Property Search

This guide walks Autauga County residents, buyers, sellers, and professionals through the full property search process—what to click, which terms to use, how to interpret valuation and tax details, where to view parcel maps, and how to handle common follow-ups like homestead filing, over-65 renewals, and appeals. You’ll learn exactly how to use the county’s online tools, how assessments and millage rates work, and which county offices to contact for questions.

Understand the County’s Official Property Systems Before You Search

Autauga County provides a unified set of public tools that make it possible to look up real property, business personal property, and related tax/assessment information from your desktop or phone. These are maintained by the Office of the Revenue Commissioner and include:

A searchable property database with owner, parcel identifier, land and improvement characteristics, valuation, and tax details.

A GIS parcel map that lets you pan, zoom, and click parcels to see key facts tied directly to the assessment records.

Self-service forms and workflows for homestead exemptions, over-65 renewals (PIN-based), Board of Equalization (BOE) appeals, and business personal property rendition filing.

Specialized searches for delinquent accounts, insolvent business personal property, and manufactured home (MH) decals.

Together, these systems let you trace a property from the legal parcel on a map to the taxable value to the tax year ledger—without needing third-party websites. The county systems also include notices, disclaimers, and office contact details so you can verify anything you see online with an official source.

Launch the Real Property Database and Run a Clean Search

Start with the county’s searchable index

Open the county’s real estate lookup and begin with a basic query using one known element—owner name, parcel number, or situs (property) address. For most users, the fastest path is to launch the Real Property Search and begin with a simple owner last name or the numeric street portion plus street name.

Tips that prevent “no results” or overly broad results:

Enter a valid alphanumeric starting character. The system explicitly requires searches to begin with a letter or number; special characters or a leading space can yield the “Please enter a valid alphanumeric starting character” message.

If you see “No results found,” shorten the query. Use just the owner’s surname or the first few characters of the parcel number.

If the dataset is large (for common names), refine by adding the street number or try the parcel viewer map first to pinpoint the parcel, then pivot back to the search by parcel ID.

Choose the best input for the scenario

Owner name: Best when you know who owns the property but not the address or parcel ID.

Parcel number (PID): Best when you have the tax bill or a prior deed. This is the most precise search key.

Property (situs) address: Best for buyers or researchers starting from a neighborhood drive-by or listing.

Mailing address: Useful for out-of-county owners; many parcels share a single mailing address.

Read the result grid like a pro

The results page typically lists high-level identifiers (owner, parcel #, key #) and a year selector. For current research, start with the most recent year displayed. Click into a record to open full details.

Interpret a Property Record: Valuation, Class, Sketches, and Taxes

Know what’s inside a full record view

When you drill into a parcel, the county database presents:

Valuation: Land value, building/improvement value, and total assessed value by year.

Classification: Alabama property classes drive the assessment ratio applied to market value. The county outlines these as:
Class III – Single-family owner-occupied homes, condos, farm and timber (10% assessment rate).
Class II – All other properties not in Class I or III (20% assessment rate), including apartments, commercial, industrial, and multi-unit residential (duplex/fourplex).
Class I – Public utilities (30% assessment rate).

Structures and sketches: Building outlines, basic characteristics, and sometimes a sketch image help you confirm square footage and improvement counts.

Deed information: Prior transfer references assist with chain-of-title validation.

Tax information: Billed taxes, applicable millage, exemptions applied (e.g., homestead), and payment status.

GIS linkages: Direct hand-offs to the county parcel viewer for map context.

Confirm the tax math with classification and millage

Your gross tax follows a three-part logic:

Assessment ratio by class (10%/20%/30%).
Millage rate for the property’s taxing districts (computed in mills—tenths of a cent).
Exemptions/credits subtracted from the gross figure (e.g., homestead).

To review the inputs the county uses in tax calculations, consult Assessment Info for assessment windows and classification rules, and review county millage rates when needed.

Use the Parcel Map When You Need Location Context

Open the map and select a parcel

If you prefer a map-first method, use View the Parcel Map and zoom to the area of interest. Click a parcel to view its parcel number and jump to detail. This is ideal when:

The street address is new or has changed.
You’re working from a subdivision plat or aerial context.
You need to confirm adjacency, lot shape, or frontage before analyzing value and taxes.

Rely on the county’s mapping notes

The parcel viewer carries a public-service disclaimer about accuracy and timeliness. Treat the map as authoritative for research, but confirm boundaries with recorded plats or surveys when making legal decisions. For everyday due diligence—like verifying which side of a street a parcel fronts or which lot is split—the viewer is extremely efficient.

Search Smart: Advanced Filters and Multi-Year Checks

Work across multiple tax years

Many records display data across recent years (e.g., 2019 through the current year). Use this to:

Track valuation changes over time.
Verify when a homestead exemption was first applied.
Confirm that the property’s class did not change after a remodel or use change.

Troubleshoot common search pitfalls

Too many results: Narrow by adding a street number, using the parcel viewer first, or switching to the parcel ID.

Owner variations: Try alternative spellings or omit middle initials.

Condo/unit formats: Search by parcel ID or use the map to click the building’s parcel cluster.

Move from Search to Action: File Homestead, Renew Over-65, or Appeal

Claim exemptions when eligible

If you own and occupy your principal residence, claim homestead when you assess. The county highlights three core categories:

Standard Homestead (under 65): State taxes exempted up to $4,000 of assessed value; county taxes up to $2,000 (excludes school/municipal taxes).

Special Homestead (65+ with income under $12,000): State tax credit for all state tax; a county credit based on the first $5,000 of assessed value (documentation of age and income required; file annually).

65+ or fully disabled, income ≤ $12,000: Exempt on principal residence (documentation required; file annually).

You can submit online using File Homestead Exemption. Filing during assessment ensures the credit applies to the proper tax year.

Renew the over-65 status securely

If you previously qualified and received a PIN from the county, use the renewal path shown on the portal (Over-65 Renewal) to recertify for the next tax year. Keep documents ready in case the county requests verification.

Appeal value with the Board of Equalization

If you disagree with an assessment, you may appeal to the Board of Equalization (BOE). The county notes the BOE is not a full-time board; appointments are scheduled when it goes into session. To initiate and track a case:

Start or find your appeal with File a BOE Appeal and use the Case Status features to monitor progress by case number.

If you need an in-person hearing, follow county instructions to request an appointment by letter (include your name, address, phone, and parcel ID) mailed to the BOE at the Revenue Commissioner’s Office in Prattville.

Respect the Assessment Calendar and Avoid Penalties

Know the assessment window

Assessment period: October 1 through December 31 each year.

New owners: When you purchase or acquire property, file your assessment with the Revenue Commissioner by December 31 for anything bought during the prior fiscal year (October 1 to September 30). Bring proof of ownership (e.g., deed).

When reassessment happens: Real property isn’t reassessed annually unless there is a change—ownership, mailing address, legal description, or a physical improvement change. Personal property is assessed annually.

Understand the penalties

A $5 delinquent penalty is added to each assessment return filed after December 31.
After the third Monday in January, an additional 10% penalty is added.

Consider Current Use for qualifying land

Owners of farmland, pastureland, and timberland can apply for Current Use valuation by December 31 prior to the tax year. This can substantially affect assessed value for qualifying agricultural/timber properties.

Extend Your Research: Delinquencies, Insolvent Lists, and MH Decals

Check for unpaid taxes

Use the county’s delinquency tool to verify whether a parcel has outstanding balances before closing, paying off, or gifting property interests. Open Delinquent Search and search by owner, parcel, or address. If you see “No results” with a broad search term, add an initial letter or switch to the parcel number for precision.

Review insolvent business personal property

The Insolvent Search lists accounts where business personal property taxes are unpaid for older cycles. This is helpful when purchasing a business, assets, or leasing space to a tenant with existing equipment or signage. Records can show market value, total due, amounts paid, and a link to the account summary.

Verify manufactured home decals

For manufactured homes, the Registration Decal (MH decal) system allows you to confirm ownership, VIN-tied records, and parcel linkages. This is particularly important for lenders and for buyers who need proof of current registration status.

Workflows for Businesses: Personal Property Search and Renditions

Search business personal property like you do parcels

If you need to confirm equipment or furnishings assessments for a business, the county provides a dedicated interface. You can search by DBA, account, or address, then review valuation for each year on file. Where appropriate, the data links back to related real property parcels for a full picture of a site or suite.

File the annual rendition online

When you’re ready to report assets, use the county’s online filing path. Filing on time helps the county appraise personal property accurately and helps you avoid penalties associated with late or omitted returns.

Put the Numbers in Context: Classification, Millage, and Exemptions

Classification governs the assessment ratio

As noted above, Alabama’s class system (I/II/III) sets the slice of market value used as assessed value. A Class III homestead with $200,000 market value would be assessed at 10% ($20,000) before exemptions and millage are applied. A similar property rented to a tenant (Class II) would be assessed at 20% ($40,000), which is why owner-occupancy and accurate use disclosure matter.

Millage rates translate assessed value into dollars

Millage rates vary by area and by overlapping jurisdictions (county, school, municipal). Multiply the assessed value by the millage rate (expressed in mills) to get the gross tax before exemptions. Because millage is set by multiple governing bodies, it’s wise to review the county’s official charts when you see a significant tax change year-over-year.

Exemptions can shift the bottom line

Homestead and other credits reduce the gross tax. Filing at the time of assessment ensures those reductions land in the correct tax year. If you’re 65+ or fully disabled with qualifying income, the county’s rules explicitly provide broader relief—file annually and keep documentation up to date.

Map to Reality: When to Contact Which County Office

Use the right team for the right question

The Revenue Commissioner’s Office is your first stop for most property search needs. Within that office:

Assessments handles ownership and property listing updates, homestead claims, and address changes.

Appraisal reviews valuation and applies classification, including Current Use.

Collections addresses billing questions, payment status, and delinquency resolution.

Mapping (GIS) maintains parcel boundaries and legal description linkages.

Personal Property manages business equipment assessments and renditions.

If you need to record a deed, mortgage, or plat, you’ll work with the Probate Court/Recording office. If you are contesting value beyond staff review, you’ll engage the Board of Equalization for a formal appeal.

Keep Your Research Organized: Yearly Checklist for Property Owners

Each fall (October–December)

Confirm ownership and mailing address in the property record.

File assessment if you purchased or changed the property; bring the deed or ownership proof.

Claim or renew homestead if you qualify; verify the exemption is visible in the online record for the coming year.

Consider Current Use for eligible farmland, pasture, or timber; apply by December 31.

Review valuation for material changes; if you disagree, prepare for potential BOE appeal timelines.

In January

Watch penalty dates after the third Monday in January (additional 10% penalty on late assessment returns).

Check your parcel online to confirm updates posted after year-end processing.

Before closing a sale or refinance

Search the parcel and print/save the valuation and tax sections from the online record.

Open the map to confirm the legal parcel and any multi-parcel situations affecting taxes.

Check delinquent status to ensure no outstanding balances will interfere with closing.

Verify exemptions—homestead generally ends when the property is no longer your principal residence; buyers should file their own after purchase.

Navigate Online Like a Local: Direct Paths to Key County Pages

Use the county’s dedicated portal to Real Property Search when you need owner, parcel, value, and tax data in one view.

For a map-first workflow or to verify parcel boundaries and neighbors, launch View the Parcel Map.

For filing windows, classification rules, and the annual assessment calendar, refer to Assessment Info.

To submit your homeowner relief application from home, select File Homestead Exemption.

If you plan to contest an assessment or need to track your BOE case, proceed to File a BOE Appeal.

To verify payment status and resolve outstanding balances before a sale or payoff, look up Delinquent Search.

If you want the department’s overview, directory, and welcome note, visit the county’s Revenue / Reappraisal Office page.

For an on-site guide to paying and timelines, our local page on Property Tax guidance summarizes what to do next after you look up a parcel.

Business Owners and Landlords: Tie Sites, Suites, and Equipment Together

Link real property to business personal property

Commercial addresses often host multiple accounts (landlord parcel, tenant improvements, and several business personal property accounts). When analyzing a site:

Search the parcel to understand the land and shell building valuation.

Search business personal property by the tenant’s DBA or account to confirm equipment assessments.

Scan delinquency for either the parcel or the business to avoid inheriting liabilities or permitting issues.

Use the parcel map when suites are clustered, and click each parcel boundary that might affect parking or shared improvements.

Plan for annual personal property reporting

Personal property must be reported every year. Keep a fixed assets list current with acquisitions and disposals so the county’s appraiser has accurate data for valuation. File by the county’s deadlines to avoid penalties and interest.

Manufactured Homes: Verify Ownership and Taxes Together

Confirm decals and cross-reference the parcel

If you’re purchasing a manufactured home, lenders and closing attorneys often require confirmation of current registration and payment status. You can:

Search the MH decal records (owner/VIN/parcel) to confirm the current registration.

Tie the MH to the correct land parcel using the parcel viewer and parcel number to avoid a mismatch between the home and the dirt beneath it.

Check for delinquencies on both the parcel and the MH decal so the closing statement accounts for all outstanding amounts.

Appeals Strategy: When the Value Doesn’t Match the Property

Gather facts before you appeal

Successful BOE appeals rest on evidence: sketches that don’t reflect reality, uses that changed, or comparably situated properties with materially different characteristics. Before filing:

Verify the sketch and characteristics (square footage, year built, construction class).
Check classification (owner-occupied vs. rental).
Document physical condition that could affect value (e.g., deferred maintenance).
Review multi-year valuation trends in the record to establish a baseline.

Follow the county’s process

Because the BOE is not full-time, submit your request per county instructions and await session scheduling. Use the portal’s appeal filing path and the case status search to track your matter. Keep your mailing address current; hearing notices and determinations are typically mailed.

In-Person Help: When to Walk In or Call

The Revenue Commissioner’s Office welcomes residents

Many tasks can be completed online, but some are best handled face-to-face—especially first-time assessments after a purchase, questions about classification, or complex property splits/merges. The office posts its location and business hours clearly, and staff can direct you to the right desk (Assessments, Appraisal, Collections, Mapping, Personal Property) based on your question.

Autauga County Revenue Commissioner — 135 North Court Street, Suite D, Prattville, AL 36067 — 334-358-6750

Assessments — 135 North Court Street, Suite D, Prattville, AL 36067 — 334-358-6757

Collections — 135 North Court Street, Suite D, Prattville, AL 36067 — 334-358-6757

Appraisal Department — 135 North Court Street, Suite D, Prattville, AL 36067 — 334-358-6774

Mapping Department — 135 North Court Street, Suite D, Prattville, AL 36067 — 334-358-6767

Personal Property — 135 North Court Street, Suite D, Prattville, AL 36067 — 334-358-6762

Board of Equalization — 135 North Court Street, Suite D, Prattville, AL 36067 — (no phone listed)

Probate Court — 176 W. 5th Street, Prattville, AL 36067 — 334-361-3730

Autauga County Property Search FAQs

Which official search inputs work best—and what errors should I avoid?

The county’s database accepts multiple identifiers (owner name, parcel number, property/situs address, mailing address, account/key numbers). For precise results, start with a parcel or key number if available, or use a concise owner surname plus street. If you see “Please enter a valid alphanumeric starting character,” remove any leading spaces or symbols; if “No results found” appears, shorten the query. Use the year toggles to review recent rolls (e.g., 2019–2025) on the results grid. Begin at the Real Property Search.

How do I verify location details before reviewing valuation or taxes?

Use the county’s interactive map to confirm the correct parcel and pivot to record details. You can pan/zoom, click a parcel to see its number, and follow the “View Detail” handoff to the assessment record. The viewer includes a public-service disclaimer; treat it as a research tool and confirm legal boundaries with recorded instruments when necessary. Open the Parcel Viewer.

Where are the official assessment deadlines, penalties, and exemptions explained?

Autauga County’s assessment window runs October 1–December 31; new owners must file by December 31 for property acquired during the prior fiscal year. Personal property is assessed annually. Late filings add a $5 penalty, and after the third Monday in January, an additional 10% applies. Homestead categories and eligibility, plus Current Use (apply by December 31 prior to the tax year), are outlined on the county portal. See the county’s Assessment Info.

How can I check for unpaid balances or special account statuses during research?

Before closing or payoff, confirm whether taxes are outstanding using the county’s Delinquent Search. For business personal property, the Insolvent Search lists accounts with unpaid prior cycles, and manufactured home status can be verified in the Registration Decal search; both tools are available from the portal’s “Searches” menu for cross-checking alongside parcel records.