Lynda Hall became Madison County's Tax Collector January 2000. She previously worked in the Tax Assessor's Office assessing real property for taxation, including applying current use values, researching property history and handling correspondence concerning current use and rollbacks, working with senior and disability exemptions and grading/classification structures. Lynda is a State of Alabama Certified Appraiser and Tax Administrator. Since taking office as Tax Collector, Lynda has opened satellite offices at Meridianville/Highway 231/431 and Parkway Place Mall. These offices are fully automated with computers. Lynda has also added the capability for online tax payments via the internet and toll free telephone payment capabilities in English as well as Spanish when paying by credit card. Lynda is working with the financial institutions seeking the highest rate of return on collected taxes. Biography Lynda was born in Madison County and graduated from Madison County High School at Gurley. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Slavic with a minor in history at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The Slavic area studies prepares individuals for careers in government, industry, and international commerce and trade. It includes foreign languages and literature, history and political science. Lynda was appointed by Governor Don Seigelman to finish the term of former Tax Collector, Mr. Thomas Ragland and then elected by the citizens of Madison County in 2002 and 2008. She is a State of Alabama Certified Appraiser and Alabama Certified Tax Administrator. Lynda has one daughter, Jessica Paige, a U S Marine and is a member of the Gurley United Methodist Church. 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 The Madison County Tax Collector is responsible for collecting the ad valorem taxes on real estate as well as business personal property. Taxes are due and payable each year on October 1 and become delinquent January 1. Any questions regarding the payment of ad valorem (property) taxes should be directed to this office. Property taxes are assessed at the rate of $5.80 per $100 assessed valuation within the city of Huntsville, Madison $5.75, Triana $4.95, and New Hope, Gurley, and Owens Cross Roads at $4.05. Property outside the limits of any municipality are assessed at $3.35 on land and $3.65 on improvements. Frequently Asked Questions: What are property taxes? Property (Ad Valorem) Taxes are taxes on Real and/or Business Personal Property. Ad valorem means "according to value". Real property includes land and improvements (buildings). Business Personal Property refers to furniture, fixtures, tools, and equipment used in the operation of a business. These are items which are movable or not permanently fixed to the land. Airplanes are included whether or not used in a business. 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: Tax due - October 1 Tax delinquent - January 1 (notices mailed) Probate judge advertises delinquent tax payers - 1st Tuesday in February Property advertised for tax sale - April (3 consecutive Tuesdays) Tax Sale - May 2010 Tax Sale In helping you to identify and locate a certain piece of property, there is both mapping and assessment available online from the Tax Assessor. Please take note of the PPIN number and click here. 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 you are making payments after December 31st, due to interest and late fees please call our office at (256) 532-3370 for an exact figure. The Bureau Code for Madison County is 5323370. This will be needed to process your transaction either by phone or online. Pay your Madison County property taxes online Telephone payments are available in English or Spanish by calling 1-866-549-1010. 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: Lynda Hall Madison County Tax Collector Madison County Courthouse 100 Northside Square Huntsville, AL 35801-4820 Main Office 256-532-3370 Fax Number 256-532-3368 If you have any questions for your tax collector please email to taxcol@co.madison.al.us Where can I pay my taxes? Tax Collector's Office - Madison County Courthouse, Room 116 Madison County Satellite Offices: Flint Crossing - Meridianville/Highway 231/431 County Office, Ste K Parkway Place Mall - 2801 Memorial Parkway - 1st Floor by Belk Courthouse Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 M-F Satellite Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 M-F Satellites Closed for Lunch: 12:00 - 12:30 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. Click here for Current Tax Disbursements and Top Ten Taxpayers Click here for Madison County School Tax Revenue MADISON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TOTAL COLLECTIONS AND PARCELS REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY 20 YEAR TREND TAX YEAR NUMBER OF PARCELS TAX YEAR COLLECTIONS 1990 113,738 51,611,918 1991 114,850 61,760,396 1992 116,221 63,144,292 1993 119,696 65,102,714 1994 124,143 68,926,566 1995 127,757 70,300,181 1996 131,205 73,276,567 1997 133,057 79,373,857 1998 136,688 83,035,634 1999 140,168 86,736,403 2000 143,110 87,332,315 2001 146,421 100,111,262 2002 148,731 105,342,275 2003 151,131 109,785,372 2004 153,981 116,060,821 2005 157,490 139,404,418 2006 158,727 149,279,097 2007 162,946 169,511,999 2008 168,979 182,660,354 2009 172,193 188,745,055 2010 173,845 191,236,904 ** 2010 is prior to final settlement. 2010 & 2009 are unaudited. Comparison of the 2009 & 2010 personal property yearly insolvents. 2009 $23,144 2010 $59,699 Click Here for Tax Levies in Madison County COMPARISON OF THE 2008 & 2009 PERSONAL PROPERTY YEARLY INSOLVENT 2008 - $17,297 2009 - $23,144