Madison County, AL Tax Collector: Pay Property Tax & Office
Use this Madison County, AL Tax Collector guide to pay Madison County property tax online, find the Huntsville Tax Collector office, confirm office hours, understand online card and e-check fees, avoid late payment penalties, check important tax dates, handle mailed payments, search property tax records, contact the Assessor for value questions, and know what to do if your property tax bill is delinquent.
The Madison County, Alabama Tax Collector is Valerie Miles. The Tax Collector office phone number is 256-532-3370, the email is mctaxcoll@madisoncountyal.gov, and the main Tax Collector office is at the Madison County Service Center, 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35801. Property taxes are due October 1, December 31 is the last day to pay in person or postmark mailed payment without penalty, and taxes become delinquent January 1.
Official source: Madison County Tax Collector, Important Dates, and Payments.Madison County AL Tax Collector: What This Office Does
The Madison County Tax Collector collects and disburses ad valorem property taxes for Madison County, including funds that support county and city entities, roads, bridges and school systems.
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Use the Tax Collector when your question is about paying a property tax bill, online payment, mailed payment, payment posting, payment fees, delinquent taxes, tax notices, personal property tax collection, or where to send your property tax payment. Use the Tax Assessor when your question is about property value, assessment records, exemptions, valuation protests, property characteristics or appraisal information.
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Use Tax Collector for payment
Property tax payments, payment status, payment fees, mailed payments, delinquent payment instructions, tax lien sale notices and Tax Collector contact help.
Use Tax Assessor for value
Assessment value, property records, appraisal questions, mailing address questions related to assessment records, and Board of Equalization protest routing.
Use official links before paying
Online payment pages can change. Confirm the official Madison County link before entering card, bank routing or account information.
How to Pay Madison County AL Property Tax Online
Madison County’s official Pay Property Tax page says the Tax Collector office offers online property tax payment and accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and e-checks.
Before submitting payment, confirm the owner, property address, parcel or account details, tax year, bill amount and payment method. This is especially important if you are paying after December 31, helping a parent or senior citizen, paying for a recently purchased home, or paying on behalf of a business personal property account.
Official source: Madison County Pay Property Tax page.Open the official Madison County payment page
Start from Madison County’s official Pay Property Tax page, not a random search ad. The official page links to the county property tax search and online payment system.
Open official Pay Property Tax pageSearch for the correct property
Use the property search or tax payment portal to find your account. Search carefully by owner, property address, parcel information or other available account details.
Open Madison County property search / payment portalReview fees before paying
Madison County lists a 2.75% convenience fee plus $0.30 transaction fee for card transactions and a $1.50 fee for e-checks. The county says it does not receive the convenience fee.
See fee estimator belowUse the right method near the deadline
E-checks can take 4-5 business days to clear and Madison County says it only posts cleared payments. If you need immediate payment, the county directs users toward card or in-person payment.
Verify e-check timing on the official pageSave proof of payment
Save the payment confirmation, bank or card record, tax bill number, property details, payment date and amount. Recheck later that the payment posted correctly.
See receipt checklistSenior-friendly payment tip
If you are helping an older homeowner pay online, read the property address and tax year out loud before clicking submit. Print or save the confirmation immediately, then put it with the tax notice.
Madison County Tax Collector Office Address, Satellite Office and Mailing Address
For in-person property tax payment, Madison County lists the Service Center Tax Collector Office at 1918 Memorial Parkway NW in Huntsville and also lists a Madison Satellite Office at 100 Plaza Blvd., Madison, AL 35758.
Madison County Service Center
Main Tax Collector payment office
Madison Satellite Office
Additional in-person payment location
For mailed payments, Madison County says payment must be postmarked by December 31 to avoid late fee and interest. Checks should be made payable to Madison County Tax Collector, and the bottom portion of your tax notice or bill should be included to help proper posting.
Official source: Madison County Payments page.Mailing payment reminder
Mail payments to the Madison County Service Center Tax Collector Office, 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35801. Include the tax notice remittance section and do not wait until the final day if you need proof of postmark.
Madison County Property Tax Online Payment Fees: Card vs E-Check
Madison County lists a 2.75% convenience fee plus $0.30 transaction fee for credit/debit card transactions and a $1.50 e-check fee. The county states it does not receive any portion of the convenience fees.
E-checks require bank routing and account information, and Madison County says e-checks take 4-5 business days to clear. The county also says it cannot process e-check payments over the phone for you. If you need immediate payment, use card or in-person payment based on current county instructions.
Official source: Pay Property Tax fee information and Payments page.Madison County Property Tax Payment Fee Estimator
This tool is planning help only. It estimates the listed online card and e-check fees using Madison County’s published fee structure. Always verify the final fee on the official payment screen before submitting.
E-check
Lower flat fee, but it can take 4-5 business days to clear and post. Do not use it if you need immediate payment near a deadline unless the county instructions confirm it is safe.
Credit/debit card
Faster for urgent payment, but percentage-based fees can be higher on large property tax bills. Review the final fee before submitting.
After January 3
Madison County says if making payments after January 3, call 256-532-3370 for the exact tax amount due because interest and late fees may apply.
Madison County AL Property Tax Due Dates and Delinquent Timeline
Madison County lists October 1 as the date real and business personal property taxes are due. December 31 is the last day to pay in person or postmark mailed payment without penalty. January 1 is when taxes become delinquent.
Official source: Madison County Tax Collector Important Dates.| Date | What Madison County lists | Practical taxpayer action |
|---|---|---|
| October 1 | Real and Business Personal Property taxes are due. | Start checking your account, bill, mortgage escrow and payment method early. |
| December 31 | Last day to pay in person or postmark mailed payment without penalty. | Do not wait until the last hour; online, e-check, mail and office timing can create risk. |
| January 1 | Taxes are delinquent; fees and interest may apply. | Call 256-532-3370 for exact amount if paying after January 3. |
| March 31 | Last day to pay real estate taxes with personal checks or credit/debit cards. | After this point, payment options become more restricted. |
| April and May | Only certified funds or cash accepted for real property payments. | Call before visiting and ask what form of certified payment is required. |
Deadline Status Checker
This tool is general planning help only. It does not calculate official interest, penalties, lien sale status or legal deadlines.
Madison County AL Property Tax Search by Name, Address or Parcel
If you do not have your tax bill in hand, use Madison County’s property appraisal and tax payment search tools to locate the correct property before paying.
Search carefully because property records may show owner names, prior owner information, parcel details, address variations or business personal property accounts. For a recently purchased home, compare your closing documents, deed information, property address and parcel details before paying.
Official property search: Madison County Property Appraisal and Tax Payments search.Search information to try
- Owner name
- Property address
- Parcel details from tax notice
- Business personal property account information
- Prior owner name for recent purchases
Before paying, verify
- Madison County, Alabama location
- Tax year
- Owner or property description
- Bill amount
- Whether the bill is current or delinquent
Madison County Tax Collector vs Tax Assessor: Which Office Should You Contact?
The Tax Collector handles collection and payment. The Tax Assessor handles assessment value, assessment records and value protest routing.
If your tax bill seems high because the assessed value appears wrong, the payment office is not the right place to change that value. Madison County’s Assessor contact page lists the Tax Assessor office at 1918 North Memorial Parkway, 2nd Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801, phone 256-532-3350, and email taxassess@madisoncountyal.gov.
Official source: Madison County Tax Assessor Contact Information.| Your question | Start here | Why |
|---|---|---|
| I need to pay the bill. | Tax Collector | The Tax Collector receives and processes property tax payments. |
| My property value seems too high. | Tax Assessor / BOE process | Value issues are assessment matters, not payment matters. |
| I need a receipt or posted payment status. | Tax Collector | Receipt and payment posting questions belong with the collection office. |
| I need homestead or exemption help. | Assessor / Alabama property tax relief resources | Eligibility and assessment records are not changed at payment checkout. |
Office Router: Where Should You Start?
This tool is planning help only. It does not replace official county instructions.
Mortgage Company, Escrow and Madison County Property Tax Payment Problems
If your mortgage company is supposed to pay your Madison County property taxes from escrow, still verify the payment status before the deadline.
Escrow collection on your mortgage statement does not always mean the county has received and posted the payment. If your account still appears unpaid, ask your mortgage servicer for the tax disbursement date, amount, parcel or account number used, payment method and proof that the money was sent to Madison County Tax Collector.
Payment starting point: Madison County Pay Property Tax page.Check your escrow statement
Look for an actual tax disbursement, not just the monthly escrow collection amount.
Search the Madison County property tax account
Confirm whether the county account shows paid, unpaid or delinquent.
Get written proof from the servicer
Ask for payment date, amount, tracking information and the exact tax account used.
Madison County Property Tax Receipt, Tax Bill and Payment Proof Checklist
A property tax receipt can matter for refinancing, home sales, accounting, rental records, mortgage escrow disputes, delinquent notices or family paperwork.
Receipt should include
- Tax year
- Owner name or property address
- Parcel or account details
- Payment date
- Payment amount
- Payment method
- Confirmation or receipt number
Save extra proof
- Card or bank confirmation
- E-check clearing proof
- Copy of mailed check or money order
- Postmark or mailing receipt
- Mortgage escrow proof if applicable
Madison County Delinquent Property Taxes, Interest, Certified Funds and Tax Lien Sale
Madison County lists January 1 as the date taxes become delinquent. Payments made after December 31 may be charged fees and interest, and delinquent notices are mailed.
Madison County’s important dates page says March 31 is the last day to pay real estate taxes with personal checks or credit/debit cards, and beginning April 1 only certified checks or cash are accepted for real estate payments. The page also notes an annual tax lien sale and auction in May.
Official source: Madison County Important Dates.After December 31
Fees and interest can apply. If paying after January 3, Madison County says to call 256-532-3370 for the exact tax amount due.
After March 31
Payment options become restricted. Confirm whether certified funds or cash are required before visiting the office.
May tax lien sale
Madison County lists an annual tax lien sale and auction in May. Do not wait until lien sale timing to ask for payoff instructions.
Madison County Tax Collector Scam Warning: Bank Information Phone Calls
Madison County states it will never contact you by phone and ask for your bank information, including account or routing numbers.
If someone calls claiming to be from the Madison County Tax Collector and asks for bank information, hang up and call the official office at 256-532-3370. This is especially important for seniors and families helping older taxpayers, because scam callers may use urgent language about penalties, liens or delinquent taxes.
Official source: Madison County Tax Collector scam warning.Safety rule
Do not give routing numbers, account numbers, card numbers or Social Security numbers to an unexpected caller. Use the official county website or call the published county phone number yourself.
Madison County Property Tax Video Explainer
A public YouTube video about property taxes in Madison County and Huntsville is available online. It is embedded here as general background only and is not a substitute for official Tax Collector payment instructions.
Video result: Property Taxes in Madison County and the City of Huntsville. Always verify payment steps with the official Madison County website.Video disclaimer
This embedded video is for general education. For current payment, fees, deadlines, office hours, online portal status and delinquent-tax instructions, use the official Madison County Tax Collector pages linked in this guide.
Madison County Tax Collector Map: Service Center in Huntsville
Use the map for directions to the Madison County Service Center Tax Collector Office at 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35801. Call before visiting if your issue is near a deadline, delinquent, escrow-related or payment-method-sensitive.
Bring if visiting
- Tax bill or property notice
- Bottom remittance portion of your bill if paying
- Accepted payment method
- Photo ID if needed
- Prior payment confirmation if following up
Call before visiting when
- You are paying after December 31.
- You are paying in April or May.
- Your account may be delinquent.
- Your mortgage company should have paid.
- You need same-day proof of payment.
Official Madison County AL Tax Collector Links
Use official Madison County resources before relying on third-party pages. Payment portal status, convenience fees, delinquent amounts, office hours, accepted payment methods and tax sale details can change.
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Madison County AL Tax Collector FAQ
These answers cover the main user intent behind Madison County AL tax collector, property tax payment, office address, phone number, online payment fees, due dates, property search, Tax Assessor routing and delinquent tax questions.
Who is the Madison County AL Tax Collector?
The Madison County, Alabama Tax Collector is Valerie Miles. The office collects and disburses ad valorem property taxes for Madison County.
How do I pay Madison County Alabama property taxes online?
Start from Madison County’s official Pay Property Tax page, then use the official property search and payment portal. Verify the property, tax year, amount and payment fee before submitting.
What is the Madison County Tax Collector phone number?
The Madison County Tax Collector office phone number is 256-532-3370. For assessment questions, the Madison County Tax Assessor phone number is 256-532-3350.
Where is the Madison County Tax Collector office?
The main Tax Collector office is at the Madison County Service Center, Tax Collector Office, 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35801. Madison County also lists a Madison Satellite Office at 100 Plaza Blvd., Madison, AL 35758.
What are Madison County Tax Collector office hours?
Madison County lists in-person Tax Collector payment hours as Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Check official pages or call before visiting near a deadline or holiday.
What are the Madison County online property tax payment fees?
Madison County lists a 2.75% convenience fee plus $0.30 transaction fee for credit/debit card transactions. E-checks are listed at $1.50 and may take 4-5 business days to clear.
When are Madison County AL property taxes due?
Madison County lists October 1 as the date real and business personal property taxes are due. December 31 is the last day to pay in person or postmark mailed payment without penalty. Taxes become delinquent January 1.
Can I pay Madison County property tax by mail?
Yes. Madison County says mailed payments must be postmarked by December 31 to avoid late fee and interest. Checks should be payable to Madison County Tax Collector and sent to the Tax Collector Office at 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35801.
What if I pay Madison County property tax after January 3?
Madison County says if you are making payments after January 3, call the office at 256-532-3370 for the exact tax amount due because interest and late fees may apply.
Who handles Madison County property value questions?
The Madison County Tax Assessor handles property value, assessment records and value protest questions. The Tax Assessor office phone number is 256-532-3350.
Does Madison County call taxpayers asking for bank information?
No. Madison County states it will never contact you by phone and ask for bank account or routing numbers. If you receive such a call, hang up and call the official Tax Collector number.
Is TaxCollectors.org the official Madison County website?
No. TaxCollectors.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify final payment, official balance, deadlines, fees, office hours, accepted payment methods and delinquent-tax instructions directly with official Madison County sources.
Best Way to Use This Madison County AL Tax Collector Guide
Start with Madison County’s official Pay Property Tax page, search your property carefully, confirm the tax bill, review online convenience fees and save your payment confirmation. Use the Tax Collector for payment questions and the Tax Assessor for value or assessment questions.
Payment source: Madison County Pay Property Tax.For payment questions, call the Tax Collector at 256-532-3370 or email mctaxcoll@madisoncountyal.gov. For assessed value or assessment-record questions, call the Tax Assessor at 256-532-3350.
Contact source: Tax Collector contact and Tax Assessor contact.Independent guide and official-source warning
This TaxCollectors.org page is an independent guide for people searching for Madison County AL Tax Collector, Madison County Alabama property tax payment, office hours, address, phone number, online tax payment, property tax search, payment fees, Tax Assessor routing and delinquent property tax help. It is not the official Madison County Tax Collector office, Madison County Tax Assessor, Alabama Department of Revenue, mortgage servicer, legal adviser or tax adviser.
Before paying, mailing documents, visiting an office, relying on a date, disputing a value, applying for an exemption, paying after delinquency, or preparing for tax lien sale timing, verify current details directly with official Madison County and Alabama sources. Payment methods, portal status, convenience fees, office closures, holiday schedules, delinquent balances and accepted payment types can change.