Limestone County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Limestone County including 5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 35.5 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 12.5 | School: 16.5
Limestone County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
12.5
School Mills
16.5
Unincorporated Total
35.5
Cities in Limestone County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Ardmore | 5 | 40.5 |
| Athens | 9 | 44.5 |
| Elkmont | 4 | 39.5 |
| Lester | 3 | 38.5 |
| Mooresville | 3 | 38.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 35.5 |
Understanding Property Taxes in Limestone County
In Limestone County, the property tax conversation revolves around a 35.5-mill unincorporated foundation and the localized adjustments layered on top of it. Those base mills split into 6.5 for the state, 12.5 for the county, and 16.5 dedicated to schools.
The 10% Class III assessment cap is the pivotal figure for Limestone County owners: a property valued at $300,000 is assessed at only $30,000, and the county's 35.5-mill rate is applied to that reduced base rather than the full appraisal.
Owner-occupants across Limestone 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.
Within Limestone County, incorporated areas such as Ardmore, Elkmont, and Mooresville layer city-specific millage over the 35.5-mill county floor, which is why the calculator above isolates each jurisdiction so you can compare precisely.
Before finalizing any Limestone County purchase, confirm current millage and exemption figures with the Limestone County tax assessor, since local rates and district boundaries are adjusted periodically.