Cullman County property tax
Homeowners in Cullman County, Alabama typically pay about 0.26% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $516 on a median home value of $199,100.
Typical effective rate
0.26%
higher than 99% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$516
per year
Median home value
$199,100
In AL
#61
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.26% — 72% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 31% lower than the Alabama median of 0.38%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $579 for mortgaged homes, $440 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 61st highest effective rate of 67 ranked Alabama counties; nationally it sits around the 1th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Cullman County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.26%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cullman County, AL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Cullman County is 0.26% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($516) divided by the median home value ($199,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Cullman County?
The median owner-occupied home in Cullman County is valued at $199,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $516 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $579, versus $440 for homes without one.
How does Cullman County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Cullman County's effective rate is 31% lower than the Alabama median, ranking 61st of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Alabama counties
Counties ranked closest to Cullman County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Alabama counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Pike County | 0.27% | $424 |
| 59 | Walker County | 0.26% | $356 |
| 60 | Covington County | 0.26% | $397 |
| 62 | Randolph County | 0.25% | $452 |
| 63 | Lamar County | 0.24% | $274 |
| 64 | Washington County | 0.23% | $365 |
Official data & resources for Cullman County
- Cullman County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Cullman County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Cullman County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.