35906 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35906 (Rainbow City, Alabama) pay a median of $670/year in property taxes on homes valued at $199,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.34%, which is 9% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35906 is approximately $56, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Etowah County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35906 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35976 (0.34%) and 36017 (0.34%).

In Rainbow City, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $58,896, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide property tax cap; Etowah County reassesses at market value upon sale, and your tax liability reflects the new valuation with annual adjustments determined locally. The Homestead Exemption ($5,000 for homeowners 65+ earning under $12,500) is available through the Etowah County Assessor — apply by December 31 to reduce your assessed value. File your homestead exemption application with the Etowah County Assessor's office within 60 days of purchase to ensure the exemption is applied to your tax bill.