35563 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35563 (Guin, Alabama) pay a median of $314/year in property taxes on homes valued at $112,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.28%, which is 24% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35563 is approximately $26, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Marion County. This is $291 less than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35563 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36080 (0.28%) and 36740 (0.28%).

In Guin, property taxes represent approximately 0.6% of the median household income of $50,313, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama does not trigger reassessment at purchase; instead, Marion County revalues property based on its periodic reassessment cycle, so you will inherit the prior owner's assessed value. Marion County offers homestead exemptions and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled owners—file your exemption application with the Marion County Assessor within 30 days of closing. Verify your exemption was approved and request your assessment notice to confirm the correct value and exemption are reflected.