How to Appeal Your Property Tax in Alabama
Alabama homeowners can appeal their property tax assessment if they believe it's too high. This guide covers the 2026 appeal deadline, required evidence, and step-by-step process.
How Alabama Assesses Property
Alabama assesses residential property at 10% of market value. This means if your home is worth $157,100, your assessed value would be $15,710.
Alabama assesses residential property at 10% of fair market value.
The Appeal Process
Appeals are heard by the Board of Equalization. An informal review is available before filing a formal appeal.
County Board of Equalization
Circuit Court
Alabama Appeal Deadline
What Overassessment Costs Alabama Homeowners
The median home in Alabama is worth $157,100. If your assessment is just 10% too high, you may be overpaying:
~$63/year
Effective tax rate: 0.4% · Median value: $157,100
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Alabama Counties
Jefferson County
Median: $150,900 · Rate: 0.71%
Deadline: 30 days from the date values are official
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Madison County
Median: $243,200 · Rate: 0.43%
Deadline: 30 days from the date of the second newspaper advertisement
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Mobile County
Median: $120,600 · Rate: 0.60%
Deadline: 30 days from the date of the valuation notice
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