35980 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35980 (Horton, Alabama) pay a median of $494/year in property taxes on homes valued at $168,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.29%, which is 20% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35980 is approximately $41, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Marshall County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35980 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35031 (0.29%) and 35540 (0.29%).

In Horton, property taxes represent approximately 0.9% of the median household income of $57,655, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama does not reassess at sale; instead, your property is valued on Marshall County's periodic reassessment schedule, meaning your initial tax bill reflects a potentially older assessed value. Marshall County offers homestead exemptions and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled owners—file your exemption application with the Marshall County Assessor within 30 days of purchase. Obtain your initial assessment to establish your baseline and confirm all eligible exemptions are applied.