Tuscaloosa County car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Tuscaloosa County, AL pays about $193 a year in personal property tax (51.5 mills).
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
Tuscaloosa County car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000 × 15% = $3,750
- Tax: $3,750 × 51.5 mills = $193.13
Towns value cars from pricing guides (average retail or trade-in), not what you paid. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.
Car tax in Tuscaloosa County by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $77 | $6 |
| $15,000 | $116 | $10 |
| $20,000 | $155 | $13 |
| $25,000 | $193 | $16 |
| $30,000 | $232 | $19 |
| $40,000 | $309 | $26 |
| $50,000 | $386 | $32 |
| $75,000 | $579 | $48 |
Buying a car in Alabama: one-time tax
Alabama automotive sales/use tax — 2%, plus local sales tax where you live. Your trade-in is subtracted before tax.
County and city automotive sales taxes are added. Trade-in credit: medium confidence.
Cut what your car costs in Tuscaloosa County
Car tax is set by your town, but your loan and insurance aren't. Refinancing a car loan at a lower rate often saves more each year than the tax itself.
Other counties in Alabama
- Autauga County$116/yr
- Baldwin County$152/yr
- Barbour County$159/yr
- Bibb County$116/yr
- Blount County$169/yr
- Bullock County$223/yr
- Butler County$159/yr
- Calhoun County$193/yr
- Chambers County$185/yr
- Cherokee County$176/yr
- Chilton County$158/yr
- Choctaw County$122/yr
- Clarke County$143/yr
- Clay County$154/yr
- Cleburne County$184/yr
- Coffee County$143/yr
- Colbert County$180/yr
- Conecuh County$167/yr
- Coosa County$116/yr
- Covington County$146/yr
- Crenshaw County$161/yr
- Cullman County$144/yr
- Dale County$189/yr
- Dallas County$216/yr
- DeKalb County$169/yr
- Elmore County$113/yr
- Escambia County$188/yr
- Etowah County$184/yr
- Fayette County$143/yr
- Franklin County$212/yr
- Geneva County$165/yr
- Greene County$233/yr
- Hale County$161/yr
- Henry County$165/yr
- Houston County$135/yr
- Jackson County$182/yr
- Jefferson County$272/yr
- Lamar County$137/yr
- Lauderdale County$184/yr
- Lawrence County$139/yr
- Lee County$203/yr
- Limestone County$150/yr
- Lowndes County$188/yr
- Macon County$229/yr
- Madison County$218/yr
- Marengo County$174/yr
- Marion County$120/yr
- Marshall County$161/yr
Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.
Questions
What is the car tax rate in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
51.5 mills for 2025.
How is car tax calculated in Tuscaloosa County?
Assessed value: $25,000 × 15% = $3,750 → Tax: $3,750 × 51.5 mills = $193.13
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Tuscaloosa County?
About $232 a year.
When is car tax due in Tuscaloosa County?
Paid every year with registration renewal in your renewal month (based on your last name's first letter or a staggered schedule).
How is Alabama vehicle ad valorem tax calculated?
Market value × 15% × total millage ÷ 1,000.
Is the Alabama car tax deductible?
Yes. The ad valorem part of your tag renewal is a value-based personal property tax.
Sources
- Alabama Department of Revenue – 2025 Millage Rates (October 2025, by county)
- Alabama Department of Revenue – Property tax assessment (Class IV motor vehicles at 15%)
- Alabama DOR – Vehicle valuation
- Alabama DOR – Motor vehicle
Last checked October 14, 2026. Rates are for passenger cars owned by individuals; leased, business and specialty vehicles can differ. Confirm with your tax collector or commissioner of the revenue.