What is the property tax rate in Homewood, AL?

Homewood has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.63%. On a median home valued at $502,300, homeowners pay approximately $3,174 per year in property taxes.

How does Homewood compare to Jefferson County?

Homewood's effective rate of 0.63% is 7% higher than the Jefferson County average of 0.59%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,409, while Homewood homeowners pay an estimated $3,174.

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

Based on Homewood's effective rate of 0.63%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,890 per year, or about $158 per month.

Homewood Property Tax Rate

Jefferson County, Alabama

0.63%effective rate

Homewood is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Homeowners in Homewood pay a median of $3,174 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $502,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.63%. This is 7% higher than the Jefferson County average of 0.59%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.63%

vs 0.59% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,174

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$502,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

27,697

Homewood, AL

How Homewood Compares

Homewood

0.63%

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 Homewood

Property taxes in Homewood are collected by Jefferson County. Tax exemptions available to Jefferson County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Homewood. 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

$1,890

$158/month · Rate: 0.63%

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.