Etowah County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Etowah County including 9 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 33.5 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 13 | School: 14
Etowah County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
13
School Mills
14
Unincorporated Total
33.5
Cities in Etowah County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Attalla | 8 | 41.5 |
| Gadsden | 12.5 | 46 |
| Glencoe | 6 | 39.5 |
| Hokes Bluff | 5 | 38.5 |
| Rainbow City | 6 | 39.5 |
| Reece City | 3 | 36.5 |
| Sardis City | 4 | 37.5 |
| Southside | 5 | 38.5 |
| Walnut Grove | 3 | 36.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 33.5 |
A Homeowner's Breakdown of Etowah County Property Taxes
Homeowners researching Etowah County quickly discover that the county's 33.5-mill unincorporated rate is only the starting point, since municipal layers reshape the final number block by block. Peel that rate apart and you find 6.5 mills flowing to the state, 13 to the county, and 14 to the school system.
The 10% Class III assessment cap is the pivotal figure for Etowah County owners: a property valued at $300,000 is assessed at only $30,000, and the county's 33.5-mill rate is applied to that reduced base rather than the full appraisal.
Primary residents of Etowah 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.
The 9 municipalities of Etowah County (Attalla, Rainbow City, and Walnut Grove among them) each set distinct rates, so entering your exact city rather than the county default produces a materially more accurate estimate.
Treat these Etowah County estimates as an informed starting point and validate the exact numbers with the county assessor prior to budgeting your monthly escrow.