Winston County Property Taxes
Winston County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
29% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$30/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.33%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$110,500
State avg ▼ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$461
$38/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$282
$24/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#33
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Winston County, Alabama
Winston County taxes remain low nationally
Winston County's effective tax rate of 0.329% falls well below the national median of 0.47%, placing it in the bottom 25% of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median property tax of $363 is just 13.5% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's more modest home values and regional tax climate.
Right at Alabama's statewide average
Winston County's effective rate of 0.329% closely mirrors Alabama's state average of 0.339%, positioning it as a typical tax county within the state. The median property tax of $363 sits comfortably below the state median of $511, benefiting from a median home value of $110,500.
Winston County taxes fall between regional peers
Winston County's 0.329% effective rate sits between Washington County's lower 0.234% and Wilcox County's higher 0.367%, making it the regional middle ground. The median home value of $110,500 and resulting tax of $363 position Winston as a moderate-cost county for property tax purposes.
Typical homeowner pays $363 annually
On a median home valued at $110,500, Winston County homeowners pay approximately $363 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages typically see bills around $461 after escrow adds up, while outright owners usually pay closer to $282.
Challenge your assessment if it seems high
Even though Winston County taxes are moderate statewide, overassessments do occur and can be contested. If your home's assessed value is significantly higher than comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, filing an appeal with the county assessor could reduce your annual bill.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Winston 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.
Winston County has an effective property tax rate of 0.33%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $363. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Winston County's current rate, or contact the Winston County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Winston County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Winston County
0.33%
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.