Choctaw County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Choctaw County including 5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
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Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 36.5 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 14 | School: 16
Choctaw County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
14
School Mills
16
Unincorporated Total
36.5
Cities in Choctaw County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Butler | 7 | 43.5 |
| Gilbertown | 5 | 41.5 |
| Lisman | 4 | 40.5 |
| Silas | 4 | 40.5 |
| Toxey | 4 | 40.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 36.5 |
Calculating What You Will Owe in Choctaw County
Understanding Choctaw County begins with its 36.5-mill baseline, the reference rate against which each incorporated city adds its own educational and municipal levies. The breakdown behind that baseline is 6.5 state mills, 14 county mills, and 16 school mills.
The 10% Class III assessment cap is the pivotal figure for Choctaw County owners: a property valued at $300,000 is assessed at only $30,000, and the county's 36.5-mill rate is applied to that reduced base rather than the full appraisal.
Primary residents of Choctaw County may claim Alabama's homestead exemption, trimming $6,000 from assessed value ($4,000 state plus $2,000 county) before the millage rate is applied.
Choctaw County contains 5 incorporated cities, including Butler, Lisman, and Toxey. City limits introduce municipal mills on top of the county baseline, so two homes of equal value can carry very different bills depending on jurisdiction.
Treat these Choctaw County estimates as an informed starting point and validate the exact numbers with the county assessor prior to budgeting your monthly escrow.