0.32%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $406. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Hale County's current rate, or contact the Hale County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Hale County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hale County
0.32%
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.