Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Brilliant, Alabama
Median Brilliant, Alabama effective property tax rate: 0.34%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47%.
Median Brilliant, Alabama home value: $70,322
Median annual Brilliant, Alabama tax bill: $255, $2,145 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Marion calculated?
Property taxes in Brilliant, 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 Brilliant's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Brilliant, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.34%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Brilliant Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Brilliant property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Brilliant's median effective tax rate of 0.34% — based on actual property records in Marion 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 Brilliant'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 Brilliant: rates range from 0.34% in 35548 to 0.34% in 35548, 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 Brilliant.
About Brilliant Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Brilliant, Marion, Alabama
Brilliant’s median effective property tax rate of 0.34% is lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Marion 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 Brilliant. Homeowners in the 35548 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.34%, while those in the same ZIP pay 0.34%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Marion County. Understanding which part of Brilliant you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Brilliant 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 Brilliant, Marion 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 Brilliant'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 Brilliant Tax Rate
0.34%
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 Marion County Tax Rate
0.31%
Median Effective Alabama Tax Rate
0.47%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35548 | 0.19% | 0.24% | 0.34% | 0.54% | 0.74% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama
When examining property taxes in Brilliant, 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 Marion 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 Marion County are sent in the spring each year and typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month. Each property owner receives a notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Brilliant is $70,322, with tax bills ranging across the county. ZIP code 35548 has the highest median home price at $70,322.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama
Source: Ownwell
$65,595
$92,755
$119,915
Median Brilliant Market Value
$70,322
Median Marion County Market Value
$95,115
Median Alabama Market Value
$169,700
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35548 | $26,984 | $41,740 | $70,322 | $121,914 | $188,716 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama
Brilliant 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. Local governments use that assessed value to determine how much each homeowner owes, so the tax bill can change when property values rise or when tax rates are adjusted.
Several factors influence the final bill, including the home’s location, its assessed value, and any local tax rates set by the county and other taxing authorities. For homeowners in Brilliant, the median home price is $70,322, and the median tax bill is $255, which is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
Tax bills in the area can vary, with the 25th percentile at $140, the 75th percentile at $421, and the 90th percentile at $642. For homeowners, this means even modest changes in assessed value or tax rates can have a noticeable effect on what they pay each year.
Median Brilliant Tax Bill
$255
Median Marion County Tax Bill
$327
Median Alabama Tax Bill
$813
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35548 | $78 | $140 | $255 | $421 | $642 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | May 1 |
Links | |
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| Marion Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.alabamagis.com |