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Tax Collector 256-532-3370
Fax 256-532-3368
100 Northside Square
Courthouse 116
Huntsville, Alabama 35801-4820
e-mail: taxcol@madisoncountyal.gov
Lynda Hall, Tax Collector
Marguerite Peterman, Chief Accountant

CURRENT YEAR REAL & PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are property taxes?

When I purchase property, what do I need to do?

• Go to the Probate Office on the 1st floor of the Madison County Courthouse (Room 100) and record your deed.
• The following October 1 through December 31 after you purchase the property, go to the tax assessor's office on the 1st floor of the Madison County Courthouse (Room 121), and claim any exemptions
• When you purchase property during the year, you need to make sure the taxes are paid. The tax bill will usually be in the previous owner's name. You are responsible for taxes on all property you own, no matter how the bill may be listed.
• The fiscal year is from October 1 through September 30. All property purchased during this period should be assessed the following October 1 through December 31 in order to receive a bill in your name for the next year.
• Report all ownership and/or address changes promptly to the tax assessor in writing.

How do I calculate my tax bill?

After the tax assessor has placed an assessed value on you property, the amount of taxes owed is determined by multiplying the correct tax rate by the assessed value, then subtracting the proper exemptions. In order to determine assessed value, multiply the appraised value by the proper classification. The Madison County tax rates are:

Inside City Limits:	Per $100 Assessed Value	Per $1000 Assessed Value
Huntsville	$5.80	.0580
Madison	5.75	.0575
Gurley	4.05	.0405
Triana	4.95	.0495
Owens Cross Roads	4.05	.0405
New Hope	4.05	.0405
Outside City Limits
Land	3.35	.0335
Improvements	3.65	.0365
How to Compute Your Taxes w/Regular Homestead Exemption
Assessed Value State, County, State X Millage Rate	= _________
All Taxes Before Homestead Exemption If value is $4000 or over deduct $48	= _________
TOTAL	= _________
If assessed value less than $4000 Continue as follows:
State Exemption Assessed Value to $4000 X .0065	= _________
County Exemption Assessed Value to $2000 X .011	= _________
TOTAL	= _________

When will I receive my tax bill?
Your first bill will arrive in October. A second and third bill could be sent after January 1st if you have not paid your taxes by December 31st.

When do I pay my taxes?
Please contact the Tax Collector's office at (256) 532-3370 if you have any questions regarding the following tax dates:

How can I pay my tax bill?
The Madison County Tax Collector's office is pleased to offer the convenience of paying your property taxes online. Simply click on the link below and follow the steps to begin your payment process.

Please note, there is a 2.40% convenience fee for all transactions. Madison County does not receive any portion of the convenience fee, which goes directly to the online payment processor, Certified Payments. This is a common feature of online payment services.

For further information about how to pay your tax with credit card click here.

If mailing your check or money order please note the following:
Tax notices have changed to an 8 1/2 x 11 format. Tear off the bottom portion and return in the envelope provided A $30 returned check fee will be charged for any non sufficient check payments. During March, April and May of each year we only accept certified funds for real property payments - no personal checks.

You may mail your check or money order payment to:

If you have any questions for your tax collector please email to taxcol@co.madison.al.us

Where can I pay my taxes?

Note: Credit card payments are no longer accepted at the satellite offices. They are available only at the courthouse location.

Collection Information

In 2009, the very latest tax figures show $188,745,055 was collected representing 172,193 parcels. This was an increase of 8% from 2008. A complete year by year, 20 year history chart can be found below.

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