Baldwin County
Baldwin County, Alabama
1705 U.S. Hwy 31 S.
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
Tel: 251-937-9561
Fax: 251-937-0252
County Website: Baldwin county
Assessor Website: Baldwin county assessor
Baldwin County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- You can appeal instantly online at https://services.baldwincountyal.gov/RevenueAppeals
- Online you will need to provide PPIN, Parcel, Property Address, Owner Name(s), Mailing Address, Phone No, Cell Phone No, Email
- If you have supporting data for an appeal, you can upload the supporting documents.
- For offline appeals, the printable appeal form in no longer available.
- Board of Equalization hearings are held at the Revenue Commission office in Bay Minette from June through September.
URLs
- https://baldwincountyal.gov/government/revenue-commission/divisions/appraisals-and-valuations/property-appeal
- https://services.baldwincountyal.gov/RevenueAppeals
- https://baldwincountyal.gov/docs/default-source/revenue-documents/forms-and-downloads/appeal-form-with-email-instructions.pdf?sfvrsn=4025e8be_3
Contact
BALDWIN COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
PO BOX 1389
BAY MINETTE, AL 36507
email Property Appeal
Fax 251-580-1680
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Baldwin county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Baldwin county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Baldwin county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Baldwin county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Baldwin county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Baldwin county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Baldwin county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Baldwin county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Baldwin county Alabama tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Baldwin County
Homes in Baldwin county have a median home value of $210,261.
Baldwin county home values are ranked 2 out of 67 counties in the state of Alabama for median home price. The average median home value in Alabama is $108,647. Wilcox county has the lowest median price at $60,824. Shelby county has the highest median price at $220,401.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Baldwin county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~61%.
The median household income in Baldwin county is $61,756.
Compared to the state of Alabama and the United States, Baldwin county's median household income is higher than the state of Alabama's average median household income of $45,050 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Baldwin county's population has grown from 98,280 in 1990 to 231,767 in 2020, an increase of 136% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Alabama's population has grown from 4,040,389 in 1990 to 5,024,279 in 2020, an increase of 24% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Baldwin county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Alabama and the United States.
Baldwin County Alabama Cities
Bay Minette, Bon Secour, Daphne, Elberta, Fairhope, Foley, Fort Morgan, Lillian, Little River, Loxley, Montrose, Orange Beach, Perdido, Point Clear, Robertsdale, Seminole, Silverhill, Spanish Fort, Stapleton, Stockton, Summerdale
Baldwin County Alabama Zipcodes
36507 / 36511 / 36526 / 36527 / 36530 / 36532 / 36535 / 36542 / 36549 / 36550 / 36551 / 36559 / 36561 / 36562 / 36564 / 36567 / 36574 / 36576 / 36578 / 36579 / 36580 /
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