Madison County, AL
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When I purchase property, what do I need to do?
What happens if my taxes become delinquent?
How is the tax rate established?
What happens if I did not receive a bill?
What period of time do tax bills cover?
Why do I still get a bill when I no longer own my property?
How do I calculate my tax bill?
When will I receive my tax bill?
What form of payment is accepted?
What are property taxes?
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 after December 31. Any questions regarding the payment of ad valorem (property) taxes should be directed to this office.
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?
New property owners often rely on their closing attorney or title company to record and assess their property. However, as the owner, you are ultimately responsible, so you should verify.
- Be sure the property deed is recorded in the Probate Office. Located at the Madison County Service Center, 1918 Memorial Parkway, NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Assess the property in the Tax Assessor's Office and claim any exemptions entitled to you.
Click here for more information about property assessment.
What happens if my taxes become delinquent?
A $5.00 late fee will be charged after December 31. Interest is charged at the rate of 1% per month on the base amount. There are also probate fees and advertisement fees. Please contact the office for these amounts. Our annual Tax Lien Sale & Auction is held in May, online only. Click here for Delinquent List.
How do I make payment?
Mail your payment to:
Madison County Service Center
Attention: Tax Collector
1918 Memorial Parkway, NW,
Huntsville, Al 35801
If a receipt is needed, send a STAMPED SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.
Otherwise, no receipt will be sent.
You may also pay by:
E-check-fee is $1.00.
Credit Card or Debit Card - There is a 2.5% convenience fee PLUS a $0.30 transaction fee.
Or pay in person at:
Tax Collector's office
Madison County Service Center
1918 Memorial Parkway, NW,
Huntsville, Al 35801
or
Madison Satellite Office
100 Plaza Blvd
Madison, AL 35758
Checks should be made payable to: Madison County Tax Collector
How is the tax rate established?
Your tax bill is based on millage rates that are set by the county commissions and other taxing agencies.
What happens if I did not receive a bill?
It is the taxpayers responsibility to know that your property taxes and/or your business taxes are due and payable on October 1st of each year and are considered delinquent after December 31. If you did not receive a bill, you can view, print and pay online here. You can also call the Tax Collectors office immediately 256-532-3370 or complete this form and email it to mctaxcoll@madisoncountyal.gov
What period of time do tax bills cover?
The tax bills will be based on the previous October 1st through September 30th of the current year.
Why do I still get a bill when I no longer own my property?
The property tax bill is based on the owner of record on October 1st of the previous year.
How do I calculate my tax bill?
After the tax assessor has placed a value on your 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.
Property taxes are assessed at the rate of $5.80 per $100 assessed valuation within the city of Huntsville, Madison $6.95, Triana $6.15, 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.
The Madison County tax rates are:
| Inside City Limits: | Per $100 Assessed Value |
Per $1000 Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $5.80 | .0580 |
| Madison | 6.95 | .0695 |
| Gurley | 4.05 | .0405 |
| Triana | 6.15 | .0615 |
| Owens Cross Roads | 4.05 | .0405 |
| New Hope | 4.05 | .0405 |
| Outside City Limits: (Unincorporated areas) | ||
| Land | 3.35 | .0335 |
| Improvements | 3.65 | .0365 |
| How to Compute Your Taxes w/Regular Homestead Exemption |
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| 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: |
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| State Exemption Assessed Value to $4000 X .0065 |
= _________ | |
| County Exemption Assessed Value to $2000 X .011 |
= _________ | |
| TOTAL | = _________ | |
To help you identify and locate property, mapping and assessment are available online, provided by the Tax Assessor. Please take note of the PPIN number and click here.
CURRENT YEAR REAL & PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION
When will I receive my tax bill?
Alabama law does not require that a tax bill be sent until after taxes become delinquent. However, this office does send out a courtesy notice by October 1. A delinquent and final bill will be sent after January 1 for all unpaid taxes not received by December 31. If you did not receive a notice, it is your responsibility to contact our office at 256-532-3370 and request a manual notice or complete this form and email it to mctaxcoll@madisoncountyal.gov You can view, pay, and print your tax bill online by clicking here.
When do I pay my taxes?
Please contact the Tax Collector's office at
(256) 532-3370 or email mctaxcoll@madisoncountyal.gov if you have any questions regarding the following tax dates:
Tax due - October 1
Tax delinquent - after December 31. Delinquent notices will be mailed.
If you are making payments after December 31, call the Tax Collector’s office or view, print and pay your bill online here. You may also email mctaxcoll@madisoncountyal.gov for the exact amount due. The amount due will be increased due to late fees and interest.
How and Where can I pay my taxes?
The Tax Collector’s office accepts cash, money order, cashier’s check, credit card, debit card, E-check, or personal check.
Personal Checks are NOT accepted in April or May.
Online
Click here and follow the steps to begin your online payment process.
There is a 2.5% convenience fee PLUS a $0.30 transaction fee for all credit or debit transactions.
Madison County does not receive any portion of convenience fees.
The fees go directly to the online payment processor.
In person:
Monday through Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm
Madison County Service Center
Tax Collector Office
1918 Memorial Parkway, NW
Huntsville, Al 35801
Madison Satellite Office
100 Plaza Blvd.
Madison, AL 35758
Monday through Friday
8:30am to 4:45pm
You may also pay by: E-check – There is a $1.00 fee added.
Credit Card or Debit Card - There is a 2.5% convenience fee PLUS a $0.30 transaction fee.
Checks should be made payable to: Madison County Tax Collector
By Mail:
Payment must be postmarked by December 31 to avoid late fee and interest
Madison County Service Center
Tax Collector Office
1918 Memorial Parkway, NW
Huntsville, Al 35801
Please tear off and include the bottom portion of your tax notice or bill to insure proper posting.
Return both the remittance and your payment in the envelope provided.
During April and May of each year ONLY certified funds, cash, money order, debit or credit cards are accepted for real property payments.
Checks should be made payable to: Madison County Tax Collector
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