Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector: Pay Your Tax Bill & Check Office Hours
The Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector collects real and personal property taxes assessed in Tuscaloosa County. You can pay a current bill online, by phone, by mail or at the Tax Collector’s office in the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse.
Before paying, check the owner, parcel or receipt information carefully—especially if the property recently changed hands, a mortgage company normally pays through escrow, or the account is already delinquent.
Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector
Susan Jones
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., except holidays
Pay by December 31 to avoid delinquency
How to pay Tuscaloosa County property tax online
Tuscaloosa County directs online property tax payments to ALPropTax.com. The same service can be used to check the status of a payment. Select Tuscaloosa County in the portal before searching for the account.
Four ways to pay a Tuscaloosa County tax bill
Use the county-linked ALPropTax service for a current property tax payment or payment-status check.
Call the Tax Collector at 205-464-8230. Have the property details ready before calling.
Mail a check or money order to the Tax Collector’s Office. A mailed on-time payment should be postmarked no later than December 31.
Visit Room 124 on the first floor of the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse during Tax Collector office hours.
The office says callers should have the exact owner name, current-year receipt number, parcel ID and property address available.
Contact the Tax Collector for the current payoff amount instead of mailing the amount printed on an old notice.
Mailing instructions
Tax Collector, Tuscaloosa County
Mail to Tax Collector’s Office714 Greensboro Ave., Room 124
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector office address and hours
714 Greensboro Ave., Room 124
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Room 124 is on the first floor.
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Except holidays
What to bring for an in-person payment
Tuscaloosa County property tax due dates
Tuscaloosa County property taxes are due October 1. December 31 is the final day to pay without penalties or interest, and taxes become delinquent January 1.
| Date | What happens | What the taxpayer should know |
|---|---|---|
| October 1 | Property taxes are due. | Courtesy tax notices are associated with the start of the collection period. Verify the property and mailing information. |
| November 15 | Mortgage-company escrow payments are due. | Property owners should confirm that the mortgage servicer actually paid the tax. |
| December 31 | Last day to pay without penalties or interest. | The Tax Collector accepts a December 31 postmark for mailed payments. |
| January 1 | Unpaid property taxes become delinquent. | Interest and fees begin to accrue, and delinquent notices are sent. |
| March 15 | Personal checks are no longer accepted for the delinquent-tax process. | Confirm an accepted payment method before visiting or mailing payment. |
| End of March | Tax-lien-related fees can be added. | Resolve the account promptly or ask the office for the exact payoff. |
| April | Impending tax liens are advertised. | The county conducts its annual tax lien process online. |
What happens if Tuscaloosa County property taxes are late?
Property taxes become delinquent on January 1. The Tax Collector states that delinquent accounts accrue interest equal to 1% of the tax per month plus a $5 delinquency fee per parcel, with additional penalties and fees possible as the tax-lien process advances.
If a tax lien has already been sold
Redemption is handled through the Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office. The county’s tax-lien FAQ says a redemption payment includes the debt shown on the tax lien certificate, applicable interest and a $10 redemption fee. Certified funds are required for redemption under the county’s published instructions.
A tax-lien purchase is not the same as buying ownership of the property. The county specifically describes the auction as a sale of the tax lien rather than a tax deed.
What if the tax notice is missing or shows the wrong owner?
Tuscaloosa County property taxes are paid in arrears. The Tax Assessor explains that a bill can remain in the name of the person who owned the property on the prior October 1 even when the property has since been sold. The current property owner remains responsible for making sure the property taxes are paid.
Contact the closing attorney or settlement professional if you need to determine how the buyer and seller agreed to handle the tax obligation. Tuscaloosa County says taxes are not prorated by the Tax Collector; the total tax must be received before the account can be posted as paid.
Confirm the payment with your mortgage servicer. The property owner remains responsible for making sure the tax is paid even when an escrow account is used.
Update the address instead of relying on forwarded tax mail. An incorrect mailing address can prevent a courtesy tax notice from reaching you.
For a mailed payment, the county says a paid receipt can be mailed back when a self-addressed stamped envelope is included.
Tax Collector vs. Tax Assessor in Tuscaloosa County
The Tax Collector handles collection and payment questions. The Tax Assessor handles assessment, appraisal, ownership-related assessment records and exemptions. Calling the correct office can prevent a payment issue from being mistaken for a valuation or exemption problem.
| Your issue | Office | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Paying a property tax bill | Tax Collector | 205-464-8230 |
| Current balance or delinquent payoff | Tax Collector | 205-464-8230 |
| Tax sale or tax lien question | Tax Collector | 205-464-8230 |
| Property value or appraisal | Tax Assessor / Appraisal | 205-464-8240 |
| Homestead or other property-tax exemption | Tax Assessor | 205-464-8240 |
| Assessment error requiring rebill or refund | Start with Tax Assessor | 205-464-8240 |
Before you submit a payment
Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector FAQ
When are Tuscaloosa County property taxes due?
Property taxes are due October 1. December 31 is the last day to pay without penalties or interest. An unpaid account becomes delinquent January 1.
Where is the Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector’s office?
The office is in the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse at 714 Greensboro Ave., Room 124, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Room 124 is on the first floor.
What are the Tax Collector office hours?
The published office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays.
Can I pay Tuscaloosa County property taxes online?
Yes. Tuscaloosa County links taxpayers to ALPropTax.com for online property-tax payments and payment-status checks. ALPropTax is privately operated under authorization from participating local governments.
Can I pay a Tuscaloosa County tax bill by phone?
Yes. The county instructs taxpayers to call the Tax Collector at 205-464-8230. Have the exact owner name, current-year receipt number, parcel ID and property address available.
What happens if my property tax is late?
Taxes become delinquent January 1. Interest and fees are added, and unresolved accounts can progress into Tuscaloosa County’s annual tax-lien process. Contact the Tax Collector for the current payoff amount.
Who handles a wrong property value or homestead exemption?
Those issues belong with the Tuscaloosa County Tax Assessor rather than the Tax Collector. The Tax Assessor’s main number is 205-464-8240.
What if my mortgage company is supposed to pay the tax?
Confirm directly with the mortgage servicer that it paid the correct Tuscaloosa County property-tax account. The county states that the property owner is responsible for making sure the tax is paid.
Verify your account before paying
Office information, tax collection guidance, delinquency information and department contacts.
Current county instructions for online, phone, in-person and mailed payments.
Annual due, delinquency and tax-lien timeline published by the Tax Collector.
Property assessment, valuation, ownership-assessment records and exemptions.
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