Property Taxes in Trafford, Alabama
Median Trafford, Alabama effective property tax rate: 0.30%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47%.
Median Trafford, Alabama home value: $152,540
Median annual Trafford, Alabama tax bill: $485, $1,915 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Blount calculated?
Property taxes in Trafford, Alabama are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Trafford's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Trafford, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Trafford Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Trafford property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Trafford's median effective tax rate of 0.30% — based on actual property records in Blount County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Trafford's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Trafford: rates range from 0.30% in 35172 to 0.30% in 35172, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Trafford.
About Trafford Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in TRAFFORD, Blount, Alabama
TRAFFORD's median effective property tax rate of 0.30% is lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Blount County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across TRAFFORD. Homeowners in the 35172 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.30%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.30%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Blount County. Understanding which part of TRAFFORD you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
TRAFFORD homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the May 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Trafford, Blount County, Alabama
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Trafford's effective property tax rate to other cities in Alabama and the median property tax rates in Alabama and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Trafford Tax Rate
0.30%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Blount County Tax Rate
0.31%
Median Effective Alabama Tax Rate
0.47%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Trafford, Blount County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35172 | 0.21% | 0.26% | 0.30% | 0.33% | 0.65% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Trafford, Blount County, Alabama
When examining property taxes in Trafford, Alabama, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Blount County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Blount County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For Trafford homeowners, the median home price is $152,540, and the median tax bill is $485, compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Tax bills range across the county, with ZIP code 35172 showing the highest median home price at $152,540.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Trafford, Blount County, Alabama
Source: Ownwell
$109,590
$165,815
$222,040
Median Trafford Market Value
$152,540
Median Blount County Market Value
$172,860
Median Alabama Market Value
$169,700
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Trafford, Blount County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35172 | $49,900 | $78,360 | $152,540 | $240,760 | $342,892 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Trafford, Blount County, Alabama
Trafford property tax bills are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. The assessed value is then used to determine how much tax a homeowner owes each year. For Trafford homeowners, the median home price is $152,540, and the median property tax bill is $485, which is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Several factors can affect the final bill, including the home’s value, local tax rates, and any exemptions or adjustments that may apply. In Trafford, tax bills can vary, with the 25th percentile at $240 and the 75th percentile at $770. Higher-value homes or properties with fewer exemptions generally face larger bills, while lower-assessed homes may owe less.
Because property taxes are tied to assessed value, changes in the market can affect what homeowners pay over time.
Median Trafford Tax Bill
$485
Median Blount County Tax Bill
$569
Median Alabama Tax Bill
$813
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Trafford, Blount County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35172 | $120 | $240 | $485 | $770 | $1,175 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | May 1 |
Links | |
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| Blount Tax Assessor | |
| Website | altags.com |