Jackson County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Jackson County including 8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 26.5 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 10 | School: 10
Jackson County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
10
School Mills
10
Unincorporated Total
26.5
Cities in Jackson County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 5 | 31.5 |
| Dutton | 3 | 29.5 |
| Hollywood | 3 | 29.5 |
| Paint Rock | 3 | 29.5 |
| Pisgah | 3 | 29.5 |
| Scottsboro | 10 | 36.5 |
| Section | 3.5 | 30 |
| Stevenson | 5 | 31.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 26.5 |
Calculating What You Will Owe in Jackson County
Jackson County anchors its residential property tax framework on a baseline of 26.5 mills for unincorporated parcels, a figure that shapes every escrow projection across the county. That 26.5-mill total is composed of 6.5 state mills, 10 county mills, and 10 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 Jackson County home appraised at $250,000, only $25,000 becomes the taxable base before any exemptions are applied.
Owner-occupants across Jackson County should file for the homestead exemption promptly; the $6,000 assessed-value reduction directly lowers the mills owed and compounds in value year over year.
The 8 municipalities of Jackson County (Bridgeport, Pisgah, and Stevenson among them) each set distinct rates, so entering your exact city rather than the county default produces a materially more accurate estimate.
Before finalizing any Jackson County purchase, confirm current millage and exemption figures with the Jackson County tax assessor, since local rates and district boundaries are adjusted periodically.