36319 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 36319 (Columbia, Alabama) pay a median of $511/year in property taxes on homes valued at $165,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.31%, which is 16% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 36319 is approximately $43, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Henry County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 36319 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36767 (0.31%) and 35555 (0.31%).

In Columbia, property taxes represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $61,845, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide assessment cap; your property will be reassessed to purchase price at sale and may increase annually per county appraisal rolls. Henry County provides a $4,000 Homestead Exemption for primary residences—apply directly to the Henry County Assessor's office to exempt this amount from county and school taxes. File your exemption claim with Henry County Assessor immediately after purchase to lock in the reduction for your first tax bill.