| County | Median Property Taxes ↓ | With Mortgage | Without Mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | $1,343 | $1,358 | $1,299 |
| Jefferson County | $1,340 | $1,448 | $1,116 |
| Lee County | $1,183 | $1,235 | $1,060 |
| Madison County | $1,081 | $1,109 | $1,029 |
| Baldwin County | $881 | $945 | $770 |
| Mobile County | $849 | $936 | $695 |
| Limestone County | $782 | $838 | $626 |
| Tuscaloosa County | $754 | $799 | $662 |
| Marshall County | $699 | $749 | $620 |
| Lauderdale County | $697 | $736 | $638 |
| Morgan County | $674 | $746 | $576 |
| St. Clair County | $666 | $722 | $527 |
| Cherokee County | $643 | $745 | $538 |
| Russell County | $631 | $752 | $455 |
| Coffee County | $615 | $721 | $486 |
| Calhoun County | $610 | $678 | $508 |
| Colbert County | $604 | $700 | $520 |
| Montgomery County | $598 | $671 | $498 |
| Etowah County | $585 | $674 | $494 |
| Autauga County | $564 | $615 | $475 |
| Elmore County | $563 | $598 | $467 |
| Houston County | $534 | $589 | $433 |
| Talladega County | $509 | $585 | $435 |
| Blount County | $508 | $598 | $422 |
| Henry County | $506 | $642 | $422 |
| Chambers County | $496 | $559 | $409 |
| Escambia County | $485 | $593 | $399 |
| Chilton County | $478 | $584 | $396 |
| Macon County | $468 | $546 | $406 |
| Lawrence County | $459 | $496 | $410 |
| DeKalb County | $458 | $527 | $399 |
| Cullman County | $457 | $514 | $381 |
| Tallapoosa County | $450 | $497 | $401 |
| Jackson County | $449 | $528 | $378 |
| Franklin County | $432 | $568 | $324 |
| Dale County | $426 | $480 | $374 |
| Greene County | $422 | $751 | $358 |
| Cleburne County | $417 | $508 | $341 |
| Barbour County | $415 | $585 | $289 |
| Dallas County | $413 | $568 | $301 |
| Randolph County | $412 | $513 | $353 |
| Hale County | $406 | $496 | $337 |
| Pike County | $403 | $478 | $351 |
| Marengo County | $397 | $501 | $344 |
| Clarke County | $388 | $477 | $334 |
| Geneva County | $382 | $452 | $291 |
| Winston County | $363 | $461 | $282 |
| Monroe County | $362 | $383 | $345 |
| Covington County | $358 | $383 | $337 |
| Walker County | $357 | $430 | $277 |
| Washington County | $357 | $423 | $308 |
| Pickens County | $356 | $447 | $319 |
| Crenshaw County | $347 | $461 | $276 |
| Fayette County | $347 | $381 | $324 |
| Butler County | $342 | $460 | $283 |
| Lowndes County | $329 | $343 | $327 |
| Conecuh County | $328 | $457 | $266 |
| Clay County | $326 | $377 | $285 |
| Perry County | $325 | $449 | $289 |
| Wilcox County | $309 | $445 | $247 |
| Bullock County | $309 | $417 | $204 |
| Marion County | $308 | $400 | $253 |
| Coosa County | $303 | $343 | $271 |
| Sumter County | $297 | $335 | $278 |
| Bibb County | $271 | $334 | $227 |
| Lamar County | $245 | $389 | $199 |
| Choctaw County | $199 | $218 | $199 |
In Alabama, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 67 counties is $511.49. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. Alabama residents typically pay lower property taxes compared to the national average.
Leading the state in property tax rates, Shelby County County residents contribute a median of $1,343 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $1,358, while those who own their homes outright still pay $1,299. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.
At the other end of the spectrum, Choctaw County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $199. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $218 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $199. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.