Lowndes County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Lowndes County including 3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 42.5 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 16 | School: 20
Lowndes County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
16
School Mills
20
Unincorporated Total
42.5
Cities in Lowndes County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Deposit | 5 | 47.5 |
| Hayneville | 6 | 48.5 |
| Mosses | 4 | 46.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 42.5 |
Understanding Property Taxes in Lowndes County
In Lowndes County, the property tax conversation revolves around a 42.5-mill unincorporated foundation and the localized adjustments layered on top of it. Those base mills split into 6.5 for the state, 16 for the county, and 20 dedicated to 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 Lowndes County home appraised at $250,000, only $25,000 becomes the taxable base before any exemptions are applied.
Owner-occupants across Lowndes 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 3 municipalities of Lowndes County (Fort Deposit, Hayneville, and Mosses among them) each set distinct rates, so entering your exact city rather than the county default produces a materially more accurate estimate.
Rates shift and district lines are occasionally redrawn, so always verify your specific Lowndes County figures with the county assessor's office before relying on them for a closing.