Madison County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Madison County including 8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 38.0 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 12 | School: 19.5
Madison County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
12
School Mills
19.5
Unincorporated Total
38
Cities in Madison County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Gurley | 4 | 42 |
| Hazel Green | 3 | 41 |
| Huntsville | 11.5 | 49.5 |
| Madison | 10 | 48 |
| Meridianville | 4 | 42 |
| New Hope | 5 | 43 |
| Owens Cross Roads | 4 | 42 |
| Triana | 4 | 42 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 38 |
Understanding Property Taxes in Madison County
Understanding Madison County begins with its 38-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, 12 county mills, and 19.5 school mills.
Because Madison County residences fall under Alabama's Class III designation, the state caps the assessment ratio at 10% of fair market value, a protective ceiling that keeps taxable value far below the sale price for local families.
Owner-occupants across Madison 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.
Madison County contains 8 incorporated cities, including Gurley, Meridianville, and Triana. 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 Madison County estimates as an informed starting point and validate the exact numbers with the county assessor prior to budgeting your monthly escrow.