This page helps users handle a property tax need in Marshall County, Alabama, including looking up tax records, checking payment status, and finding official payment and office information.
The Marshall Revenue Commissioner provides the main property tax information, while the AssuranceWeb Property search lets users search by owner name, PIN, company, parcel, account, subdivision, or address.
AssuranceWeb Property tax search
Use the county’s search for property tax records to look up property tax information by tax year and property identifier.
- Owner last name and first name
- PIN
- Company
- Parcel
- Account
- Subdivision
- Address
After choosing the search type, enter the matching information and review the available property tax fields.
- Select the tax year.
- Choose the search method that matches the information you have.
- Enter the requested owner, parcel, account, or address details.
- Review fields such as account, parcel, PIN, bill number, total tax, balance due, and parcel information when results are available.
Payment note: the AssuranceWeb search page states that payments are currently disabled.
Marshall Revenue Commissioner payment options
The Marshall Revenue Commissioner handles ad valorem property tax payment information for Marshall County. The office lists in-person, mail, and online payment methods, with online card payments subject to a small transaction fee charged by the card processor.
For current payment guidance, use the Revenue Commissioner’s property payment options page before choosing a payment method.
- In-person payments may be made by cash, credit or debit card, cashier’s check or money order, or personal check before the listed check deadline.
- Mail payments may be made by personal check up to January 31, cashier’s check, or money order.
- Online payment is available through the Revenue Commissioner site, but the card processor charges a transaction fee.
Property tax dates and delinquency
Marshall County real and personal property taxes are collected each fall. Taxes are due and payable on October 1 and may be paid on time through December 31.
| Date or period | Property tax event |
|---|---|
| October 1 | Real and personal property taxes are due and payable. |
| December 31 | Last day to pay real and personal property taxes on time. |
| January 1 | Taxes become delinquent, with delinquent tax fees and 12% per annum interest. |
| February 28 | Last day to pay by check; after this date, payments must be made by certified funds, credit card, debit card, or cash. |
| First Tuesday of May, normally | Annual tax lien auction is held. |
Assessment, exemptions, and property changes
Marshall County property owners are responsible for assessing property with the Revenue Commissioner, keeping mailing addresses current, reporting ownership changes, and making sure taxes are current on purchased property.
When buying real property, owners should record the deed in the Probate Judge’s Office, assess the property with the Revenue Commissioner’s Office, claim any exemption due, and complete those steps by December 31 for property purchased by October 1.
Owners who add or remove improvements must report qualifying changes to the Revenue Commissioner’s Office by December 31. Improvements include items that add value to land, such as a house, manufactured home, swimming pool, garage, gazebo, chicken house, barn, or similar feature.
Homestead exemptions and owner-occupied property
A homestead exemption may apply when a property owner owns and occupies a single-family residence as a primary residence on October 1. The exemption must be requested; it is not automatic.
The Revenue Commissioner lists H1, H2, H3, and H4 homestead exemptions. Some exemptions depend on age, income, disability status, or annual renewal. Owners can review the county’s homestead exemption information before applying or renewing.
Owners may assess a homestead exemption on a primary residence by visiting a Revenue Commissioner office by December 31 or completing the assessment process through the property search site.
Property tax calculator and millage rates
The Revenue Commissioner provides an estimated property tax calculator for users who want to estimate a bill using appraised value, property classification, tax district, and applicable exemption.
The calculator explains that owner-occupied status, homestead exemptions, property classification, and tax district can affect the estimate. Use the official property tax calculator for the county’s estimate workflow.
| Property classification | Assessment rate |
|---|---|
| Class I – property owned by utilities | 30% |
| Class II – all other property | 20% |
| Class III – agricultural property and owner-occupied residential property | 10% |
| Class IV – private passenger vehicles | 15% |
GIS maps and property verification
The Revenue Commissioner provides GIS links for property research. To use the GIS data, visitors must agree to the site terms and have at least one property identifier, such as owner name, parcel number, or PPIN.
The office notes that mortgage companies, attorneys, and others involved in property research should use the data to verify property information for escrow tax payments, closing tax payments, previous deeds, and related research needs.
For map-based review, use the county’s GIS maps and property searches page.
Marshall County Revenue Commissioner contact information
Contact the Revenue Commissioner’s Office for property tax payment, assessment, exemption, and property record questions handled by the office.
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Revenue Commissioner Michael Johnson, 410 Martling Rd, Albertville, AL 35951
Phone: (256) 571-7743 -
Marshall County Courthouse, 424 Blount Ave. Suite 124, Guntersville, AL 35976
Email: [email protected]
Common questions
Where can I search Marshall County property tax records online?
Use the AssuranceWeb Property search for Marshall County. It supports searches by name, PIN, company, parcel, account, subdivision, and address.
Can I pay property taxes through the AssuranceWeb search page?
The AssuranceWeb Property search page states that payments are currently disabled. For payment methods, use the Marshall Revenue Commissioner’s property payment options.
When are Marshall County property taxes due?
Real and personal property taxes are due and payable on October 1. December 31 is the last day to pay on time, and taxes become delinquent on January 1.
What happens if property taxes become delinquent?
Payments made on or after January 1 are charged delinquent tax fees plus interest at 12% per annum. Delinquent notices and tax lien auction procedures follow the Revenue Commissioner’s annual schedule.
How do I apply for a homestead exemption in Marshall County?
A homestead exemption must be requested. Property owners may visit a Revenue Commissioner office by December 31 or complete the assessment process through the county property search site.
Who handles property tax questions in Marshall County?
The Marshall Revenue Commissioner handles property tax payments, assessments, exemptions, and related property tax information for Marshall County.