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Tax Notices

Tax Collection & Arrears

  • Taxes are due October 1st of each year.
  • Taxes are collected 1 year in “arrears” – meaning they are based on the title of property as of October 1 of the previous year.

Courtesy Notice

  • A Courtesy Notice is mailed on or before October 1st to the property owner of record.
  • This ensures the correct information and mailing address are on file.
  • If you need to update your contact, fill out the downloadable form below, and email it to collector2@tuscco.com.
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Mid-Year Purchases

  • If you received a tax notice with “In Care Of”, the previous owner held title as of October 1 of the previous year.
  • Your name will be listed first on next year’s notice.
  • If you purchased property mid-year, contact your closing attorney to determine who is responsible for taxes.
  • Taxes are not prorated. Total taxes must be received before the account can be posted.

Mortgage Company Payments

  • Due date for all mortgage companies is November 15th of each year.
  • Property owners must confirm with their mortgage company that taxes are being paid through escrow.
  • Tax bills are NOT mailed to mortgage companies; most payments are processed electronically.

Delinquent Taxes & Penalties

  • Taxes become DELINQUENT after December 31st of each year.
  • Penalties and interest begin to accrue after December 31st.
  • A delinquent tax notice is mailed in January showing the total delinquent amount.

Receipts & Refunds

  • Paid receipts will be mailed back upon request if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included with the payment.
  • Refunds: If an overpayment occurs, refunds go to the original payer.
  • Errors must be corrected through the Tax Assessor’s office, which will notify the Tax Collector’s office to correct, re-bill, or refund.

Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00, except holidays.

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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... [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.