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Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Effective Tax Rate

0.32%

Median Annual Tax

$754

How Tuscaloosa County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Tuscaloosa County$754
Alabama State Average$511
National Average$1,924

Tuscaloosa County

0.32%

Effective rate

Alabama Avg

0.34%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$799

per year

Without Mortgage

$662

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$754

Monthly Escrow

$63

Effective Rate

0.32%

vs. Alabama State Average▲ 47.6% above
vs. National Average▼ 72% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?
The effective property tax rate in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama is 0.32%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Tuscaloosa County?
The median annual property tax payment in Tuscaloosa County is $754. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $799, while those without a mortgage pay $662.
How does Tuscaloosa County compare to the Alabama average?
Tuscaloosa County's effective tax rate of 0.32% is lower than the Alabama state average of 0.34%. The median annual property tax in Tuscaloosa County is $754, compared to the state average of $511.
What is the median home value in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?
The median home value in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama is $233,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Alabama?
Property taxes in Alabama are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

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Hale County(AL)

Rate0.32%
Median Tax$406

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Rate0.32%
Median Tax$328

Crenshaw County(AL)

Rate0.32%
Median Tax$347

Geneva County(AL)

Rate0.32%
Median Tax$382
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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.

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