Collected and spent
In 2022, Tuscaloosa County spent about $116.0M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$116.0M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.05 per $100 of value
Source · Alabama Department of Revenue — Property Tax Division, Tuscaloosa County 2024 property tax — 10.5 mills county levy. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Tuscaloosa County 2024 property tax — 10.5 mills county levy (7 general + 3.5 road & bridge) on 10% assessed value, from the Alabama Dept. of Revenue October 2024 statewide millage bookWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
General government
$35.2M
Public works
$27.9M
Police
$20.2M
Corrections
$12.8M
Library
$5.5M
Other
$5.3M
Parks and recreation
$3.8M
Courts
$3.8M
Health and human services
$0.9M
Fire
$0.6M
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. 4 Commissioners by district, plus the Probate Judge as Chairman.
Ward D. "Rob" Robertson, III
Commissioner, at large
Term end not published
Re-check by November 7, 2028
Stan Acker
Commissioner, District 1
Next election
November 7, 2028
Jerry Tingle
Commissioner, District 2
Next election
November 7, 2028
Mark Nelson
Commissioner, District 3
Next election
November 7, 2028
Reginald Murray
Commissioner, District 4
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 4 seats
How to reach it
County Commission
Phone
Tuscaloosa County Commission, 714 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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 Tuscaloosa County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Tuscaloosa County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 4
TuscaloosaCity
NorthportNot in Who Taxes Me yet
BrookwoodNot in Who Taxes Me yet
VanceNot in Who Taxes Me yet
School districts: 2
Tuscaloosa County School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Tuscaloosa City School DistrictSchool districtSources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Alabama Department of Revenue — Property Tax Division, Tuscaloosa County 2024 property tax — 10.5 mills county levy. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Tuscaloosa County 2024 property tax — 10.5 mills county levy (7 general + 3.5 road & bridge) on 10% assessed value, from the Alabama Dept. of Revenue October 2024 statewide millage bookWho 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
Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa County Commission page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Tuscaloosa 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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