Jackson County
Jackson County, Alabama
102 E Laurel Street
Scottsboro, Alabama 35768
Tel: 256-574-9280
Fax: 256-574-9321
County Website: Jackson county
Assessor Website: Jackson county assessor
Jackson County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you feel your property value is incorrect you may file a written protest with the Jackson County Board of Equalization.
- Upon your appeal, if time permits, you will be contacted by the county appraiser to review your valuation.
- If, after this review, you are still not satisfied with your valuation, a hearing will be set for you to formally meet with the Board of Equalization to present information you feel justifies a change in value.
- Following this hearing, you will be notified of the decision of the Board of Equalization.
- You may appeal to Circuit Court within 30 days of their decision.
- In order to preserve your right to carry the appeal process to Circuit Court, taxes must be paid by December 31, or a bond filed in Circuit Court in double the amount of taxes due.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Jackson county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Jackson county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Jackson 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. Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson county Alabama tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Jackson County
Homes in Jackson county have a median home value of $108,230.
Jackson county home values are ranked 35 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, Jackson county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-17%.
The median household income in Jackson county is $42,578.
Compared to the state of Alabama and the United States, Jackson county's median household income is lower than the state of Alabama's average median household income of $45,050 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Jackson county's population has grown from 47,796 in 1990 to 52,579 in 2020, an increase of 10% 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.
Jackson county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Alabama and the United States.
Jackson County Alabama Cities
Bridgeport, Bryant, Dutton, Estillfork, Fackler, Flat Rock, Hollytree, Hollywood, Hytop, Paint Rock, Pisgah, Princeton, Section, Stevenson, Trenton, Woodville
Jackson County Alabama Zipcodes
35740 / 35744 / 35745 / 35746 / 35751 / 35752 / 35764 / 35765 / 35766 / 35768 / 35771 / 35772 / 35774 / 35776 / 35958 / 35966 /
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