Tuscaloosa County property tax
Homeowners in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama typically pay about 0.32% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $795 on a median home value of $248,700.
Typical effective rate
0.32%
higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$795
per year
Median home value
$248,700
In AL
#38
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.32% — 66% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 15% lower than the Alabama median of 0.38%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $852 for mortgaged homes, $689 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 38th highest effective rate of 67 ranked Alabama counties; nationally it sits around the 3th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Tuscaloosa County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.32%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Tuscaloosa County is 0.32% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($795) divided by the median home value ($248,700) 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 Tuscaloosa County?
The median owner-occupied home in Tuscaloosa County is valued at $248,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $795 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $852, versus $689 for homes without one.
How does Tuscaloosa County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Tuscaloosa County's effective rate is 15% lower than the Alabama median, ranking 38th of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Alabama counties
Counties ranked closest to Tuscaloosa County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Alabama counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Wilcox County | 0.32% | $319 |
| 36 | Limestone County | 0.32% | $900 |
| 37 | St. Clair County | 0.32% | $724 |
| 39 | Winston County | 0.32% | $380 |
| 40 | Dale County | 0.32% | $457 |
| 41 | Franklin County | 0.32% | $433 |
Official data & resources for Tuscaloosa County
- Tuscaloosa County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Tuscaloosa County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Tuscaloosa 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.