Mobile County Property Taxes
Mobile County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
66.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$71/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.48%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$176,600
State avg ▲ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$936
$78/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$695
$58/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#63
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile taxes far below national average
Mobile County's effective tax rate of 0.481% is less than one-fifth the national median effective rate of roughly 0.9%, placing the county in the lowest 15% nationally. Homeowners here pay $849 annually in property taxes on a median home valued at $176,600—far less than the national median tax bill of $2,690.
Highest taxes in Alabama
Mobile County's 0.481% effective rate ranks highest among Alabama's 67 counties, 42% above the state average of 0.339%. Despite this distinction, the county still remains remarkably affordable compared to national standards.
Morgan and Montgomery pay more
Mobile's $849 median tax bill exceeds neighboring Montgomery County ($598) and Morgan County ($674), though Mobile's homes also carry higher median values at $176,600. The region shows considerable variation, with Pike County to the south charging just $403 annually on much lower-valued properties.
Your annual Mobile County bill
On a median home valued at $176,600, Mobile County homeowners pay approximately $849 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, you may see an additional fee in escrow bringing the total closer to $936 annually.
Consider a property tax appeal
Studies show that 20-30% of homeowners are overassessed, yet few challenge their valuations. If you believe your home's assessed value is too high, filing an appeal with Mobile County's assessor's office is free and often successful.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Mobile 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.
Mobile County has an effective property tax rate of 0.48%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $849. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Mobile County's current rate, or contact the Mobile County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Mobile County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mobile County
0.48%
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.