Tuscaloosa County Property Taxes
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
47.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$63/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.32%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$233,700
State avg ▲ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$799
$67/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$662
$55/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#31
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Tuscaloosa's tax rate slightly below national median
Tuscaloosa County's effective tax rate of 0.323% sits just above the national median of 0.309%, ranking in the 51st percentile nationally. The median annual tax of $754 on a home valued at $233,700 remains well below the national median of $2,690. Tuscaloosa reflects Alabama's broader advantage as a low-tax state for property owners.
Tuscaloosa ranks 49th among Alabama counties
Tuscaloosa County's 0.323% effective rate places it 49th among Alabama's 67 counties—slightly below the state average. The median annual tax of $754 is 48% above Alabama's state average of $511, reflecting Tuscaloosa's notably higher median home values. Tuscaloosa sits in Alabama's moderate-tax tier.
Tuscaloosa taxes moderate in its region
Tuscaloosa's 0.323% rate sits below Walker County (0.272%) and St. Clair County (0.305%), but above Tallapoosa County (0.311%). Compared to eastern neighbors like Talladega and Russell, Tuscaloosa offers a moderate tax burden. As home to the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa's higher property values drive its median tax bill despite average rates.
A $233,700 home costs $754 yearly in tax
The median Tuscaloosa County homeowner with a property valued at $233,700 pays $754 annually in property taxes. With mortgage obligations, the amount rises to $799; without a mortgage, it drops to $662. Over 30 years, Tuscaloosa homeowners pay roughly $22,600 in cumulative property taxes.
Tuscaloosa homeowners should challenge overvaluations
Many Tuscaloosa properties, particularly in growing neighborhoods around the university, may be overassessed relative to actual market values. File a free assessment appeal if your home's appraised value exceeds recent comparable sales in your area. Even a modest reduction can save $50–150 annually.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Tuscaloosa 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.
Tuscaloosa County has an effective property tax rate of 0.32%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $754. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Tuscaloosa County's current rate, or contact the Tuscaloosa County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Tuscaloosa County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Tuscaloosa 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.