35803 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35803 (Huntsville, Alabama) pay a median of $1,237/year in property taxes on homes valued at $259,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.48%, which is 30% above the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35803 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Madison County. This is $632 more than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35803 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36748 (0.48%) and 35764 (0.48%).

In Huntsville, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $95,182, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide property tax cap; Madison County reassesses property to full market value at sale, and with a median home price of $293,700, expect a significant tax increase from prior-owner levels. Homeowners age 65+ earning under $12,500 annually receive a $5,000 Homestead Exemption — apply to the Madison County Assessor by December 31 to reduce your assessed value. Contact the Madison County Assessor immediately after closing to apply for the homestead exemption and request a property value confirmation to verify the assessed amount.