Assessing:

This office is responsible for the assessment of property, both real and personal, for the purpose of ad valorem taxation. All exemptions, applicable under Alabama State Law, must be applied for in this office. This office maintains records of property ownership by subdivision, lots and also metes and bounds descriptions. Plat maps are available for research. Recorded subdivision plats are available for research as well as a listing of ownership of lots. Old assessment records and plat books are available for research purposes. Some records date back to the 1800's.

Tax Collection:

The Revenue Commissioner is responsible for collecting the ad valorem taxes on real and personal property. Taxes are due and payable each year on October 1 and become delinquent if not paid by December 31. Payments may be made in person, or to avoid waiting in line, by mailing a check or money order to the Revenue Commissioner's office.

This office is in the process of setting up payment by credit card. We plan to be accepting cards by October 1, 2000. Any questions regarding the payment of ad valorem (property) taxes should be directed to this office.