35645 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35645 (Killen, Alabama) pay a median of $650/year in property taxes on homes valued at $212,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.31%, which is 17% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35645 is approximately $54, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lauderdale County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35645 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36043 (0.31%) and 36108 (0.31%).

In Killen, property taxes represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $80,078, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide property tax cap; Lauderdale County reassesses your property to market value at sale, and annual increases are set locally with no growth limitation. The Homestead Exemption ($5,000 off assessed value) is available to homeowners 65 and older with annual income under $12,500 — file with the Lauderdale County Assessor by December 31. Register your homestead exemption claim with the Lauderdale County Assessor immediately after purchase to ensure the exemption applies to your first tax bill.