Franklin County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Franklin 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: 29.0 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 10.5 | School: 12
Franklin County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
10.5
School Mills
12
Unincorporated Total
29
Cities in Franklin County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Hodges | 3 | 32 |
| Phil Campbell | 5 | 34 |
| Red Bay | 7 | 36 |
| Russellville | 8.5 | 37.5 |
| Vina | 4 | 33 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 29 |
Understanding Property Taxes in Franklin County
Franklin County anchors its residential property tax framework on a baseline of 29 mills for unincorporated parcels, a figure that shapes every escrow projection across the county. That 29-mill total is composed of 6.5 state mills, 10.5 county mills, and 12 mills earmarked for local schools.
The 10% Class III assessment cap is the pivotal figure for Franklin County owners: a property valued at $300,000 is assessed at only $30,000, and the county's 29-mill rate is applied to that reduced base rather than the full appraisal.
Primary residents of Franklin 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.
Franklin County contains 5 incorporated cities, including Hodges, Red Bay, and Vina. 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 Franklin County estimates as an informed starting point and validate the exact numbers with the county assessor prior to budgeting your monthly escrow.