Lee County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Lee County including 8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 38.5 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 12 | School: 20
Lee County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
12
School Mills
20
Unincorporated Total
38.5
Cities in Lee County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 11 | 49.5 |
| Beauregard | 4 | 42.5 |
| Loachapoka | 3.5 | 42 |
| Notasulga | 5 | 43.5 |
| Opelika | 12.5 | 51 |
| Phenix City | 8 | 46.5 |
| Smiths Station | 5 | 43.5 |
| Waverly | 3 | 41.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 38.5 |
Calculating What You Will Owe in Lee County
In Lee County, the property tax conversation revolves around a 38.5-mill unincorporated foundation and the localized adjustments layered on top of it. Those base mills split into 6.5 for the state, 12 for the county, and 20 dedicated to schools.
The 10% Class III assessment cap is the pivotal figure for Lee County owners: a property valued at $300,000 is assessed at only $30,000, and the county's 38.5-mill rate is applied to that reduced base rather than the full appraisal.
The homestead exemption is where many Lee County owners find real savings, a combined $6,000 reduction in assessed value that must be filed with the local assessor to take effect.
Lee County contains 8 incorporated cities, including Auburn, Opelika, and Waverly. 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 Lee County estimates as an informed starting point and validate the exact numbers with the county assessor prior to budgeting your monthly escrow.