Lowndes County, Alabama Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Lowndes County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Lowndes County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Lowndes County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Alabama or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Lowndes County's median effective rate stands at 0.45%, which is lower than the national median of 1.02%. Within Lowndes County, the highest rate is found in FORT DEPOSIT at 0.57%, while MINTER has the lowest at 0.41%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, special assessment districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property tax bills in Lowndes County are calculated from a home’s assessed value, not its market price alone. Local tax rates are then applied to that assessed value to determine the final bill, so two homes with similar market values can still owe different amounts if their assessments differ. Factors such as location, property characteristics, and local taxing jurisdictions all play a role in the amount a homeowner pays.

For homeowners, this means the tax bill can vary widely across the county. The median home price is $116,555, while the median property tax bill is $394.00 in White Hall and $861.00 in Hope Hull. Across the county, bills range from $344 at the 25th percentile to $930 at the 75th percentile, with the 90th percentile reaching $1,439. Compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400, Lowndes County homeowners often pay less, but the amount still depends on how each property is assessed.