Jefferson County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Jefferson County including 36 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 40.0 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 14 | School: 19.5
Jefferson County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
14
School Mills
19.5
Unincorporated Total
40
Cities in Jefferson County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Adamsville | 6.5 | 46.5 |
| Alabaster | 12.5 | 52.5 |
| Argo | 4.5 | 44.5 |
| Bessemer | 14 | 54 |
| Birmingham | 17 | 57 |
| Brighton | 5 | 45 |
| Brookside | 5 | 45 |
| Center Point | 6.5 | 46.5 |
| Clay | 7 | 47 |
| Fairfield | 10 | 50 |
| Fultondale | 8 | 48 |
| Gardendale | 8 | 48 |
| Graysville | 5 | 45 |
| Helena | 9.5 | 49.5 |
| Homewood | 14 | 54 |
| Hoover | 10.5 | 50.5 |
| Hueytown | 9.5 | 49.5 |
| Irondale | 7.5 | 47.5 |
| Kimberly | 4 | 44 |
| Leeds | 8 | 48 |
| Lipscomb | 6 | 46 |
| Maytown | 4 | 44 |
| Midfield | 7.5 | 47.5 |
| Morris | 4 | 44 |
| Mountain Brook | 14.5 | 54.5 |
| Mulga | 5 | 45 |
| Pelham | 12 | 52 |
| Pinson | 4.5 | 44.5 |
| Pleasant Grove | 8.5 | 48.5 |
| Sylvan Springs | 3.5 | 43.5 |
| Tarrant | 8 | 48 |
| Trafford | 4 | 44 |
| Trussville | 12 | 52 |
| Vestavia Hills | 13.5 | 53.5 |
| Warrior | 5 | 45 |
| West Jefferson | 4 | 44 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 40 |
About Property Taxes in Jefferson County
Property taxes in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County is 40 mills, which includes state (6.5 mills), county (14 mills), and school district (19.5 mills) components.
If you own and occupy your home as your primary residence in Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County has 36 incorporated cities: Adamsville, Alabaster, Argo, Bessemer, Birmingham, Brighton, Brookside, Center Point, Clay, Fairfield, Fultondale, Gardendale, Graysville, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Hueytown, Irondale, Kimberly, Leeds, Lipscomb, Maytown, Midfield, Morris, Mountain Brook, Mulga, Pelham, Pinson, Pleasant Grove, Sylvan Springs, Tarrant, Trafford, Trussville, Vestavia Hills, Warrior, West Jefferson. 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.