DeKalb County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for DeKalb County including 13 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 29.5 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 10.5 | School: 12.5
DeKalb County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
10.5
School Mills
12.5
Unincorporated Total
29.5
Cities in DeKalb County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | 5 | 34.5 |
| Crossville | 5 | 34.5 |
| Fort Payne | 8 | 37.5 |
| Fyffe | 4 | 33.5 |
| Geraldine | 4 | 33.5 |
| Hammondville | 3 | 32.5 |
| Henagar | 5 | 34.5 |
| Ider | 3.5 | 33 |
| Mentone | 4 | 33.5 |
| Powell | 3 | 32.5 |
| Rainsville | 6 | 35.5 |
| Sylvania | 5 | 34.5 |
| Valley Head | 4 | 33.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 29.5 |
About Property Taxes in DeKalb County
Property taxes in DeKalb County, Alabama are calculated using the state's Class III residential assessment rate of 10%. This means only 10% of your property's appraised value is subject to taxation. The total millage rate for unincorporated areas of DeKalb County is 29.5 mills, which includes state (6.5 mills), county (10.5 mills), and school district (12.5 mills) components.
If you own and occupy your home as your primary residence in DeKalb County, you may qualify for Alabama's homestead exemption. This reduces your assessed value by $6,000 ($4,000 state + $2,000 county) before the millage rate is applied, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars annually on your property taxes.
DeKalb County has 13 incorporated cities: Collinsville, Crossville, Fort Payne, Fyffe, Geraldine, Hammondville, Henagar, Ider, Mentone, Powell, Rainsville, Sylvania, Valley Head. Properties within city limits are subject to additional municipal millage rates, which typically range from the lowest city rate to the highest. Use the calculator above to see the exact rate for your specific location.