36028 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 36028 (Dozier, Alabama) pay a median of $353/year in property taxes on homes valued at $129,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.27%, which is 26% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 36028 is approximately $29, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Covington County. This is $252 less than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 36028 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36311 (0.27%) and 36276 (0.27%).

In Dozier, property taxes represent approximately 0.9% of the median household income of $41,406, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide property tax cap; Covington County reassesses at market value upon sale, and owners pay based on the new valuation with annual adjustments set locally. Homeowners 65 and older with annual income below $12,500 qualify for a $5,000 Homestead Exemption — apply to the Covington County Assessor by December 31. File your homestead exemption with the Covington County Assessor's office before year-end to reduce your assessed value on the first tax notice.