Houston County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 27,216.
The median annual property tax in Houston County is $534, which is 5% higher than the Alabama state average and 72% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.30% on a median home value of $178,000. Property taxes represent 0.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$534
+5% vs State
-72% vs US
Median Home Value
$178,000
+19% vs State
-16% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.30%
-12% vs State
-68% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$589
$49/mo
Without Mortgage
$433
$36/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 | $534 +4.3% | 0.30% |
| 2022 | $512 +5.1% | 0.31% |
| 2021 | $487 +2.3% | 0.33% |
| 2020 | $476 +1.5% | 0.34% |
| 2019 | $469 | 0.34% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$57,531
per year
Monthly Tax
$45
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Coffee County
Tax: $615/yr Rate: 0.34%
Wilcox County
Tax: $309/yr Rate: 0.37%
Marshall County
Tax: $699/yr Rate: 0.38%
Russell County
Tax: $631/yr Rate: 0.41%
Tallapoosa County
Tax: $450/yr Rate: 0.31%
Butler County
Tax: $342/yr Rate: 0.34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Houston County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Houston County is $534 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.30% on a median home value of $178,000.
How does Houston County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Houston County are 72% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.30% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Houston County? ▼
In Houston County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $589 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $433. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Houston County? ▼
Property taxes in Houston County represent approximately 0.9% of the median household income of $57,531. 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.