Chambers County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 9,526.
The median annual property tax in Chambers County is $496, which is 3% lower than the Alabama state average and 74% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.38% on a median home value of $129,700. Property taxes represent 1.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$496
-3% vs State
-74% vs US
Median Home Value
$129,700
-13% vs State
-39% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.38%
+12% vs State
-60% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$559
$47/mo
Without Mortgage
$409
$34/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $496 +13.0% | 0.38% |
| 2022 | $439 -2.9% | 0.38% |
| 2021 | $452 +13.0% | 0.42% |
| 2020 | $400 +11.7% | 0.39% |
| 2019 | $358 | 0.37% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,295
per year
Monthly Tax
$41
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Lowndes County
Tax: $329/yr Rate: 0.41%
Butler County
Tax: $342/yr Rate: 0.34%
DeKalb County
Tax: $458/yr Rate: 0.34%
Cleburne County
Tax: $417/yr Rate: 0.29%
Autauga County
Tax: $564/yr Rate: 0.28%
Geneva County
Tax: $382/yr Rate: 0.32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Chambers County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Chambers County is $496 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.38% on a median home value of $129,700.
How does Chambers County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Chambers County are 74% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.38% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Chambers County? ▼
In Chambers County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $559 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $409. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Chambers County? ▼
Property taxes in Chambers County represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $49,295. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.