35474 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35474 (Moundville, Alabama) pay a median of $539/year in property taxes on homes valued at $187,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.29%, which is 22% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35474 is approximately $45, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hale County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35474 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36907 (0.29%) and 35772 (0.29%).

In Moundville, property taxes represent approximately 0.7% of the median household income of $80,406, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama does not reassess at purchase; instead, your property will be taxed based on the prior owner's assessed value until Hale County conducts its next scheduled countywide reassessment. Hale County provides homestead exemptions and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners—file your exemption application with the Hale County Assessor within 30 days of closing. Request written confirmation of your exemption and your assessed value to establish a record for future appeals.