35136 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35136 (Rockford, Alabama) pay a median of $323/year in property taxes on homes valued at $153,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.21%, which is 43% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35136 is approximately $27, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Coosa County. This is $282 less than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35136 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36581 (0.21%) and 36251 (0.21%).

In Rockford, property taxes represent approximately 0.6% of the median household income of $57,721, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama does not conduct sale-triggered reassessment; instead, Coosa County revalues property on its established cycle, so you will initially be taxed based on the prior owner's assessment. Coosa County offers homestead exemptions and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled owners—file your claim with the Coosa County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to apply your exemption. Request confirmation that your exemption has been processed and obtain your assessment notice for future reference.