This page helps property owners handle property tax in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, including online payment, office payment, mailed payment, delinquent taxes, and tax lien sale questions.

The Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office handles county property tax collections, while ALPropTax.com provides the online payment and research service authorized for local government use.

ALPropTax.com property tax payments

Use pay or research property taxes online to access the online property tax service. The site lets users select a county to pay property taxes and is operated privately under authorization from applicable Alabama local governments.

For Tuscaloosa County, the online option can be used to pay property taxes or check payment status. Credit and debit transactions include a convenience fee with a $2.50 minimum and 2.5% maximum. The Tax Collector’s Office states that online checks are no longer accepted.

  • Open the online property tax payment service.
  • Select the county for the property tax account.
  • Use the payment or status option for the account.
  • Call the help desk at (205) 263-1573 if online payment help is needed.

Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector payment options

The Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office accepts property tax payment by mail, online, by phone, or in person at the office. The office also provides information about recent prior year property taxes and tax sale information.

For phone payments, call the Tax Collector’s Office at (205) 464-8230. Have the account details ready before calling.

  • Exact name of the property owner
  • Current-year receipt number
  • Parcel I.D. number
  • Property address

For in-person payment, bring the tax notice if possible. If the notice is not available, be ready to provide the owner name or the accurate street address. The office accepts cash, check before April 1st, money order, or cashier’s check for physical office payments.

Property tax dates and delinquency

Tuscaloosa County property taxes are due October 1st and become delinquent after December 31st. Courtesy notices are mailed before October 1st so property information and mailing addresses can be checked.

Date Property tax event
October 1st Property taxes are due.
November 15th Mortgage company escrow payments are due.
December 31st Last day to pay without penalties or interest; the office accepts a December 31st postmark.
January 1st Taxes become delinquent, and penalties and interest begin.
March 15th After this date, personal checks are no longer accepted.
End of March Last week to pay before tax lien fees are added.
Last week of April The annual tax sale is held online.

Beginning January 1st, interest and fees accrue on delinquent property taxes. The Tax Collector’s Office lists interest as 1% of the tax per month, plus a $5.00 delinquency fee per parcel. After January 1st, contact the office for the updated amount due.

Tax notices, mailing address changes, and escrow accounts

Use the county’s tax notice information to review how notices, arrears, mid-year purchases, mortgage company payments, receipts, and refunds are handled.

Taxes are collected one year in arrears and are based on the title of the property as of October 1st of the previous year. If a property was purchased mid-year and the notice shows “In Care Of,” the prior owner held title as of the prior October 1st.

Mailing address warning: failing to update the mailing address can result in not receiving the tax bill. Contact information updates may be emailed to [email protected].

Property owners with escrow accounts should confirm directly with the mortgage company that taxes are being paid. Tax bills are not mailed to mortgage companies, and most mortgage company payments are processed electronically.

Delinquent tax listing and tax lien sale

Tuscaloosa County uses the tax lien method for collecting delinquent property taxes. Alabama law authorizes the Tax Collector to use the sale of tax liens for properties with unpaid ad valorem property taxes.

The county provides a delinquent tax listing for tax lien auction information. For the 2025 tax year, the listing states that the tax lien auction date is 4/29/2026 at 9:00 AM CST.

Tax lien sales are online. Bidders purchase a lien, not ownership of the property. Bids are awarded based on the lowest interest rate bid, and payment in full is required. The county advises users with payment concerns to call the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse directly at (205) 464-8230 or (205) 464-8232 for verification.

Tax Collector contact information

Contact the Tax Collector’s Office for property tax payment questions, delinquent tax amounts, tax lien redemption, and related account help.

Common questions

Where can I pay Tuscaloosa County property taxes online?

You can use the online property tax payment service to pay property taxes or check payment status.

When are Tuscaloosa County property taxes due?

Property taxes are due October 1st and become delinquent after December 31st each year.

What happens if property taxes are not paid by December 31st?

Taxes become delinquent on January 1st. Penalties and interest begin, and the Tax Collector’s Office sends delinquent tax notices to unpaid accounts.

Can I pay property taxes by phone?

Yes. Call the Tax Collector’s Office at (205) 464-8230 and have the owner name, current-year receipt number, Parcel I.D. number, and property address ready.

Where is the Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office?

The office is at 714 Greensboro Ave, Room 124, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, in the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse.

Does a tax lien sale transfer property ownership?

No. A tax lien purchaser is buying a lien against the property for delinquent taxes, not ownership of the property.