Jefferson County Property Taxes
Jefferson County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
162.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$112/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$224,900
State avg ▲ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,448
$121/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,116
$93/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#67
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Jefferson County, Alabama
Jefferson County carries Alabama's highest tax rate
Jefferson County's effective tax rate of 0.596% nearly doubles Alabama's state average of 0.339%, reflecting elevated municipal services in the Birmingham metro area. The median property tax of $1,340 is significant, though still half the national median of $2,690.
Highest taxed county in Alabama
Jefferson County's 0.596% rate exceeds every other Alabama county, more than 75% higher than the state average. The median tax bill of $1,340 is nearly triple Alabama's state median of $511, the steepest burden in the state.
Significantly higher than surrounding counties
Jefferson County's 0.596% rate towers over all regional competitors: Lauderdale County (0.375%), Henry County (0.342%), Jackson County (0.308%), and Houston County (0.300%). This reflects Birmingham's urban tax base and municipal infrastructure needs.
What $225K home costs yearly
A median Jefferson County home valued at $224,900 generates an estimated annual property tax of $1,340—the largest annual burden of any Alabama county. With mortgage-related assessments included, the total reaches $1,448 per year.
High-value homes warrant assessment review
Jefferson County's elevated rates make overassessment particularly costly; a 10% valuation error costs homeowners $134 annually. Professional appraisals and formal appeals are especially valuable in this high-tax county.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County has an effective property tax rate of 0.60%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,340. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Jefferson County's current rate, or contact the Jefferson County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Jefferson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jefferson County
0.60%
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.