Lamar County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Lamar County including 4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 29.0 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 10.5 | School: 12
Lamar County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
10.5
School Mills
12
Unincorporated Total
29
Cities in Lamar County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy | 4 | 33 |
| Millport | 5 | 34 |
| Sulligent | 6 | 35 |
| Vernon | 7.5 | 36.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 29 |
Navigating Residential Tax Rates Across Lamar County
Understanding Lamar County begins with its 29-mill baseline, the reference rate against which each incorporated city adds its own educational and municipal levies. The breakdown behind that baseline is 6.5 state mills, 10.5 county mills, and 12 school mills.
Alabama classifies owner-occupied homes as Class III property, which means your assessed value equals just 10% of the appraised market value. On a Lamar County home appraised at $250,000, only $25,000 becomes the taxable base before any exemptions are applied.
Primary residents of Lamar 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 4 municipalities of Lamar County (Kennedy, Sulligent, and Vernon among them) each set distinct rates, so entering your exact city rather than the county default produces a materially more accurate estimate.
Treat these Lamar County estimates as an informed starting point and validate the exact numbers with the county assessor prior to budgeting your monthly escrow.