Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Monroeville, Alabama
Median Monroeville, Alabama effective property tax rate: 0.36%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47%.
Median Monroeville, Alabama home value: $108,070
Median annual Monroeville, Alabama tax bill: $446, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Monroe calculated?
Property taxes in Monroeville, 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 Monroeville's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Monroeville, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.36%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Monroeville Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Monroeville property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Monroeville's median effective tax rate of 0.36% — based on actual property records in Monroe 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 Monroeville'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 Monroeville: rates range from 0.36% in 36460 to 0.36% in 36460, 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 Monroeville.
About Monroeville Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Monroeville, Monroe, Alabama
Monroeville’s median effective property tax rate of 0.36% is lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Monroe 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 Monroeville. Homeowners in the 36460 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.36%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.36%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Monroe County. Understanding which part of Monroeville you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Monroeville 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 Monroeville, Monroe 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 Monroeville'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 Ă· 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 Monroeville Tax Rate
0.36%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· 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 Monroe County Tax Rate
0.32%
Median Effective Alabama Tax Rate
0.47%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36460 | 0.22% | 0.28% | 0.36% | 0.62% | 0.82% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama
When examining property taxes in Monroeville, 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 example, the median home price in Monroeville is $108,070, with a median tax bill of $446. The 25th percentile tax bill is $251, the 75th percentile is $698, and the 90th percentile reaches $1,017. The highest median home price appears in 36460 at $108,070.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama
Source: Ownwell
$47,845
$127,943
$208,040
Median Monroeville Market Value
$108,070
Median Monroe County Market Value
$93,660
Median Alabama Market Value
$169,700
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36460 | $35,544 | $62,655 | $108,070 | $171,228 | $253,499 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama
Property tax bills in Monroeville are calculated by applying the local property tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. For homeowners, that means the tax bill depends on both the value of the home and the tax rate set by local taxing authorities.
With a median home price of $108,070, tax bills can vary widely across the city. The 25th percentile tax bill is $251, while the 75th percentile is $698 and the 90th percentile reaches $1,017. In ZIP code 36460, the median tax bill is $446.
These differences matter because two homes with similar market values can still receive different bills if their assessed values or local tax rates differ. For many homeowners, property taxes are a major part of the cost of owning a home, so understanding how the bill is determined can help explain why some properties are taxed more than others.
Median Monroeville Tax Bill
$446
Median Monroe County Tax Bill
$340
Median Alabama Tax Bill
$813
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36460 | $126 | $251 | $446 | $698 | $1,017 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
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| Monroe Tax Assessor | |
| Website | monroe.capturecama.com |