This page helps users handle a property tax need in Jefferson County, Alabama, including online tax receipt searches, payment routing, delinquent tax checks, and office contacts.
The Jefferson County Tax Administration Website and Citizen Access Portal are the main official channels for property tax lookup, payment, delinquent searches, redemption searches, and related property tax information.
Citizen Access Portal property tax receipt search
Use the Jefferson County search property tax receipts page in the Citizen Access Portal to look for receipt information. The portal requires JavaScript to run.
Start with a valid alphanumeric beginning character when searching. If the portal returns no results, adjust the search entry or use another available search method in the same official system.
- Open the Citizen Access Portal receipt search.
- Enter a valid alphanumeric starting character for the search.
- Review the matching receipt or account details returned by the portal.
- If no results appear, modify the search input before trying again.
Pay property taxes online
The Jefferson County Tax Administration Website provides a Citizen Access Portal with a “Pay Property Taxes Online” option. The portal is also used for real property search, business personal property search, homestead exemption over 65 renewal, and business personal property rendition filing.
The Tax Collector page states that property taxes are due October 1 and become delinquent after December 31 each year. For direct payment questions, the Tax Collector lists separate Birmingham and Bessemer phone contacts.
Tax collection information
The Jefferson County Tax Collector handles county property tax collection. J.T. Smallwood is listed as Tax Collector, and Ron Marshall is listed as Assistant Tax Collector for the Bessemer Division.
For general collection details, use the review tax collection information page. It explains the annual due and delinquency dates and the county’s use of tax lien auction procedures under the Code of Alabama section 40-10-180.
Delinquent, redemption, and insolvent searches
Jefferson County provides separate Citizen Access Portal searches for different property tax situations. Use the search type that matches the account status you need to review.
- Search delinquent property taxes for delinquent tax records.
- Search redemption records for Jefferson County redemption information.
- Search insolvent records for insolvent tax account information.
Search tip: the portal may ask you to refine a search when results are missing or when a search returns too many records.
Tax lien auction information
Jefferson County uses a tax lien auction format for delinquent ad valorem real property taxes. The Birmingham Division notice states that taxes became due October 1, 2025, became delinquent January 1, 2026, and delinquencies not satisfied by May 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. were subject to auction action.
For auction details by division, review the official county pages for Birmingham tax lien information and Bessemer tax lien information.
| Item | Date or schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes due | October 1 | Annual due date stated by the Tax Collector. |
| Property taxes delinquent | After December 31 | The Tax Collector states taxes are delinquent after this date each year. |
| Birmingham Division tax lien auction | May 5, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time | The notice states the auction proceeds daily, excluding weekends, until delinquent parcels have been offered. |
| Bessemer Division tax lien auction | May 5, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | The notice states registration and the auction are online, with no in-person registration or in-person auction beginning with the 2025 tax year. |
Millage rates and parcel context
Jefferson County publishes a view millage rates page for the 2025 tax year. The table includes municipality name, municipal code, municipal rate, state rate, county rate, and total rate.
For parcel context, the Jefferson County Commission public apps gallery includes a parcel look-up application with tax parcel, section line, and court division cut-off data layers. The gallery states that users can search for property by address, owner name, or parcel ID number.
Jefferson County property tax contacts
Use these contacts for property tax collection, assessment, and equalization questions tied to Jefferson County Tax Administration.
- Jefferson County Tax Administration Website, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Bessemer office, 1801 3rd Avenue N, Bessemer, AL 35020.
- Board of Equalization: (205) 325-5566.
- Tax Assessor: (205) 325-5505.
- Tax Collector: (205) 325-5500.
- Tax Collector - Bessemer: (205) 481-4131.
Common questions
Where can I search for a Jefferson County property tax receipt?
Use the Citizen Access Portal receipt search for Jefferson County property tax receipt lookup. Start with a valid alphanumeric beginning character and revise the search if no results appear.
When are Jefferson County property taxes due?
The Tax Collector states that property taxes are due October 1 and are delinquent after December 31 each year.
Who do I call about Jefferson County property tax collection?
Call the Tax Collector at (205) 325-5500 for the Birmingham office or (205) 481-4131 for the Bessemer Division.
Where can I check delinquent property tax records?
Use the Citizen Access Portal delinquent search for delinquent property tax records. The same system also provides redemption and insolvent search pages for those specific account types.
Where can I review Jefferson County millage rates?
Use the Citizen Access Portal millage rates page to review 2025 municipality, state, county, and total rate information for Jefferson County.