Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
30.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$30/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.23%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$152,800
State avg ▲ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$423
$35/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$308
$26/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#6
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Washington County, Alabama
Washington County taxes rank well nationally
At 0.234%, Washington County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.47%, placing it in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax here is just $357 annually, compared to the national median of $2,690—a difference driven partly by lower home values in the region.
Among Alabama's most affordable counties
Washington County ranks favorably within Alabama, with an effective rate of 0.234% versus the state average of 0.339%. Its median property tax of $357 is the lowest among the three counties examined, putting homeowners here ahead of the state median of $511.
Washington County taxes are lowest regionally
Washington County's 0.234% effective rate beats neighboring Wilcox County (0.367%) and Winston County (0.329%), offering homeowners the lightest regional tax load. The median home value of $152,800 is also higher than Wilcox's $84,200, yet the actual tax bill remains the lowest in the three-county comparison.
Typical homeowner pays $357 annually
On a median home valued at $152,800, Washington County homeowners pay approximately $357 per year in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages often see slightly higher bills around $423 due to escrow requirements, while those owning outright typically pay closer to $308.
Consider a tax assessment appeal
Even in a relatively low-tax county, many homeowners find their assessments are inflated and qualify for appeals or exemptions. If your recent assessment doesn't match comparable local home sales, contacting your county assessor's office could uncover hundreds in annual savings.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Washington 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.
Washington County has an effective property tax rate of 0.23%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $357. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Washington County's current rate, or contact the Washington County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
0.23%
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.