35470 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35470 (Livingston, Alabama) pay a median of $255/year in property taxes on homes valued at $154,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.17%, which is 55% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35470 is approximately $21, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sumter County. This is $350 less than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35470 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36263 (0.16%) and 36539 (0.17%).

In Livingston, property taxes represent approximately 0.6% of the median household income of $40,042, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama reassesses based on the county's schedule, not at point of sale, so your home will carry the prior owner's assessed value until Sumter County conducts its next countywide reassessment. Sumter County provides homestead exemptions and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners—submit your exemption claim to the Sumter County Assessor within 30 days of purchase. Verify receipt of your filing and request your assessment notice to confirm all eligible exemptions are recorded.