Homestead exemption
Who may qualify
Owners occupying the property as their single homestead may qualify; claim with the tax assessor.
Official source. Verified .
Jefferson County property tax due dates 2026
Annual property tax
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Late after , subject to the county’s cutoff.
statutory payment deadline
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68days to the last penalty-free payment date
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All taxes, unless otherwise provided by law, shall become due and payable on October 1 in each year, and shall become delinquent if not paid before January 1 succeeding
Official source. statutory. Verified October 24, 2026.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.
Property tax in Jefferson County: county, state and US
Census ACS 2020–2024 estimates for owner-occupied homes. The median annual tax paid is a historical survey estimate, not a quote for this year’s bill.
| Area | Median annual tax paid | Median home value | Effective rate estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $1,409 | $240,000 | 0.59% |
| Alabama | $788 | $209,900 | 0.38% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Jefferson County’s effective-rate point estimate is 0.21 percentage points above Alabama’s and 0.35 percentage points below the US estimate.
Effective rate = median annual real estate taxes paid (B25103) ÷ median owner-occupied home value (B25077). State and US figures use their own Census medians, not averages of counties. These ratios are not statutory rates or medians of individual tax rates. Differences are not tests of statistical significance. Bounded or missing estimates stay unavailable.
Census sources, quotations and sampling uncertainty
Jefferson County
Annual taxes: $1,409 (90% margin of error: ±$35). Census table B25103_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0500000US01073|1409|35|1532|45|1184|57
Home value: $240,000 (90% margin of error: ±$4,979). Census table B25077_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0500000US01073|240000|4979
Alabama
Annual taxes: $788 (90% margin of error: ±$6). Census table B25103_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0400000US01|788|6|918|8|612|10
Home value: $209,900 (90% margin of error: ±$1,076). Census table B25077_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0400000US01|209900|1076
United States
Annual taxes: $3,119 (90% margin of error: ±$4). Census table B25103_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0100000US|3119|4|3489|4|2576|4
Home value: $332,700 (90% margin of error: ±$236). Census table B25077_001E. Verified October 24, 2026.
0100000US|332700|236
Installment timeline
2026Due dates and filing windows, in one view.
Today:
Assessment notice
The county announced 2026 valuation notices with the protest period opening May 26, 2026.
Official source. Verified .
Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Fees
The county redirects online payments to Official Payments, which discloses the fee amount.
Official source. Verified .
Late payments and penalties
Delinquent payments incur a $5 late fee and 12% simple interest.
Official source. Verified .
Published rate: 12% percent simple interest
Assessment appeals
2026 valuation protests were open May 26–June 24, 2026.
Official source. Verified .
Where to file
Jefferson County Board of Equalization through its Citizens Access Portal.
Official source. Verified .
Exemptions
Senior citizen or disability homestead exemption
Who may qualify
Owner-occupants who are 65 or disabled as of October 1 may qualify; the county requires documentation and income information.
Official source. Verified .
Savings
Apply with the Tax Assessor October 1–December 31 for the next year’s tax, with age and income documentation.
Official source. Verified .
County offices
Jefferson County Tax Collector, Birmingham Office
collector
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Jefferson County Tax Assessor, Birmingham Office
assessor
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Jefferson County?
Annual property tax: October 1, 2026 (statutory).
Where can I pay Jefferson County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://eringcapture.jccal.org/caportal/custom/CA_Welcome.aspx.
What is the Jefferson County appeal deadline?
June 24, 2026. Jefferson County Board of Equalization through its Citizens Access Portal.
What is the late-payment penalty for Jefferson County property tax?
Delinquent payments incur a $5 late fee and 12% simple interest.
Does Jefferson County charge a fee to pay property tax online?
The county redirects online payments to Official Payments, which discloses the fee amount.
Sources and verification
https://paca.jccal.org/208/2026-Property-Notices
The Jefferson County Board of Equalization has sent out the 2026 property valuation notices
Verified
https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=40-11-4
All taxes, unless otherwise provided by law, shall become due and payable on October 1 in each year, and shall become delinquent if not paid before January 1 succeeding
Verified
https://www.jccal.org/m/faq?cat=27
Is there a late fee for delinquent payment? Yes, $5. Do I have to pay interest on delinquent taxes? Yes, 12% simple interest.
Verified
https://eringcapture.jccal.org/caportal/custom/CA_Welcome.aspx
Welcome to Jefferson County Property Tax Administration Website:
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https://www.jccal.org/m/faq?cat=27
Yes, you will be redirected to Official payments website and they will inform you of the fee amount.
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https://paca.jccal.org/208/2026-Property-Notices
The Jefferson County Board of Equalization has sent out the 2026 property valuation notices, and the period to protest those notices is now open. May 26th – June 24th, 2026.
Verified
https://paca.jccal.org/208/2026-Property-Notices
You can visit the Board of Equalization Citizens Access Portal at https://eringcapture.jccal.org to file a protest or view property information.
Verified
https://paca.jccal.org/830/Frequently-Asked-Questions
Bring your deed or proof of ownership to any tax assessor location and ask to claim your homestead exemption. You must own and occupy the property. You are entitled to only one homestead.
Verified
https://paca.jccal.org/830/Frequently-Asked-Questions
Exemptions must be claimed by December 31 for next tax year.
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https://paca.jccal.org/830/Frequently-Asked-Questions
You must own and occupy the single family residence. You must be 65 years of age or considered disabled as of October 1.
Verified
https://paca.jccal.org/830/Frequently-Asked-Questions
To apply for senior citizens or disability exemption you must bring proof of age (birth certificate or drivers license) and most recent Federal and State income tax returns to the Tax Assessor's office between October 1 and December 31 to be eligible for exemption on the next years tax.
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Tools for your county
Open county toolsTools for Jefferson County, AL
Estimated bill
Starts at the county’s Census median: $240,000. Change it to your best estimate.
Estimated annual bill$1,409
Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.
Census taxes paid source
0500000US01073|1409|35|1532|45|1184|57
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Late payment penalty
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A complete date-based penalty rule and its matching cutoff have not been verified here.
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Check the official information
Source and verification
Is there a late fee for delinquent payment? Yes, $5. Do I have to pay interest on delinquent taxes? Yes, 12% simple interest.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Exemption savings
Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.
Homestead exemption
Owners occupying the property as their single homestead may qualify; claim with the tax assessor.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
Bring your deed or proof of ownership to any tax assessor location and ask to claim your homestead exemption. You must own and occupy the property. You are entitled to only one homestead.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Savings source
Exemptions must be claimed by December 31 for next tax year.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Senior citizen or disability homestead exemption
Owner-occupants who are 65 or disabled as of October 1 may qualify; the county requires documentation and income information.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
You must own and occupy the single family residence. You must be 65 years of age or considered disabled as of October 1.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Savings source
To apply for senior citizens or disability exemption you must bring proof of age (birth certificate or drivers license) and most recent Federal and State income tax returns to the Tax Assessor's office between October 1 and December 31 to be eligible for exemption on the next years tax.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Homestead Exemptions
Owners occupying a single-family residence as their primary home on the first day of the tax year may qualify.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
owns a single-family residence and occupies it as their primary residence on the first day of the tax year
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
H-3 (Disabled)
A permanently and totally disabled taxpayer qualifies without an income limit.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
Taxpayer is permanently and totally disabled – exempt from all ad valorem taxes. There is no income limitation.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
H-3 (Age 65 and older)
Age 65 or older with combined taxpayer/spouse federal net taxable income of $12,000 or less.
Possible annual savingsAnswer above
We’ll show the next step for this exemption.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
Taxpayers age 65 and older with net taxable income of $12,000 or less on the combined (taxpayer and spouse) Federal Income Tax Return – exempt from all ad valorem taxes.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.
Is my assessment too high?
Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.
Compared with the county medianAt the median
This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.
Census taxes paid source
0500000US01073|1409|35|1532|45|1184|57
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Appeal dates and filing
Published appeal deadline: June 24, 2026 (announced). This date has passed; check the official office for the current cycle.
2026 valuation protests were open May 26–June 24, 2026.
How to file: Jefferson County Board of Equalization through its Citizens Access Portal.
State guidance: A property owner disputing the valuation may submit a written protest to the county Board of Equalization.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.
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Birmingham, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area). Census delineation, verified October 24, 2026.
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