35811 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35811 (Huntsville, Alabama) pay a median of $779/year in property taxes on homes valued at $249,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.31%, which is 15% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35811 is approximately $65, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Madison County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35811 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35541 (0.31%) and 35096 (0.31%).

In Huntsville, property taxes represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $92,361, 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.