Dallas County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Dallas County including 3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
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Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 40.5 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 16 | School: 18
Dallas County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
16
School Mills
18
Unincorporated Total
40.5
Cities in Dallas County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Orrville | 5 | 45.5 |
| Selma | 12 | 52.5 |
| Valley Grande | 4 | 44.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 40.5 |
Understanding Property Taxes in Dallas County
Dallas County anchors its residential property tax framework on a baseline of 40.5 mills for unincorporated parcels, a figure that shapes every escrow projection across the county. That 40.5-mill total is composed of 6.5 state mills, 16 county mills, and 18 mills earmarked for local schools.
Alabama classifies owner-occupied homes as Class III property, which means your assessed value equals just 10% of the appraised market value. On a Dallas County home appraised at $250,000, only $25,000 becomes the taxable base before any exemptions are applied.
Primary residents of Dallas 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.
Dallas County contains 3 incorporated cities, including Orrville, Selma, and Valley Grande. 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 Dallas County estimates as an informed starting point and validate the exact numbers with the county assessor prior to budgeting your monthly escrow.