Monroe County Property Taxes
Monroe County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
29.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$30/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.32%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$114,900
State avg ▼ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$383
$32/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$345
$29/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#27
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Monroe County, Alabama
Monroe offers minimal property tax burden
Monroe County's effective tax rate of 0.315% ranks in the lowest 5% nationally, leaving homeowners with minimal tax obligations. The median annual property tax of $362 is just 13% of the national median bill of $2,690.
Second-lowest taxes statewide
Monroe County ranks second-lowest among Alabama's 67 counties, with an effective rate of 0.315% compared to the state average of 0.339%. Only Randolph County at 0.224% offers a lower rate in the state.
Among the region's most affordable
Monroe County's $362 median tax bill is the lowest in its region, significantly undercutting Pike County ($403) and Pickens County ($356). Despite lower home values ($114,900 median), Monroe's tax rate ensures minimal burden for property owners.
Your annual Monroe County bill
On a median home valued at $114,900, Monroe County homeowners pay approximately $362 per year in property taxes. Even with mortgage escrow, the total typically remains under $400 annually.
Still worth reviewing your assessment
Even in low-tax counties, assessments can be inflated—roughly one in four homeowners nationally are overcharged. A free appeal to Monroe County's assessor could identify whether your home's valuation needs correction.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Monroe 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.
Monroe County has an effective property tax rate of 0.32%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $362. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Monroe County's current rate, or contact the Monroe County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Monroe County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Monroe 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.