Jefferson County property taxes are due Oct. 1 and delinquent after Dec. 31. Hoover levies total 72.6 mills on the Jefferson side. Tax Collector: 205-325-5500.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Updated each year. Rates come from the Alabama Department of Revenue’s 2025 millage table (PDF); dates and contacts from Jefferson County.
Hoover homeowners in Jefferson County pay one property tax bill that covers the state, the county, the school system and the City of Hoover. Bills go out in the fall. Taxes are due Oct. 1 and become delinquent if they are not paid by Dec. 31, according to the county’s property tax FAQ. Part of Hoover is in Shelby County, and those homes are billed by Shelby County instead (see below).
Who to call
- Paying your bill, receipts, delinquent taxes: Jefferson County Tax Collector, Birmingham office, 205-325-5500; Bessemer office, 205-481-4131 (county directory)
- Appeals of value (protests): Board of Equalization, Birmingham office, 205-325-5566, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Suite A500; Bessemer office, 205-481-4120
- Homestead and senior exemptions: Jefferson County Tax Assessor, through the county directory or the county’s main line, 205-325-5300
- Look up your parcel, value and bill: Jefferson County property portal
How the bill is worked out
Alabama taxes property on a share of its value. An owner-occupied single-family home is Class III property, assessed at 10% of its appraised value, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue. The millage rate is applied to that assessed value. One mill is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value.
Before any exemptions, a home appraised at $300,000 is assessed at $30,000. At 72.6 mills, that is $2,178 a year. Exemptions, below, lower the figure for most owner-occupants. The state’s table also lists a $5 storm water fee on Class III property in Jefferson County, Hoover included.
Hoover’s millage rates
These are the levies on the state’s October 2025 table for a home inside Hoover on the Jefferson County side, which falls in school districts 23 and 66.
| Taxing body | Mills |
|---|---|
| State of Alabama (public school 3.0, soldier 1.0, general fund 2.5) | 6.5 |
| Jefferson County (general fund 5.6, road 2.1, bridge 5.1, sewer 0.7) | 13.5 |
| Schools (countywide 8.2, district 23 and 66 13.9) | 22.1 |
| City of Hoover | 30.5 |
| Total | 72.6 |
The rates in a chart
For comparison, the same table lists 31.7 city mills in Homewood, 46.7 in Mountain Brook and 49.3 in Vestavia Hills. The city’s share is the largest single piece of a Hoover bill.
Due dates and late payment
- Oct. 1: taxes for the year are due.
- Dec. 31: the last day to pay before the bill is delinquent.
- Jan. 1: unpaid taxes are delinquent and the county charges 12% simple interest, according to its FAQ.
- May: the county sells liens on delinquent parcels. In 2025 the Birmingham division set a payment deadline of May 5 before its online sale. The county says owners can redeem a property sold for taxes starting about 30 days after the sale.
You can pay online through the county, which sends you to an official payments site that shows any card fee before you pay. Mortgage holders often pay from escrow; check your loan statement before you pay a second time.
Homestead exemptions
A homestead is a single-family home the owner lives in as a primary residence on Oct. 1 of the tax year, on up to 160 acres, according to the state’s homestead exemption page. The state exemption for owners under 65 covers up to $4,000 of assessed value on state taxes, and the county exemption up to $2,000 on county taxes. Owners 65 and older, owners who are permanently and totally disabled and owners who are blind can qualify for larger exemptions, some with income limits based on the state tax return.
Exemptions are not automatic. Apply at the Jefferson County Tax Assessor’s office with proof of ownership. The county says exemptions must be claimed by Dec. 31 for the next tax year, according to its exemption FAQ. Owners 65 and older bring proof of age and their latest federal and state income tax returns.
How to appeal your value
The appeal is called a protest, and it goes to the Jefferson County Board of Equalization. The board mails valuation notices each spring and sets a protest window. In 2026 it ran from May 26 to June 24. Check your parcel’s value and hearing status on the property portal. The board says owners approved for the state’s 7% cap on assessed value increases see it applied on the October bill; the Department of Revenue explains the cap.
The Shelby County side of Hoover
Homes in the Shelby County part of Hoover are billed by the Shelby County Property Tax Commissioner. The state’s table lists 6.5 state mills, 7.5 county mills, 22 school mills for district 2 inside Hoover and the same 30.5 city mills, 66.5 mills in all.
What this means for you
- Pay by Dec. 31 to avoid 12% interest.
- File for a homestead exemption by Dec. 31 if you bought a home this year.
- Watch the mail in spring for your valuation notice and the protest window.
Related: moving to Hoover, Hoover home prices and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
When are Jefferson County property taxes due?
Alabama property taxes are due Oct. 1 each year and become delinquent if unpaid on Jan. 1. Jefferson County charges 12% simple interest on unpaid taxes.
What is the property tax rate in Hoover?
On the Jefferson County side of Hoover, the state’s October 2025 millage table lists 6.5 state mills, 13.5 county mills, 22.1 school mills and 30.5 city mills, 72.6 mills in all.
How is a Hoover home assessed?
An owner-occupied single-family home is Class III property, assessed at 10% of its appraised value. The millage rate is then applied to that assessed value, less any exemptions.
When is the deadline to claim a homestead exemption in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County says exemptions must be claimed by Dec. 31 for the next tax year, at the Tax Assessor’s office.
How do I appeal my property value in Jefferson County?
File a protest with the Jefferson County Board of Equalization during its annual protest period. In 2026 the period ran from May 26 to June 24; call 205-325-5566 for the Birmingham office.
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