Collected and spent
In 2022, Montgomery County spent about $96.7M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$96.7M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.75 per $100 of value
Source · Alabama Department of Revenue — Property Tax Division, Montgomery County 2024 property tax — 7.5 mills county levy. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Montgomery County 2024 property tax — 7.5 mills county levy (5 general + 2.5 road & bridge) on 10% assessed value inside the City of Montgomery, from the Alabama Dept. of Revenue October 2024 millage book. A 5-mill fire charge applies only outside Montgomery and Pike RoadWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
General government
$22.6M
Police
$21.3M
Other
$13.5M
Courts
$13.3M
Public works
$10.9M
Corrections
$8.4M
Health and human services
$2.8M
Parks and recreation
$2.2M
Debt service · past obligation
$1.3M
Fire
$0.4M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The Commission votes on the county budget each September. It may not plan to spend more than the county expects to take in. 5 Commissioners, each elected from one district.
Daniel Harris, Jr.
Commissioner, District 1
Next election
November 7, 2028
Carmen Moore-Zeigler
Commissioner, District 2
Next election
November 7, 2028
Justin M. Castanza
Commissioner, District 3
Next election
November 7, 2028
Isaiah Sankey
Commissioner, District 4
Next election
November 7, 2028
Doug Singleton
Commissioner, District 5
Next election
November 7, 2028
Source · State of Alabama, Ala. Code §11-8-3(a), annual county budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Ala. Code §11-8-3(a), annual county budget (Law.Onecle copy) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Commission votes on the budget in September. It must pass it by October 1.
Each yearThe county budget year starts on October 1.
November 7, 2028Election for 5 seats
How to reach it
County Commission office
Phone
Montgomery County Commission, P.O. Box 1667, Montgomery, AL 36102
Mailing address
Source · State of Alabama, Ala. Code §11-8-3(a), annual county budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Ala. Code §11-8-3(a), annual county budget (Law.Onecle copy) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Montgomery County address pays these governments too. Which school districts and cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Montgomery County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 2
Montgomery County School DistrictSchool district
Pike Road City School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Cities: 2
MontgomeryCity
Pike RoadNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Alabama Department of Revenue — Property Tax Division, Montgomery County 2024 property tax — 7.5 mills county levy. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Montgomery County 2024 property tax — 7.5 mills county levy (5 general + 2.5 road & bridge) on 10% assessed value inside the City of Montgomery, from the Alabama Dept. of Revenue October 2024 millage book. A 5-mill fire charge applies only outside Montgomery and Pike RoadWho decides
State of Alabama, Ala. Code §11-8-3(a), annual county budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Ala. Code §11-8-3(a), annual county budget (Law.Onecle copy) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
State of Alabama, Ala. Code §11-8-3(a), annual county budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Ala. Code §11-8-3(a), annual county budget (Law.Onecle copy) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Montgomery County, Montgomery County Commission page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Montgomery County Commission page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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