Highland Lakes property tax, in one number.
The typical Highland Lakes homeowner pays $2,258 a year on a $599,200 home. That's below the Shelby County rate (0.44%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxHighland Lakes at a glance
Highland Lakes is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Shelby County. Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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Enter a home value to see a typical yearly bill at Highland Lakes's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $2,325, versus $1,964 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 1.3% of the median household income of $169,361.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Shelby County
Highland Lakes compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lakes | $2,258 | $599,200 | 0.38% |
| Shelby County | $1,423 | $326,100 | 0.44% |
| Alabama | $788 | $209,900 | 0.38% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Shelby County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Shelby County0.44% · $1,423
- Pelham0.48% · $1,454
- Alabaster0.47% · $1,221
- Calera0.45% · $1,054
- Helena0.42% · $1,383
- Chelsea0.39% · $1,393
- Meadowbrook0.38% · $1,593
- Jefferson County0.59% · $1,409
- Talladega County0.36% · $544
- Chilton County0.33% · $537
- St. Clair County0.32% · $724
- Coosa County0.27% · $315
- Bibb County0.20% · $298
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Highland Lakes?
The effective rate is about 0.38%. The median homeowner pays $2,258 a year on a home worth a median $599,200 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $600,000 home in Highland Lakes?
About $2,280 a year, or roughly $190 a month, at Highland Lakes's average effective rate of 0.38%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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