Lowndes County Property Taxes
Lowndes County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$27/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.41%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$80,600
State avg ▼ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$343
$29/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$327
$27/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#59
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lowndes County, Alabama
Lowndes taxes moderate despite low property values
Lowndes County's effective tax rate of 0.408% sits above the national median of 0.339%, but the county's median home value of just $80,600 keeps actual tax bills modest. The typical Lowndes homeowner pays only $329 annually—less than 12% of the national median tax.
Mid-range tax rate for Alabama
At 0.408%, Lowndes County's effective tax rate exceeds Alabama's state average of 0.339% but remains moderate compared to high-taxing counties like Lee. The county ranks near the middle of Alabama's property tax distribution.
Lowndes taxes similar to regional peers
Lowndes County's 0.408% rate is comparable to nearby Macon County (0.489%) and Marengo County (0.384%), though lower home values across all three keep annual bills relatively low. These rural counties share similar economic profiles and tax burdens.
Your median annual tax bill
With a median home value of $80,600 and effective rate of 0.408%, Lowndes County homeowners pay approximately $329 in annual property taxes. Those with mortgages should budget an additional $14 in escrow, bringing the total to roughly $343.
Small assessments warrant close review
Even when tax bills are small, a disproportionate assessment can sting. If your home's assessed value seems high relative to recent sales of comparable homes in Lowndes County, an appeal costs nothing and could reduce your burden further.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Lowndes 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.
Lowndes County has an effective property tax rate of 0.41%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $329. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Lowndes County's current rate, or contact the Lowndes County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Lowndes County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lowndes County
0.41%
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.