This page helps users handle a property tax need in Elmore County, Alabama, including where to search tax-related records, check delinquent status, and contact the correct office.
The Elmore County Revenue Commissioner and the Citizen Access Portal are the main official channels for property tax information, real property tax details, receipts, and delinquent searches.
Citizen Access Portal property tax records
Use the Citizen Access Portal to review property tax information tied to real property records in Elmore County. The portal also provides a dedicated receipt search for users who need tax payment receipt information.
- Open the search for property tax receipts.
- Use the available search field and enter a valid alphanumeric starting character when prompted.
- If the portal returns no results, revise the search input or use another supported search method in the portal.
The portal requires JavaScript, so use a browser with JavaScript enabled before searching.
Delinquent property tax search
Ad valorem taxes become delinquent January 1. Interest accrues at 1% per month, and additional delinquent charges are added after January 1.
For past-due accounts, use the county’s search for delinquent property taxes. The search may ask for a valid alphanumeric starting character, and users may need to adjust the search input if no results are found.
Property tax dates, notices, and payments
Property taxes are due October 1 each year and are collected one year in arrears, based on the title of the property as of October 1 of the previous year.
Courtesy tax notices are usually mailed before the October 1 due date. Notices are mailed to the property owner so the information can be verified. If a mortgage escrow account is involved, the owner needs to send a copy of the notice to the mortgage company.
Checks should be made payable to the Revenue Commissioner. Paid receipts are mailed upon request when a self-addressed stamped envelope is mailed with the payment.
If a notice is received “in care” of the current owner, the previous owner held title as of October 1 of the previous year. For property purchased during the tax year, contact the closing attorney to confirm how taxes were handled at closing.
Assessment, exemptions, and tax calculation details
The Revenue Commissioner’s Office handles questions about homestead exemptions, exemptions for age 65 or older, disability exemptions, other exemptions, classifications, assessment amounts, and improvements on property.
Elmore County property tax is based on value. The millage information explains that a mill equals one tenth of one cent, or .001. Tax calculation starts with estimated market value, applies the assessment rate, multiplies the assessed value by the appropriate millage rate, and then subtracts any applicable exemptions to determine total tax due.
| Property class | Description | Assessment rate |
|---|---|---|
| Class I | Property of utilities used in the business of those utilities | 30% |
| Class II | Property not otherwise classified, including business personal property, aircraft, rental or income-producing property, and undeveloped real property | 20% |
| Class III | Agricultural, forest, single-family owner-occupied residential property, and historic buildings and sites | 10% |
| Class IV | Private passenger automobiles and pickup trucks owned and operated by an individual for personal or private use | 15% |
Tax lien sale information
The 2026 tax lien sale is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central. Registration begins March 16, 2026, and closes April 15, 2026.
Tax lien sale information is available through the portal’s Forms & Documents page. Elmore County will not send text messages requesting money.
Elmore County property tax contact
Contact the Revenue Commissioner’s Office for property tax collection questions, assessment issues, exemptions, and related property tax help.
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Elmore County Revenue Commissioner, 100 E Commerce Street Room 207, Wetumpka, AL 36092-1147
Phone: (334) 567-1184
Mailing address: PO Box 1147, Wetumpka, AL 36092
Common questions
Where can I look up Elmore County property tax receipts?
Use the Citizen Access Portal’s property tax receipt search. Make sure JavaScript is enabled before using the portal.
Where can I check delinquent property taxes in Elmore County?
Use the delinquent property tax search. If no results appear, modify the search input or use another available search method.
When do Elmore County property taxes become delinquent?
Ad valorem property taxes become delinquent January 1. Interest accrues at 1% per month, and additional delinquent charges are added after January 1.
Who handles property tax exemptions in Elmore County?
The Revenue Commissioner’s Office handles information about homestead exemptions, exemptions for age 65 or older, disability exemptions, other exemptions, classifications, assessment amounts, and property improvements.
Does Elmore County send text messages requesting property tax money?
No. Elmore County states that it will not send text messages requesting money.