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Tax Collector

About Us

We are the Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector’s office. In addition to collecting, investing, and disbursing the taxes, we account for the tax money or taxable property and provide budget projection services for relevant agencies. We perform these duties as a service to the public and to assist public agencies in accordance with the Code of Alabama. We strive to achieve these goals in a courteous, efficient, and accurate manner. The staff will assist you in:

  • Paying your property tax
  • Obtaining information regarding recent prior year property taxes
  • Outlining tax sale information
Frequently Asked Questions
Date
Event
October 1st
Property taxes are due.
November 15th
Mortgage Company escrow payments are due. We do not mail mortgage companies tax notices. They are sent electronically.
December 31st
Last day to pay taxes without penalties or interest. We do take a postmark of Dec 31st.
January 1st
Taxes are delinquent and penalties will be added. The department sends out delinquent tax notices to those who have not paid.
March 15th
After this date, personal checks are no longer accepted as a form of payment. You must pay by cash or money order.
End of March
Last week to pay before tax lien fees added.
April
The department advertises the impending tax sale online.
Last week of April
Department holds its annual tax sale (online only).

Paying Your Property Tax

When you receive a notice about your property tax, you have the option to pay by mail, online, or in the physical office. The physical office is open from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, except for major holidays.

If you elect to come into our physical office to pay your property tax, please remember the following items:

  • Bring your notice(s), if possible. It will help us assist you quickly. If you are unable to bring your notice(s), please make sure that you know the name of the property owner or the accurate street address of the property.
  • Bring an acceptable form of payment. The physical office accepts payment in the form of cash, check (before April 1st), money order, or cashier’s check. You can pay with a credit card using the online payment service. There is a convenience fee for using a card. (https://www.alproptax.com) or call 205-263-1573.

Information Regarding Delinquent Property Taxes

Beginning on January 1st, interest and fees accrue on delinquent property taxes. The interest is equivalent to 1% of the tax per month, plus a delinquency fee of $5.00 per parcel. There are additional penalties and fees for any property taxes that remain unpaid on March 1st. Our sale will now be a tax lien online sale in April. Alabama’s law requires that any property with unpaid property taxes is sold in the department’s annual tax lien.

Tax Lien Auction for 2024 Tax Year

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Meet Susan Jones, Tuscaloosa's Tax Collector
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... [READ MORE]
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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.

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.