Search Baldwin County Property Values, Owners & Tax Records
Baldwin County combines appraisal, assessment and property-tax collection under the elected Revenue Commissioner. Its official online database lets you search real estate by owner name, PIN, company, parcel, account, subdivision or address and then review the property’s appraisal and tax information.
The county also provides a separate Revenue Commission map viewer, property-tax calculator, exemption resources and Probate Office deed search. The guide below shows which tool to use for each task.
How to Search Baldwin County Property Records
The Revenue Commission’s live property-search interface provides more search methods than a basic assessor website. This is useful when you have only one piece of information about the property.
Go to the official Baldwin County property database linked by the Revenue Commission.
Choose the year you want to research. Use the 2026 tax year when reviewing the current 2026 valuation.
Select Name, PIN, Company, Parcel, Account, Subdivision or Address depending on the information you already have.
Enter only the information needed for that search type. If the first search is too narrow, simplify it and try again.
Confirm the owner, parcel, address and property description before relying on appraisal or tax information.
Keep these identifiers for future searches, mapping, property-tax questions, protests and permit research.
Baldwin County Property Search by Owner Name
The official property database provides a dedicated Name search and lets you control how the last name is matched.
Owner search options
- Choose Name.
- Enter the owner’s last name.
- Add the first name if needed.
- Use Last Name Starts With for a broader result set.
- Use Last Name Contains when spelling or formatting may vary.
If a person is not listed
- Try a spouse or co-owner.
- Search the trust name.
- Use the Company search for an LLC.
- Switch to address.
- Search by PIN or parcel number if available.
Search Baldwin County Property by Address
An address search is useful when you are researching a home in Bay Minette, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Robertsdale, Spanish Fort or another Baldwin County community.
| If you know… | Search by… | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Physical property location | Address | Fastest route for most homes and commercial property. |
| Property PIN | PIN | Narrows directly to the specific property identifier. |
| Parcel number | Parcel | Useful for tax maps, deeds and land records. |
| Tax account number | Account | Useful when researching tax documents. |
| Subdivision name | Subdivision | Useful when comparing multiple parcels in one development. |
| Business/entity owner | Company | Useful for LLC, corporation or commercial ownership. |
What a Baldwin County Property Record Can Tell You
The Revenue Commission property account is designed for appraisal and property-tax administration. It can answer many common questions before you need to call the county.
| Record item | What it means | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| PPIN / PIN | Property identifier used by Baldwin County’s Revenue Commission. | Useful for precise searching and appraisal questions. |
| Parcel Number | Parcel identifier connected with the county tax map. | Use it for mapping and parcel-specific research. |
| Owner | Name carried on the property-tax assessment. | Useful for public ownership research; verify deed title separately when necessary. |
| Property Address | Physical location associated with the parcel. | Confirm that you opened the intended property. |
| Legal Description | Description maintained for property-tax administration. | Useful for identification but not a substitute for a recorded deed or survey. |
| Appraised Value | Revenue Commission’s fair-market-value appraisal. | Review when evaluating the 2026 valuation. |
| Assessment | Taxable assessment after Alabama property classification rules. | Used with applicable millage to calculate property tax. |
| Exemptions | Homestead or other qualifying exemption information. | Check whether expected exemptions are applied. |
| Estimated Tax | Estimate based on available value and tax-rate information. | Useful for planning but not a substitute for the October tax bill. |
Baldwin County Revenue Commission Parcel Map
The Revenue Commission’s map viewer helps connect the property assessment with a geographic parcel.
Search by Owner
The county’s map instructions allow users to search using an owner name.
Search by Parcel or PIN
Parcel Number and PIN are useful when an address is incomplete or when researching vacant acreage.
Turn on Map Layers
The viewer includes county layers such as city limits, county zoning and planning districts for additional geographic context.
Open Baldwin County Revenue Commission Map Viewer →
Baldwin County 2026 Property Values
The 2026 appraisal study uses relevant market information from the county’s stated valuation period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Check Market Value
Compare the 2026 appraised value with relevant market evidence from the county’s valuation period.
Check Property Facts
Look for incorrect acreage, building size, missing demolition, wrong improvements or other descriptive errors.
Check Assessment
If the taxable assessment changed unexpectedly, determine whether the issue involves property classification or an exemption rather than market value.
How Alabama Property Classification Affects Baldwin County Taxes
Two properties with the same appraised market value can have different taxable assessments because Alabama applies assessment ratios based on property classification.
Class III
Baldwin County explains that qualifying residential property, including a primary residence and eligible second-home property, can fall into Class III and be assessed at a 10% ratio.
Income-Producing Property
The county notes that rental property is considered income producing and can carry a 20% assessment ratio rather than the Class III 10% rate.
How to Look Up Baldwin County Property Taxes
The Revenue Commission handles both appraisal and tax collection, so you can move from the property search into tax information without locating a separate Tax Collector office.
Search by owner, PIN, parcel, account, subdivision or address.
Make sure you are reviewing the intended tax year rather than an older appraisal or payment record.
Use the current valuation information for planning before bills are mailed.
When the official tax bill is issued, verify the amount, owner information, exemptions and mailing address.
Baldwin County reminds owners that bills are not mailed to mortgage companies. If escrow pays your tax, confirm the lender actually submitted payment.
After December 31, contact Collections before paying because penalties and interest increase the amount due.
Baldwin County Property Tax Dates for 2026
Baldwin County states that property taxes become delinquent after December 31. Payments mailed by check should be postmarked on or before December 31 to avoid late penalties.
How to Pay Baldwin County Property Taxes
The Revenue Commission accepts property-tax payments online, by phone, by mail and in person.
| Payment method | Current county guidance |
|---|---|
| Credit / Debit Card | 2.75% convenience fee plus a $0.30 transaction fee. |
| eCheck | $1.50 flat fee; available online during the county’s published October 1 through February 28 payment period. |
| Telephone | Call 251-937-0245 and have the payment amount and six-digit PIN ready. |
| Make check payable to Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner. | |
| In Person | Payment is accepted at Revenue Commission offices including Bay Minette, Robertsdale, Foley and Fairhope. |
Pay Baldwin County Property Tax by Mail
Make checks payable to:
Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner
Mail to:
P.O. Box 1549
Bay Minette, AL 36507
- Make sure the payment is postmarked by December 31 to avoid late penalties.
- Personal and business checks are accepted during the county’s published October 1–February 28 period.
- After December 31, verify the current balance before sending payment.
2026 Baldwin County Property Value Protest
Evidence Baldwin County suggests
- Recent purchase information
- Professional appraisal
- Comparable property sales
- Photos showing condition
- Survey information
- Evidence of building removal or incorrect size
Commercial property evidence
- Three years of income data
- Three years of expense data
- Comparable market evidence
- Property-condition documentation
Baldwin County Homestead Exemptions
Homestead exemptions are available only for qualifying primary residences. The owner cannot simultaneously claim a homestead exemption on another home elsewhere.
Regular Homestead H-1
- Generally for qualifying owners under age 65.
- Owner named on deed must occupy the home.
- Must live in the property on October 1 of the year claimed.
- Alabama driver’s-license copy required.
Age 65+
Baldwin County lists several exemption categories for owners age 65 or older. Eligibility and annual validation requirements vary based on income and exemption type.
Disabled / Blind
Separate relief exists for qualifying permanently disabled or legally blind homeowners, with medical, Social Security or Veterans Administration documentation required depending on the exemption.
What to Do After Buying Baldwin County Property
Baldwin County provides a simple but important post-closing sequence for new owners.
Make sure the deed is recorded through the Baldwin County Probate Office.
Bring a copy of the recorded deed to the Revenue Commission Assessment Office.
Apply for any homestead or other exemption for which the property and owners qualify.
Baldwin County instructs owners to bring driver’s-license copies for each grantee listed on the deed.
Baldwin County Current Use for Farm, Pasture & Timber Land
Qualifying agricultural and timber property may be eligible for Alabama Current Use valuation, allowing eligible land to be assessed according to qualifying use rather than ordinary market value.
- Property generally must contain at least five acres.
- Qualifying uses include farmland, pasture land and timber land producing agricultural products, livestock or wood products.
- Formal application is required.
- Once approved, the owner generally does not reapply annually.
- A transfer of ownership or deed-name change requires a new Current Use application.
Assessor Record vs Baldwin County Deed Search
The Revenue Commission property record is designed for property taxation. The Baldwin County Judge of Probate Recording Division records and preserves the actual public real-estate documents.
| I need… | Use… | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Owner shown on tax assessment | Revenue Property Search | Fast tax-roll ownership research. |
| Recorded deed | Probate Official Records | The deed is the recorded ownership instrument. |
| Document by grantor/grantee | Probate Official Records Search | Searches recorded documents by party name. |
| Recorded mortgage | Probate Recording | Recorded real-estate document. |
| Recorded lien | Probate Recording | Requires document/index research. |
| Subdivision map | Probate / GIS | Use recorded map documents for legal parcel research. |
Search Baldwin County Official Recorded Documents →
Delinquent Taxes & Baldwin County Tax Liens
If property taxes remain unpaid after December 31, interest, penalties, fees and costs can accumulate. Baldwin County uses a tax-lien auction system for qualifying delinquent real-property taxes.
If taxes are already late
- Do not pay from an old statement.
- Contact Collections for the updated balance.
- Confirm interest and penalties.
- Ask whether a tax lien has already been sold.
- Save payment/redemption documentation.
Tax lien research
Baldwin County conducts an annual tax-lien auction for qualifying delinquent real-estate taxes. A tax-lien sale is not the same thing as an ordinary purchase of the property itself.
Baldwin County Property Search Not Finding the Record?
| Problem | Best next step |
|---|---|
| Full owner name gives no result | Search the last name only or use the Starts With / Contains matching options. |
| Property is held by an LLC | Use Company search rather than Name. |
| Address search gives no result | Try PIN, parcel or Revenue map viewer. |
| Recent deed still shows old owner | Remember Alabama taxes are paid in arrears and map ownership updates can lag the recording date. |
| 2026 value appears too high | The regular April 17 protest deadline has passed; contact Appraisal regarding factual errors or current options. |
| Assessment suddenly doubled | Contact Assessment because classification or exemption status may have changed. |
| Building shown was demolished | Contact Appraisal and provide evidence that the improvement was removed. |
| Map boundaries appear wrong | Review deed, plat and survey documents rather than relying only on the tax map. |
| Need exact late-tax amount | Call Collections at 251-937-0245 because penalties and interest may have changed the balance. |
Baldwin County Property Buyer Checklist
Check in Revenue Records
- PPIN / PIN
- Parcel number
- Owner shown
- Property address
- Legal description
- Appraised value
- Assessment class
- Homestead exemption
- Current Use status
- Estimated / current taxes
Then Verify Separately
- Recorded deed
- Mortgages and liens
- Title condition
- Survey / exact boundaries
- Legal road access
- Easements
- Zoning / planning district
- Flood zone
- Building permits
- Current delinquent-tax payoff
Revenue Commission vs Probate Office vs Planning
Revenue Commission
Use for appraisal and tax records.
- Owner search
- Property appraisal
- Assessment
- Exemptions
- Current Use
- Tax bills
- Tax collection
Probate Office
Use for recorded documents.
- Deeds
- Mortgages
- Liens
- Plats
- Document copies
- Grantor/grantee search
Planning & Zoning
Use for land-use questions.
- Zoning
- Planning districts
- Subdivision questions
- Land-use maps
- Development research
Baldwin County Revenue Commission Office
Revenue Commissioner:
Teddy J. Faust Jr.
Main Office:
1705 U.S. Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone:
251-937-0245
Fax:
251-937-0388
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Revenue Commissioner Mailing:
P.O. Box 1389
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Other Baldwin County Revenue Office Locations
Robertsdale
Central Annex Revenue Commission Office
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36535
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Foley
Foley Satellite Courthouse
201 E. Section Avenue
Foley, AL 36535
251-972-6819
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Fairhope
Fairhope Satellite Courthouse
1100 Fairhope Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Which Baldwin County Property Tool Should You Use?
| I need… | Official tool | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Search by owner name | Revenue Property Search | Use Name and last-name matching options. |
| Search by address | Revenue Property Search | Select Address. |
| Search an LLC | Revenue Property Search | Select Company. |
| Search by PIN | Revenue Property Search | Select PIN and enter the identifier. |
| Parcel map | Revenue Map Viewer | Search owner, parcel number or PIN. |
| 2026 appraisal value | Revenue Property Search | Select the 2026 tax year. |
| Property tax payment | Revenue Collections | Pay from Oct. 1 and before Dec. 31 to avoid delinquency. |
| Homestead exemption | Assessment Department | Review eligibility and file the required claim. |
| Current Use | Assessment Department | Apply by Dec. 31 for the following tax year. |
| Recorded deed | Judge of Probate | Search Official Records. |
| Zoning / planning district | Planning & GIS | Use parcel viewer layers and confirm with Planning. |
Baldwin County Tax Assessor Property Search FAQs
1. How do I search Baldwin County Alabama property records?
Use the Baldwin County Revenue Commission Property Search. The live database provides Name, PIN, Company, Parcel, Account, Subdivision and Address search options.
2. Can I search Baldwin County property by owner name?
Yes. Select Name in the official property search. The system provides last-name Starts With and Contains options and an optional first-name field.
3. Who is the Baldwin County Tax Assessor in 2026?
Baldwin County combines assessment and collection functions under the Revenue Commission rather than a separate Tax Assessor office. Teddy J. Faust Jr. is the Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner.
4. Where can I see Baldwin County 2026 property values?
Use the official Revenue Commission Property Search and select the 2026 tax year. Baldwin County made 2026 values and estimated taxes available for public inspection beginning March 17, 2026.
5. What was the Baldwin County 2026 property-value protest deadline?
The 2026 Notice Date was March 17, 2026 and the final regular appeal date was April 17, 2026. That normal protest period has now passed.
6. When are Baldwin County 2026 property taxes due?
Property taxes become due October 1, 2026 and become delinquent after December 31. Penalties and interest begin to accrue on unpaid taxes after the deadline.
7. What are Baldwin County online property-tax payment fees?
The Revenue Commission currently lists a 2.75% convenience fee plus a $0.30 transaction fee for credit and debit card payments, and a $1.50 flat fee for eligible online eCheck payments.
8. How do I claim a Baldwin County homestead exemption?
Contact the Revenue Commission Assessment Office after the deed is recorded. For the regular H-1 homestead exemption, Baldwin County states that the qualifying owner must occupy the primary residence and file before December 31 of the year purchased.
9. Where do I find a Baldwin County property deed?
Use the Baldwin County Judge of Probate Official Records Search. The system supports grantor/grantee, subdivision, document type and document-number searching.
10. Where is the Baldwin County Revenue Commission office?
The main Revenue Commission office is at 1705 U.S. Highway 31 South, Bay Minette, Alabama 36507. The main phone number is 251-937-0245 and regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.