35611 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35611 (Athens, Alabama) pay a median of $594/year in property taxes on homes valued at $201,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.29%, which is 20% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35611 is approximately $50, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Limestone County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35611 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35120 (0.29%) and 36793 (0.29%).

In Athens, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $54,606, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide property tax cap; Limestone County reassesses property to market value upon purchase, and owners pay according to the county's assessment schedule with no growth caps. Homeowners 65 and older earning under $12,500 annually qualify for a $5,000 Homestead Exemption — apply to the Limestone County Assessor by December 31 to reduce your assessed value. File your homestead exemption application with the Limestone County Assessor's office within 60 days of closing to maximize your first-year tax savings.