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Tuscaloosa County – Being the second largest county by land mass in Alabama, with a population of over 240,000 and over 1,300 sq. miles, there is much to be offered in Tuscaloosa County. With a long history of resilience and hard work, Tuscaloosa is known for its determination and resourcefulness. Tuscaloosa County is centrally located and the hub of West Alabama. Home to premier athletics and nationally accredited colleges and universities, Tuscaloosa is a home for all. Tuscaloosa County also ranks below the national average in the Cost-of-Living Composite Index.

Only an hour drive from Alabama’s largest city, Birmingham, and its International Airport, to enhance all that Tuscaloosa has to offer. It’s also an easy drive to the white-sand beaches of the coast and north to the mountains.

Tuscaloosa County Education

Home to the oldest and largest public university in the state of Alabama, The University of Alabama. Serving nearly 40,000 students, the University offers premier academic services and some of the best research labs in the country. With Alabama’s rich manufacturing and automobile history, the University boasts a nationally recognized team of research and development industry professionals. Another four-year university in Tuscaloosa is Stillman College, a private Presbyterian and Historically Black College University.

Shelton State Community College offers Tuscaloosa and surrounding counties options for everyone. One of the largest two-year colleges in the state, Shelton serves as a top trade and technical school for our area and the state of Alabama. Offering two campuses, Shelton is consistently producing top athletic teams and serves as the location for the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission. The Fire College is responsible for training paid and volunteer fire fighters and EMTs. Shelton has also partnered with MBUSI to develop the strong Mechatronics program for students going into the manufacturing field.

Although Tuscaloosa is nationally known for its top ranked colleges, it also has many great K-12 options. Tuscaloosa County has two public school systems, a city and county school system, that make up 58 schools and serve nearly 30,000 students. There are also six private schools.

Exposure opportunities in the trade and technical field begin as early as middle school. A new Logistical Training Center for students was recently opened for students and World of Works creates awareness about career options for middle school students. High schools also offer work co-op programs, which allows students to attend school for a portion of the day and work the other half of the day.

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About Susan Jones

As the Tax Collector of Tuscaloosa County, I, Susan Jones and my staff would like to welcome you to the Tuscaloosa County website. We are here to serve the property owners and citizens of Tuscaloosa County. We are very proud of our county and feel that it is our people who make this a wonderful place to live. Thank you for visiting our website and allowing us to serve your needs as it relates to the Tax Collectors Office.

Our goal is to provide you with personalized service and to constantly improve and enhance this site to bring more services to you via the internet. Our office is dedicated to providing professional, efficient and convenient services to the taxpayers of Tuscaloosa County. Our office is responsible for collecting taxes based on each parcel’s assessment and disbursing it to the various agencies. This service is designed to offer you the following:

  • The ability to pay your taxes at your convenience at any time
  • The option to securely use a credit or debit card to pay your taxes
  • The ability to access tax related information for research or payment at any time
  • The convenience of paying your taxes from home, work or anywhere that you have access to the internet.

About Leigh Ann Fair

Leigh Ann Fair is a Tuscaloosa County native and grew up in Northport. She graduated from Tuscaloosa County High School and The University of Alabama. Leigh Ann resides in Ralph with her husband, Kevin and their two rescue pets.

Leigh Ann began working in the Tax Assessor’s Office in 2003 and served for 16 years before being elected Tax Assessor in 2018. In addition to overseeing the Tax Assessor’s Office, Leigh Ann is also a senior instructor for Auburn’s Government and Economic Development Institute. After receiving her Alabama Certified Appraiser certification, in 2010, she knew instructing would be a way to assist others in reaching their goals of being a certified business personal property appraiser. Leigh Ann continues to maintain a desire to learn and, in 2022, earned the designation of Alabama Certified Tax Administrator.

Professional/community involvements include being an active member of the Association of Alabama Tax Administrators, active member, past president, and Honorary Lifetime Member recipient, of the Alabama Association of Assessing Officials, 2021 Leadership Tuscaloosa Graduate, active member and past president of Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa and active member, former hospitality chairperson at The Word Community Church.