35988 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35988 (Sylvania, Alabama) pay a median of $338/year in property taxes on homes valued at $128,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.26%, which is 29% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35988 is approximately $28, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within DeKalb County. This is $267 less than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35988 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35750 (0.26%) and 36048 (0.26%).

In Sylvania, property taxes represent approximately 0.6% of the median household income of $53,036, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide property tax cap; DeKalb County reassesses property to market value upon purchase, and annual increases are set by the county with no state-mandated cap. Homeowners 65 and older earning under $12,500 annually qualify for the Homestead Exemption ($5,000 reduction) — apply to the DeKalb County Assessor by December 31. Contact the DeKalb County Assessor's office before year-end to file your homestead exemption and verify your property's assessed value.