What is the property tax rate in Birmingham, AL?

Birmingham has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.67%. On a median home valued at $138,600, homeowners pay approximately $930 per year in property taxes.

How does Birmingham compare to Jefferson County?

Birmingham's effective rate of 0.67% is 14% higher than the Jefferson County average of 0.59%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,409, while Birmingham homeowners pay an estimated $930.

How much are property taxes in Birmingham on a $300,000 home?

Based on Birmingham's effective rate of 0.67%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,010 per year, or about $168 per month.

Birmingham Property Tax Rate

Jefferson County, Alabama

0.67%effective rate

Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Homeowners in Birmingham pay a median of $930 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $138,600, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.67%. This is 14% higher than the Jefferson County average of 0.59%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.67%

vs 0.59% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$930

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$138,600

2024 estimate

Population📍

199,322

Birmingham, AL

How Birmingham Compares

Birmingham

0.67%

Jefferson County Average

0.59%

Alabama Average

0.38%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Jefferson County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in Jefferson County, Alabama.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Vestavia Hills	38,704	$3,798	0.77%
Birmingham	199,322	$930	0.67%
Bessemer	25,655	$876	0.67%
Homewood	27,697	$3,174	0.63%
Hoover	92,401	$2,355	0.60%
Trussville	26,182	$1,779	0.51%

About Property Taxes in Birmingham

Property taxes in Birmingham are collected by Jefferson County. Tax exemptions available to Jefferson County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Birmingham. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Jefferson County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,010

$168/month · Rate: 0.67%

Jefferson County Property Taxes

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Alabama Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.