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Real Property

Real property is defined by statute and is synonymous with REAL ESTATE. Real Estate is the physical land and appurtenances attached to the land, i.e., structures. (Residential and Commercial)

The assessment process plays an important role in local government. Equitable assessments assure property owners that they are asked to pay only their fair share of the cost of operating libraries, schools, police protection, and other necessary governmental services.

Alabama statutes require Reappraisal Departments to maintain all real estate values and to reestablish a county index within a four-year period. This is done by gathering information from the yearly percentage of evaluations. Staff appraisers also review for yearly changes based on an application of a building permit, septic permits, recent sales, at taxpayer requests, etc.

The purpose of the appraisal is to establish the fair market value of the real estate for administering ad valorem tax burden fairly and equitably. The effective date of appraisal by statute is October 1st of each calendar year.

“Market Value” is defined as the most probable price, expressed in terms of money, that a property would bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by an undue stimulus. Analysis of Market Values: Once market values have been calculated based on information gathered by the property appraiser, the values are analyzed to determine how accurate and equitable they are. The property appraiser does not create market value. The buying and selling of property by the general public establishes the value of property in the real estate marketplace.

NOTE: Foreclosed sales and short sales are sales affected by “undue stimulus” and do not represent valid sales; thus, they are not included in the market analysis. A comparison of assessments to sale prices is performed to determine ratios, which are then used to measure the levels and uniformity of assessments. Sales ratio studies by neighborhood, type of property, and other characteristics are performed on a regular basis to assure uniformity in values.

The County has an inventory of sales that have been recorded and the latest are stored in a CAMA (Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal) database. This data is collected on an ongoing basis.

The Tax Assessor is required to notify the property owner every four years of their property value. Notification will be mailed to the owner of record. Remember: Real property taxes are billed on October 1st of each calendar year. Taxes can be paid between October 1st and December 31st of each calendar year without penalty. Taxes become delinquent after December 31st. Any unpaid taxes are assessed fees and interest per month beginning January of each calendar year. All unpaid property is listed in the Tax Collector’s online lien sale after the appropriate time. For the tax lien process and/or real property redemption information, contact the Tax Collector’s office at 205-464-8230. Personal property has no right of redemption.

Property Valuations

2026 Real Property Valuation Notices ( Alphabetical by Owner A-D )

2026 Real Property Valuation Notices ( Alphabetical by Owner E-K )

2026 Real Property Valuation Notices ( Alphabetical by Owner L-R )

2026 Real Property Valuation Notices ( Alphabetical by Owner S-Z )

2026 Real Property Valuation Notices ( Numerical By Parcel 01-21 )

2026 Real Property Valuation Notices ( Numerical By Parcel 22-30 )

2026 Real Property Valuation Notices ( Numerical By Parcel 31 )

2026 Real Property Valuation Notices ( Numerical By Parcel 32-45 )

2026 Business Personal Property Valuation Notices ( Alphabetical By Customer Name )

2026 Business Personal Property Valuation Notices ( Numerical By PPIN – Location Number )

Estimated values as of May 1, 2026. Subject to change.
Not responsible for incorrect information.
Protest Deadline May 31, 2026.

Estimated 2025 values as of May 16, 2025. Subject to change.

Not responsible for incorrect information.

Protest Deadline June 16, 2025.

Estimated 2024 values as of May 15, 2024. Subject to change.

Not responsible for incorrect information.

Notices were mailed for increases, new parcels and name changes.

Protest Deadline June 14, 2024.

Documents

Below is a list of common documents from the Tax Assessor’s Department.

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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.

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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.

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