Washington County Property Tax Calculator
Accurate property tax estimates for Washington County including 3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas.
Property Tax Calculator
Alabama Class III Residential
Reduces assessed value by $6,000
Total Millage Rate: 30.5 mills
State: 6.5 | County: 11.5 | School: 12.5
Washington County Tax Rates
State Mills
6.5
County Mills
11.5
School Mills
12.5
Unincorporated Total
30.5
Cities in Washington County
| City | City Mills | Total Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Chatom | 6 | 36.5 |
| McIntosh | 4 | 34.5 |
| Millry | 4 | 34.5 |
| Unincorporated Areas | — | 30.5 |
Calculating What You Will Owe in Washington County
In Washington County, the property tax conversation revolves around a 30.5-mill unincorporated foundation and the localized adjustments layered on top of it. Those base mills split into 6.5 for the state, 11.5 for the county, and 12.5 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 Washington County home appraised at $250,000, only $25,000 becomes the taxable base before any exemptions are applied.
Primary residents of Washington County may claim Alabama's homestead exemption, trimming $6,000 from assessed value ($4,000 state plus $2,000 county) before the millage rate is applied.
The 3 municipalities of Washington County (Chatom, McIntosh, and Millry among them) each set distinct rates, so entering your exact city rather than the county default produces a materially more accurate estimate.
Treat these Washington County estimates as an informed starting point and validate the exact numbers with the county assessor prior to budgeting your monthly escrow.