Houston County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Houston County, Alabama. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.31%
State Effective Rate
0.37%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$255
Median Home Value (ACS)
$183,300
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$562
Owner-Occupied Households
27,624
The typical owner-occupied home in Houston County is valued at $183,300 with a median real estate tax bill of $562 per year — an effective rate of 0.31%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Alabama
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.37%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Houston County, Alabama, the current county-level estimate is 0.31%, or approximately $1,240 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Houston County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.31% · vs Alabama: 0.37% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $775 | $65 |
| $400,000 | $1,240 | $103 |
| $500,000 | $1,550 | $129 |
| $750,000 | $2,325 | $194 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,100 | $258 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Houston County0.31%
- Baldwin County0.30%
- Limestone County0.32%
- St. Clair County0.32%
- Tuscaloosa County0.32%
- Morgan County0.34%
- Elmore County0.27%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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