Gantt, Covington County, Alabama Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Gantt, Alabama
Median Gantt, Alabama effective property tax rate: 0.54%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47%.
Median Gantt, Alabama home value: $200,540
Median annual Gantt, Alabama tax bill: $546, $1,854 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Covington calculated?
Property taxes in Gantt, 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 Gantt's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Gantt, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Gantt, Covington County, Alabama Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.54%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Gantt Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Gantt property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Gantt's median effective tax rate of 0.54% — based on actual property records in Covington County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure used to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Gantt'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 Gantt: rates range from the lowest to the highest ZIP, 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 Gantt.
About Gantt Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Gantt, Covington, Alabama
Gantt’s median effective property tax rate of 0.54% is higher than the Alabama state median of 0.47% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Covington 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 Gantt. Homeowners in the highest ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.54%, while those in the lowest pay 0.54%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Covington County. Understanding which part of Gantt you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Gantt 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 Gantt, Covington 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 Gantt'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 Gantt Tax Rate
0.54%
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 Covington County Tax Rate
0.33%
Median Effective Alabama Tax Rate
0.47%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Gantt, Covington County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36038 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Gantt, Covington County, Alabama
When examining property taxes in Gantt, 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 Covington County tax assessor 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 Covington County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the spring.
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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Gantt.
For example, the median home price in Gantt is $200,540, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Gantt has a median tax bill of $546, compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Gantt, Covington County, Alabama
Source: Ownwell
$55,820
$146,070
$236,320
Median Gantt Market Value
$200,540
Median Covington County Market Value
$126,270
Median Alabama Market Value
$169,700
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Gantt, Covington County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36038 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Gantt, Covington County, Alabama
How are property tax bills calculated in Gantt, Alabama?
Property tax bills in Gantt are based on the assessed value of a home, not the market price alone. Local tax rates are applied to that assessed value to determine the amount a homeowner owes each year. For many owners, the bill can vary depending on where the property is located within Covington County and which local taxing authorities apply.
What factors affect the final bill?
A home’s assessed value, exemptions, and local millage rates all play a role in the calculation. With a median home price of $200,540, many homeowners see bills that differ widely based on property characteristics and tax treatment. In Gantt, the 25th percentile tax bill is $293, while the 75th percentile is $989 and the 90th percentile reaches $1,238.
How does this compare with homeowners nationally?
The national median property tax rate is 1.02%, and the national median property tax bill is $2,400. For homeowners in Gantt, that means property taxes are often lower than the national median, but the bill still depends on the home’s assessed value and local rates.
Median Gantt Tax Bill
$546
Median Covington County Tax Bill
$445
Median Alabama Tax Bill
$813
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Gantt, Covington County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36038 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | May 1 |
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| Covington Tax Assessor | |
| Website | altags.com |