36784 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 36784 (Thomasville, Alabama) pay a median of $388/year in property taxes on homes valued at $122,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.32%, which is 14% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 36784 is approximately $32, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clarke County. This is $217 less than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 36784 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36040 (0.32%) and 36303 (0.32%).

In Thomasville, property taxes represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $51,442, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama does not cap annual assessment increases; reassessment to market value occurs at sale, and subsequent growth follows the county appraisal schedule. Clarke County's $4,000 Homestead Exemption applies to owner-occupants and reduces school and county taxes—register with the Clarke County Assessor's office. Contact Clarke County Assessor right after closing to apply for your exemption and confirm your assessment reflects the correct homestead reduction.