36075 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 36075 (Shorter, Alabama) pay a median of $688/year in property taxes on homes valued at $112,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 67% above the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 36075 is approximately $57, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Macon County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 36075 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35222 (0.61%) and 35206 (0.61%).

In Shorter, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $49,602, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama imposes no statewide assessment cap, so your property value can be reassessed upward each year and will reset to market value upon sale. Macon County offers a Homestead Exemption ($4,000 off assessed value) available to owner-occupants—apply directly with the Macon County Assessor within the timeframe specified in your purchase closing documents. File your exemption claim with Macon County Assessor before the next tax roll deadline to avoid paying taxes on the full assessed value.