36521 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 36521 (Chunchula, Alabama) pay a median of $752/year in property taxes on homes valued at $168,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.45%, which is 21% above the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 36521 is approximately $63, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mobile County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 36521 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36922 (0.45%) and 35810 (0.44%).

In Chunchula, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $69,360, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide assessment cap; reassessment to market value is mandatory at sale, and annual increases follow the county appraisal schedule. Mobile County provides a $4,000 Homestead Exemption for owner-occupants—register with the Mobile County Assessor's office to exempt this amount from county and school taxes. Submit your exemption application to Mobile County Assessor within 30 days of closing to ensure the reduction takes effect on your first tax bill.