Tallapoosa County AL Property Tax Help: Lookup Bills, Pay Safely & Estimate Rates
If you searched for Tallapoosa property tax, you probably need one of five things: find a parcel, pay the bill, calculate the amount, claim homestead exemption, or fix a value/address problem before the deadline. This guide pulls the official Revenue Commission rules into one scan-first page so you only leave for final actions like paying, checking a live parcel, filing an appeal, or contacting the office.
What you probably need to do right now
Use this action board before opening official portals. It tells you which office or step actually solves the problem.
Fast action board
- 1Need to pay? Use the official Tallapoosa property tax portal, phone payment at 1-855-817-4008, mail, or the Revenue Commission office.
- 2Need parcel details? Use Tallapoosa GIS or property tax search before paying. Match owner, legal description, parcel and tax year.
- 3Just bought property? Record deed, assess with Revenue Commission, claim exemptions, and finish by Dec 31 if bought on or before Oct 1.
- 4Bill is high? Call Appraisal at 256-825-1072 or Assessing at 256-825-7831 before assuming payment is wrong.
- 5Need homestead? Apply Oct 1–Dec 31. Missing the window usually means waiting until the following October.
Official pages to keep open
Search parcel
Owner, parcel, map, legal description.
Check bill
Tax year, name, escrow, amount due.
Verify rate
Class, assessed value, millage.
Fix issues
Appeal, address, exemption, assessment.
Pay safely
Online, phone, mail, office.
Tallapoosa County property tax lookup: parcel, bill, owner and map
Search before you pay. A bill may be in a previous owner’s name if you bought during the year, but the new owner still must make sure taxes are paid.
Property tax search
Use the official tax portal to view/pay property taxes and confirm amount due.
GIS / map search
Use GIS to check parcel map context, boundaries, and location before paying or appealing.
Need records?
For deed/recording context, use the Probate recording portal or verify with the Probate office.
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Search by the cleanest identifier first
Parcel/account data beats name-only searching.
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Use parcel number, account number, owner name, or property address. If you bought recently, search both your name and the previous owner’s name because the county notes tax bills can remain in the previous owner’s name.
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Match parcel, address and legal description
Do not pay the wrong parcel.
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Before paying, match the parcel, legal description, owner, mailing address, tax year, total due, exemptions, and district. If GIS and tax portal details do not match what you expected, call Mapping at 256-825-1099.
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If no bill appears, call before guessing
A missing bill is not a free pass.
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Tallapoosa County says if you do not receive a tax bill in October, call the Revenue Commissioner’s office to find out why. Tax notices are a courtesy, and the taxpayer remains responsible for payment.
How to pay Tallapoosa County property taxes
Taxes are due October 1 and delinquent after December 31. The county allows payment through the office, mail, escrow, online portal, and phone route.
| Payment Method | Official Detail | Best Use | Before You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | tallapoosapropertytax.com | Fast bill lookup and payment | Confirm parcel, year, fee, owner and amount. |
| Phone | 1-855-817-4008 | Remote payment when online is difficult | Have bill/account info ready. |
| Office | 125 N Broadnax St, Room 106, Dadeville | Cash, check, money order, debit/credit card | Ask about card processing charges. |
| Eva Middlebrooks, Revenue Commissioner, 125 N Broadnax St, Room 106, Dadeville, AL 36853 | Check or money order | Include parcel/account and allow mailing time. | |
| Mortgage escrow | Ask mortgage company to pay | Escrowed loans | Send assessment sheet to mortgage company if newly purchased. |
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Open the official tax portal or call the office
Use official county-linked payment routes only.
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Start from Tallapoosa County Revenue Commission or the official Tallapoosa Property Taxes portal. If unsure, call Collections at 256-825-7818.
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Check fee and refund rule
The online service may add a processing charge.
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The Tallapoosa online services page states there is a 2.5% processing charge based on the total amount due for payments processed on that website, and refunds are only for overpayments through the revenue office.
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Save proof immediately
Useful for escrow, appeal, title, sale or posting questions.
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Save receipt, confirmation number, tax year, parcel, owner name, payment method, and amount. If your mortgage company pays, compare county payment status with your escrow statement.
Tallapoosa County property tax rates and calculation
Tallapoosa taxes depend on property class, appraised value, assessed value and millage. The rate that matters is the millage for your parcel’s tax district.
Simple Tallapoosa tax formula
Estimated tax = appraised value × class ratio × millage rate, minus proper exemptions.
| Property Class | Assessment Ratio | What It Usually Covers |
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| Class I | 30% | Utility property. |
| Class II | 20% | All other property not in Class I, III or IV. |
| Class III | 10% | Single-family owner-occupied residential property and farm property. |
| Class IV | 15% | Motor vehicles. |
| Tallapoosa Rate Area | Listed Millage | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| OD Dadeville | 35.0 mills | Dadeville area parcels. |
| OC Camp Hill | 35.0 mills | Camp Hill area parcels. |
| OT Tallassee | 22.5 mills | Tallassee-area Tallapoosa parcels. |
| O5 District 25-A | 30.0 mills | District 25-A parcels. |
| OA Alexander City | 37.5 mills | Alexander City area parcels. |
| O1 School District 1 | 30.0 mills | School District 1 parcels. |
Tallapoosa County property tax deadline calendar
Use these dates to avoid penalty, appeal mistakes and missed exemption windows.
| Date / Window | What Happens | What You Should Do |
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| October 1 | Property taxes become due; ownership/status date is important. | Check bill, apply for exemptions, assess new property. |
| October 1–December 31 | Homestead and current-use applications window. | Apply before the window closes. |
| December 31 | Last day before delinquency; new owners should finish assessment steps. | Pay taxes, assess property, claim exemptions, report address changes. |
| January 1 | Taxes become delinquent. | Call Collections if unpaid or if payment did not post. |
| March | Final notices are sent. | Resolve unpaid balances immediately. |
| April | Delinquent taxes are advertised for sale. | Avoid public sale by paying or contacting the office. |
| May | Tax sale. | If already delinquent, ask about redemption and fees. |
Tallapoosa homestead exemption, current use and new-owner steps
Exemptions are deadline-driven. Missing the application window can delay the tax reduction until a later tax year.
Regular Homestead HE1
For Alabama residents under 65 who own and occupy a single-family dwelling. Tallapoosa lists up to $4,000 assessed value for state and $2,000 assessed value for county.
Blind / disability-related HE2
Applies to qualifying blind owners and includes state portion relief plus up to $5,000 assessed value for county and school taxes.
HE3 total exemption
For qualifying 65+ owners or permanent and total disability with annual taxable income of $12,000 or less, per county description.
HE4 state portion
Provides exemption of the state portion of taxes on principal residence and up to 160 acres for 65+ owners regardless of income.
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Apply between October 1 and December 31
Homestead must be claimed in time.
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Call Exemptions at 256-825-7831 or visit the Revenue Commission. Tallapoosa states exemptions will not decrease taxes until the following tax year because taxes are paid in arrears.
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Claim current use if eligible
Farmland, pastureland or timberland can qualify.
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Owners of eligible farmland, pastureland or timberland must formally apply with the Revenue Commissioner between October 1 and December 31 for the following tax year. If ownership changes, the new owner must apply again.
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Report new improvements by December 31
Some improvements require reassessment.
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Report assessable improvements such as additions, pools, major renovations, fireplaces, extra baths, patios, decks, carports or garages. Routine maintenance such as re-roofing, minor repairs or painting generally may not require reassessment.
How to appeal value or fix a Tallapoosa property tax problem
Do not wait until the bill is delinquent. Value appeals, payment posting, ownership changes and exemption issues each go to different teams.
| Problem | Call First | What To Prepare |
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| Market value too high | Appraisal: 256-825-1072 | Notice, comps, photos, property condition, errors on record card. |
| Parcel/map issue | Mapping: 256-825-1099 | Parcel number, deed, survey, GIS screenshot. |
| Assessment/exemption issue | Assessing/Exemptions: 256-825-7831 | Deed, ID, occupancy proof, exemption documents. |
| Business personal property | Personal Property: 256-825-1606 | Asset list, cost new, depreciation, OPPAL filing info. |
| Payment not posted / balance due | Collections: 256-825-7818 | Receipt, confirmation number, date, tax year, parcel. |
| Manufactured home | Manufactured Homes: 256-825-7818 | Title if applicable, bill of sale, sales tax proof, land ownership status. |
Reappraisal notice appeal
In a reappraisal year, if you receive a value notice, Tallapoosa says you have ten days to file a written appeal with the Board of Equalization.
After Board decision
If still dissatisfied after the Board hearing, the owner has thirty days to file an appeal with Circuit Court.
To preserve Circuit Court appeal
Tallapoosa says taxes must be paid by December 31 or a bond filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office in double the amount of taxes due.
Bring evidence
Use comparable sales, photos, repair estimates, incorrect square footage, property record errors, or condition problems to support your case.
Tallapoosa County Revenue Commission contact, offices and map
For official balances, exemptions, appeals, mailed payments and account corrections, contact the Revenue Commission directly.
Dadeville Revenue Commission
125 North Broadnax Street, Room 106, Dadeville, AL 36853
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Phone: 256-825-7818
Email: emiddlebrooks@tallaco.com
Other county office locations
Alexander City: 395 Lee Street, Alexander City, AL 35010
Tallassee: 3 Freeman Ave, Tallassee, AL 36078
Call before visiting to confirm which office handles your exact tax issue.
Map to Tallapoosa County Revenue Commission
Use this map for the Dadeville Revenue Commission address. For Alexander City or Tallassee, use the county office address cards above and confirm office services first.
Official Tallapoosa County property tax resources
Use links only when you are ready to perform a live action: pay, look up a live parcel, check GIS, file/renew, or contact the county.
Tallapoosa County AL property tax FAQs
Short answers for the questions taxpayers usually have before paying, appealing, claiming exemptions or contacting the Revenue Commission.
QHow do I pay Tallapoosa County property tax online?▾
Use the official Tallapoosa Property Taxes portal. Confirm parcel, owner, tax year, amount due and processing fee before paying.
QWhen are Tallapoosa property taxes due?▾
Taxes are due October 1 and become delinquent after December 31. The county timetable lists January 1 delinquent, March final notices, April advertising and May tax sale.
QWhat is the Revenue Commission phone number?▾
Collections and manufactured-home questions use 256-825-7818. Appraisal is 256-825-1072, Mapping is 256-825-1099, and Assessing/Exemptions is 256-825-7831.
QHow do I calculate my tax?▾
Multiply appraised value by the property class ratio to get assessed value, then multiply assessed value by the millage rate. Subtract proper exemptions if applicable.
QWhat is the owner-occupied residential class?▾
Class III includes single-family owner-occupied residential property and farm property. Tallapoosa lists the Class III ratio as 10%.
QHow do I appeal my property value?▾
If you receive a reappraisal notice, Tallapoosa says you have ten days to file a written appeal with the Board of Equalization. Bring evidence such as comparable sales, photos, record-card errors or condition issues.
QHow do I claim homestead exemption?▾
Apply with the Revenue Commission between October 1 and December 31. Homestead applies to an owner-occupied primary residence and affects the following tax year.
QWhat should I do after buying property?▾
Record the deed, assess the property with the Revenue Commissioner, claim any exemption due, complete steps by December 31 for property purchased on or before October 1, notify your mortgage company if escrowed, and report address changes.
QWhat if my mortgage company pays taxes?▾
Ask the mortgage company to pay the bill and confirm payment posted. Tallapoosa notes new owners should send the assessment sheet to the mortgage company so it has complete information to request the bill.
QIs this the official county tax site?▾
No. PropertyTaxUSA.org is an independent guide. Verify balances, deadlines, exemptions, payment fees, appeals and contact details with the official Tallapoosa County Revenue Commission.
Bottom line
For Tallapoosa County AL property tax, think: lookup → verify → fix issues → pay. Use GIS or the tax portal to match the parcel, check the bill year and tax district, calculate using class ratio and millage, apply exemptions between October 1 and December 31, and contact the Revenue Commission before paying if the owner, address, value, exemption or parcel looks wrong.
Independent guide notice: This page is informational only and is not the Tallapoosa County Revenue Commission, a payment processor, legal advice or tax advice. Official county offices and official portals are the final source for balances, deadlines, fees, appeals, exemptions and payment status.