35824 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35824 (Huntsville, Alabama) pay a median of $1,838/year in property taxes on homes valued at $378,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.49%, which is 32% above the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35824 is approximately $153, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Madison County. This is $1,233 more than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35824 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36801 (0.49%) and 35648 (0.49%).

In Huntsville, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $93,066, 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.