ZIP 35810 — Huntsville

Huntsville is a major hub for aerospace and defense, anchored by Redstone Arsenal and the Cummings Research Park, which drive significant regional economic momentum.

Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution. County (Madison County, Alabama) — Madison County Board of Equalization Property Value Protest Procedures: Establishes a mandatory administrative remedy for contesting county tax appraised valuations. County (Madison County, Alabama) — Composite Property Tax Levies (State, County, School, and Municipal Millages): Every parcel is subject to composite millage consisting of: State of Alabama base rate (6.5 mills), Madison County general and special fund millages, Madison County or City school district millages, and applicable municipal millages (e.g., Huntsville or Madison). County (Madison County, Alabama) — Alabama Residential Assessment Ratio and Property Appraisal Regime: Madison County assesses residential real property (Class III) at 10% of fair market value.

The rental market shows a median asking rent of $1,399 with year-over-year price momentum of 7.03%.

The local economy is heavily influenced by the aerospace, defense, and technology sectors, with major employers including NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and various defense contractors.