Colbert County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 17,146.
The median annual property tax in Colbert County is $604, which is 18% higher than the Alabama state average and 69% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.37% on a median home value of $161,600. Property taxes represent 1.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$604
+18% vs State
-69% vs US
Median Home Value
$161,600
+8% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.37%
+9% vs State
-61% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$700
$58/mo
Without Mortgage
$520
$43/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 | $604 +3.8% | 0.37% |
| 2022 | $582 +11.9% | 0.39% |
| 2021 | $520 +8.3% | 0.40% |
| 2020 | $480 +0.2% | 0.38% |
| 2019 | $479 | 0.40% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,736
per year
Monthly Tax
$50
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Chambers County
Tax: $496/yr Rate: 0.38%
Conecuh County
Tax: $328/yr Rate: 0.32%
Dale County
Tax: $426/yr Rate: 0.33%
Washington County
Tax: $357/yr Rate: 0.23%
Walker County
Tax: $357/yr Rate: 0.27%
Etowah County
Tax: $585/yr Rate: 0.36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Colbert County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Colbert County is $604 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.37% on a median home value of $161,600.
How does Colbert County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Colbert County are 69% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.37% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Colbert County? ▼
In Colbert County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $700 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $520. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Colbert County? ▼
Property taxes in Colbert County represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $56,736. 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.