Chilton County property tax
Homeowners in Chilton County, Alabama typically pay about 0.33% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $537 on a median home value of $161,300.
Typical effective rate
0.33%
higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$537
per year
Median home value
$161,300
In AL
#30
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.33% — 64% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 11% lower than the Alabama median of 0.38%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $660 for mortgaged homes, $440 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 30th highest effective rate of 67 ranked Alabama counties; nationally it sits around the 3th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Chilton County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.33%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Chilton County, AL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Chilton County is 0.33% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($537) divided by the median home value ($161,300) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Chilton County?
The median owner-occupied home in Chilton County is valued at $161,300, and the median real estate tax paid is $537 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $660, versus $440 for homes without one.
How does Chilton County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Chilton County's effective rate is 11% lower than the Alabama median, ranking 30th of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Alabama counties
Counties ranked closest to Chilton County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Alabama counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Henry County | 0.34% | $553 |
| 28 | Geneva County | 0.34% | $447 |
| 29 | Morgan County | 0.34% | $718 |
| 31 | Clarke County | 0.33% | $396 |
| 32 | Perry County | 0.33% | $281 |
| 33 | DeKalb County | 0.32% | $496 |
Official data & resources for Chilton County
- Chilton County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Chilton County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Chilton County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.