Montgomery County, Alabama Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Montgomery County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Montgomery 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 Montgomery County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Alabama or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Montgomery County's median effective rate stands at 0.48%, which is lower than the national median of 1.02%. Within Montgomery County, the highest rate is found in Pike Road at 0.68%, while Fitzpatrick has the lowest at 0.40%.

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 Montgomery County are calculated from a home’s assessed value, which is then multiplied by the local tax rate. That means the bill is shaped by both the market value of the property and the taxing jurisdictions that apply to it, including county and local levies. For homeowners, a higher assessed value usually means a higher tax bill, while a lower assessed value can reduce what is owed.

In Montgomery County, the median home price is $143,900, and tax bills vary widely across the area. The 25th percentile tax bill is $468, while the 75th percentile reaches $1,432. At the high end, the 90th percentile tax bill is $2,304. Some places see even higher typical bills, with Pike Road posting the highest median tax bill at $2,606, while Lapine has the lowest median tax bill at $463. These differences show how location can strongly affect what homeowners pay each year.