36117 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 36117 (Montgomery, Alabama) pay a median of $846/year in property taxes on homes valued at $225,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.37%, which is near the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 36117 is approximately $71, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Montgomery County. This is $241 more than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 36117 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36353 (0.37%) and 35014 (0.38%).

In Montgomery, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $72,237, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide property tax cap; Montgomery County reassesses at market value upon purchase, and with median home values exceeding $376,500, expect a substantial tax increase from prior-owner levels. Homeowners 65 and older with annual income under $12,500 receive a $5,000 Homestead Exemption — apply to the Montgomery County Assessor by December 31 to reduce your assessed value. Contact the Montgomery County Assessor immediately after closing to file your homestead exemption and confirm your property's assessed value.