Hale County Property Tax Rate

Alabama

0.32%effective rate

Hale County, Alabama has an effective property tax rate of 0.32%, which is 65% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $127,600, homeowners pay approximately $406 per year in property taxes. Hale County ranks #37 out of 67 counties in Alabama for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$406

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$127,600

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.03%

Median income: $39,250

State Rank📍

#37

of 67 counties in AL

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$477

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$339

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Hale County pay on average $138 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Hale County Compares

Hale County
0.32%
Alabama Average
0.38%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Alabama

Jefferson
0.59%
Greene
0.55%
Macon
0.50%
Lee
0.48%
Mobile
0.47%
Shelby
0.44%
Sumter
0.43%
Calhoun
0.42%

Alabama Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Hale County homeowners

General Homestead

Up to $4,000 in assessed value exempt from state taxes

Primary residence owners

Over 65

Up to $5,000 in assessed value exempt from state and county taxes

Homeowners age 65 or older

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes

Veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Hale County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$960

$80/month · Rate: 0.32%

Quick Facts

Population14,829
Owner-Occupied55.3%
National Rank#3047 of 3,135
Median Income$39,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.