36262 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 36262 (Fruithurst, Alabama) pay a median of $395/year in property taxes on homes valued at $150,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.26%, which is 28% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 36262 is approximately $33, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cleburne County. This is $210 less than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 36262 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36048 (0.26%) and 36583 (0.26%).

In Fruithurst, property taxes represent approximately 0.6% of the median household income of $66,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama imposes no state-level assessment cap; reassessment to market value is automatic at purchase, and annual increases depend on county appraisal practices. Cleburne County provides a $4,000 Homestead Exemption for owner-occupants—file your claim with the Cleburne County Assessor to reduce your taxable assessed value. Contact Cleburne County Assessor right after your purchase closes to apply for the exemption and verify your base year assessment.