Covington County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 10,975.
The median annual property tax in Covington County is $358, which is 30% lower than the Alabama state average and 81% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.25% on a median home value of $142,500. Property taxes represent 0.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$358
-30% vs State
-81% vs US
Median Home Value
$142,500
-5% vs State
-33% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.25%
-26% vs State
-74% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$383
$32/mo
Without Mortgage
$337
$28/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $358 +8.8% | 0.25% |
| 2022 | $329 +4.4% | 0.26% |
| 2021 | $315 +9.8% | 0.28% |
| 2020 | $287 -1.7% | 0.29% |
| 2019 | $292 | 0.30% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$50,886
per year
Monthly Tax
$30
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Cherokee County
Tax: $643/yr Rate: 0.39%
Tallapoosa County
Tax: $450/yr Rate: 0.31%
Lee County
Tax: $1,183/yr Rate: 0.50%
Hale County
Tax: $406/yr Rate: 0.32%
Perry County
Tax: $325/yr Rate: 0.37%
Chilton County
Tax: $478/yr Rate: 0.34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Covington County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Covington County is $358 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.25% on a median home value of $142,500.
How does Covington County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Covington County are 81% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.25% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Covington County? ▼
In Covington County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $383 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $337. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Covington County? ▼
Property taxes in Covington County represent approximately 0.7% of the median household income of $50,886. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.