36041 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 36041 (Highland Home, Alabama) pay a median of $502/year in property taxes on homes valued at $117,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.43%, which is 17% above the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 36041 is approximately $42, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Crenshaw County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 36041 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35649 (0.43%) and 36522 (0.43%).

In Highland Home, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $46,154, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide property tax cap; Crenshaw County reassesses at market value upon sale, and your tax obligation resets based on the purchase price with no annual growth limitation. Homeowners 65+ earning under $12,500 annually qualify for the Homestead Exemption ($5,000 off assessed value) — apply with the Crenshaw County Assessor by December 31. Submit your homestead exemption claim to the Crenshaw County Assessor's office before year-end to reduce your assessed value and first-year tax liability.