Shelby County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Shelby County including 14 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 44.5 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 16 | School: 22
Shelby County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
16
School Mills
22
Unincorporated Total
44.5
Cities in Shelby County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Alabaster | 12.5 | 57 |
| Calera | 9 | 53.5 |
| Chelsea | 7 | 51.5 |
| Columbiana | 8 | 52.5 |
| Harpersville | 4 | 48.5 |
| Helena | 9.5 | 54 |
| Hoover | 10.5 | 55 |
| Indian Springs Village | 3.5 | 48 |
| Montevallo | 10.5 | 55 |
| Pelham | 12 | 56.5 |
| Vincent | 4 | 48.5 |
| Westover | 3 | 47.5 |
| Wilsonville | 4 | 48.5 |
| Wilton | 3 | 47.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 44.5 |
About Property Taxes in Shelby County
Property taxes in Shelby County, Alabama are calculated using the state's Class III residential assessment rate of 10%. This means only 10% of your property's appraised value is subject to taxation. The total millage rate for unincorporated areas of Shelby County is 44.5 mills, which includes state (6.5 mills), county (16 mills), and school district (22 mills) components.
If you own and occupy your home as your primary residence in Shelby County, you may qualify for Alabama's homestead exemption. This reduces your assessed value by $6,000 ($4,000 state + $2,000 county) before the millage rate is applied, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars annually on your property taxes.
Shelby County has 14 incorporated cities: Alabaster, Calera, Chelsea, Columbiana, Harpersville, Helena, Hoover, Indian Springs Village, Montevallo, Pelham, Vincent, Westover, Wilsonville, Wilton. Properties within city limits are subject to additional municipal millage rates, which typically range from the lowest city rate to the highest. Use the calculator above to see the exact rate for your specific location.