Huntsville has grown rapidly around Redstone Arsenal, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and a booming aerospace and defense sector. Madison County's property tax rate is among the lowest of any major Alabama city.
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Huntsville housing market
The 0.4% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Huntsville and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Alabama average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Huntsville buyers. Many Huntsville properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $150/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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