35490 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35490 (Vance, Alabama) pay a median of $384/year in property taxes on homes valued at $167,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.23%, which is 38% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35490 is approximately $32, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tuscaloosa County. This is $221 less than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35490 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35748 (0.23%) and 36744 (0.23%).

In Vance, property taxes represent approximately 0.5% of the median household income of $77,406, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama reassesses properties based on the county's schedule, not at sale, so your property will be taxed at the prior owner's assessed value until Tuscaloosa County's next countywide reassessment cycle occurs. Tuscaloosa County offers homestead exemptions and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled owners—contact the Tuscaloosa County Assessor's office immediately to file for your exemption. Verify your exemption application was received and obtain your assessment notice to track your property's tax baseline.