This page helps with a property tax need in Mobile County, Alabama, including online tax lookup, payment timing, delinquent tax issues, and how to contact the Mobile County Revenue Commission.

The Mobile County Revenue Commission provides the Citizen Access Portal, property search tools, payment information, delinquent tax resources, and office support for property tax questions.

Citizen Access Portal for Mobile County property tax

Use the Mobile County Revenue Commission’s Citizen Access Portal for tax bill and receipt lookup when you need to review property tax information or confirm payment activity online.

For related appraisal and parcel details, use the Mobile County Property Search. It supports searches by fields such as owner name, street number, key number, property type, agent ID, doing business as, street name, owner ID, tax year, neighborhood, parcel number, hearing date, and board members.

  • Owner name
  • Street number or street name
  • Key number
  • Owner ID
  • Tax year
  • Parcel number

Property record and appraisal information should be verified with the Mobile County Revenue Commission before it is used for a legal purpose or conveyance.

Property tax due dates and delinquent taxes

Mobile County property taxes are due October 1 each year and are collected in arrears. Courtesy tax notices are usually mailed before the October 1 due date to the listed property owner and mailing address.

Real property taxes become delinquent if they are not paid before midnight on December 31. Ad valorem taxes become delinquent January 1, and interest accrues at 1% per month. Additional delinquent charges are added after January 1.

If a mortgage company has paid the taxes but a delinquent notice arrives, verify the parcel ID and paid amount with the mortgage company, then confirm with the Revenue Commission that the payment has been received and posted.

Payment methods and online fees

The Mobile County Revenue Commission accepts personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, e-checks, and Visa consumer debit.

The payment fees shown below apply to online card and e-check payments.

Payment type Fee
Mastercard or Visa debit cards 2.0% per transaction
Mastercard, Discover, Visa, or Amex personal credit cards 2.75% per transaction
Mastercard, Discover, Visa, or Amex business credit cards 2.75% per transaction
Minimum convenience fee $2.50 per transaction
E-checks Free online only

Online bank payments may take 3 to 4 business days to post as paid property tax accounts. For card payments, the convenience fee appears as a separate charge.

Delinquent property tax search and tax liens

The Citizen Access Portal includes a delinquent search for Mobile County property tax accounts. Search results may show parcel number, owner, property address, mailing address, municipality, class, exemption, key number, land value, improvement value, market value, total tax, fee, interest, paid amount, total due, and receipt number.

Mobile County uses tax lien auctions for delinquent real property taxes. The 2025 tax lien auction is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM CDT and continuing until 4:00 PM CDT each day until complete. The auction is conducted online through GovEase.com.

A property owner may pay delinquent taxes up until 5:00 PM on the final Friday before the auction. After that point, the owner has the right of redemption.

Redemption payments processed through the Revenue Commission must be made in certified funds, such as cash, cashier’s check, or money order.

Assessment, exemptions, and tax questions

The Revenue Commission handles questions about homestead exemptions, age 65 or older exemptions, disability exemptions, other exemptions, classifications, assessment amounts, and improvements on property.

Real property in Mobile County does not need to be reassessed every year unless there is a change in ownership, mailing address, property description, improvements, or land. Those changes must be reported by December 31.

Personal property must be assessed annually between October 1 and December 31. A $5.00 delinquent penalty is added to each assessment return made after December 31. After the third Monday in January, an additional penalty of 10% interest is added to the total personal property tax amount due.

Mobile County Revenue Commission contact information

Contact the Mobile County Revenue Commission for property tax payment, assessment, exemption, delinquent tax, and tax lien questions.

  • Mobile County Revenue Commission, 3925 Michael Blvd Suite G, Mobile, AL 36609. Phone: (251) 574-8530. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1169, Mobile, AL 36633-1169.
  • Michael Square, 3925 Michael Blvd. Suite G, Mobile, AL 36609. Phone: (251) 574-8530. Hours: Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri. 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; closed Wednesdays.
  • Theodore, 5808 Hwy 90 West Suite G, Theodore, AL 36582. Phone: (251) 574-8530. Hours: Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri. 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; closed Wednesdays.
  • Eight Mile, Eight Mile Shopping Center, 4557 St. Stephens Road, Eight Mile, AL 36613. Phone: (251) 574-8530. Hours: Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri. 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; closed Wednesdays.
  • Citronelle, 19135 S. Main Street, Citronelle, AL 36522. Phone: (251) 574-8530. Hours: Tue. and Thur. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Downtown Mobile, 151 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602. Phone: (251) 574-8530. Hours: Mon. and Fri. 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Common questions

Where can I look up Mobile County property tax information online?

Use the Citizen Access Portal for tax bill or receipt lookup. Use the Mobile County Property Search for related parcel, owner, appraisal, and tax-year search fields.

When are Mobile County property taxes delinquent?

Property taxes are due October 1. Real property taxes become delinquent if not paid before midnight on December 31, and ad valorem taxes become delinquent January 1.

Who should I contact about exemptions or assessment questions?

Contact the Mobile County Revenue Commission at (251) 574-8530 for homestead exemptions, age 65 or older exemptions, disability exemptions, classifications, assessment amounts, and improvements on property.

Property record and appraisal information is for appraisal use. Verify information with the Mobile County Revenue Commission before using it for any legal purpose or conveyance.

What happens if an online payment does not show right away?

Online payments may take 3 to 4 business days to post. If a mailed payment has not cleared, contact the Revenue Commission before attempting to make a duplicate payment.