Baldwin County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA • 2026 PROPERTY GUIDE

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.

County Baldwin County, Alabama
Revenue Commissioner Teddy J. Faust Jr.
Revenue Office 251-937-0245
2026 Values Available Online
Quick answer: For a Baldwin County tax assessor property search, use the official Revenue Commission Property Search. Choose Name, PIN, Company, Parcel, Account, Subdivision or Address, select the correct tax year, enter your search information, and open the matching property account. For 2026 valuation research, choose the 2026 tax year where available.
Alabama office structure: Baldwin County does not maintain separate elected Tax Assessor and Tax Collector offices. The Baldwin County Revenue Commission performs the mapping, appraisal, assessment and property-tax collection functions that users often mean when searching for the “Baldwin County Tax Assessor.”

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.
Recent purchase? Alabama property-tax records operate on an October 1 assessment cycle and taxes are paid in arrears. A recently purchased property can therefore continue showing the prior owner’s name on a tax bill for a period after closing.

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 →

Important mapping delay: Baldwin County states that Revenue Commission mapping is updated a year in arrears based on the October 1 assessment cycle. A deed recorded after October 1 may therefore not immediately appear in the map viewer.
Do not treat tax maps as a survey. The Revenue Commissioner states that legal descriptions and maps on the property-tax websites are for property-tax purposes. Verify exact boundaries through deeds, plats, surveys and professional title/survey work.

Baldwin County 2026 Property Values

2026 valuation status: Baldwin County’s Revenue Commission made the 2026 appraised values and estimated taxes available for public inspection beginning March 17, 2026.

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.

Valuation notice is not a bill: Baldwin County specifically warns owners not to pay from the March valuation notice. Property-tax bills are mailed later in the year, typically in October.

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.

If your assessment appears to have doubled while the appraised market value did not, contact the Assessment Department. The county specifically identifies this as a possible assessment/classification issue.

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.

1
Find the Property

Search by owner, PIN, parcel, account, subdivision or address.

2
Confirm the Tax Year

Make sure you are reviewing the intended tax year rather than an older appraisal or payment record.

3
Review Estimated Taxes

Use the current valuation information for planning before bills are mailed.

4
Check the October Bill

When the official tax bill is issued, verify the amount, owner information, exemptions and mailing address.

5
Confirm Mortgage Payment

Baldwin County reminds owners that bills are not mailed to mortgage companies. If escrow pays your tax, confirm the lender actually submitted payment.

6
Late Balance?

After December 31, contact Collections before paying because penalties and interest increase the amount due.

Baldwin County Property Tax Dates for 2026

Mar. 17 2026 values became available
Oct. 1 2026 property taxes become due
Dec. 31 Last day before delinquency
Jan. 1, 2027 Penalties and interest apply to unpaid taxes
Current August 2026 status: The 2026 valuation process is complete enough for public inspection, but the regular 2026 property-tax payment date has not yet arrived. Taxes become due October 1, 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.
Mail Make check payable to Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner.
In Person Payment is accepted at Revenue Commission offices including Bay Minette, Robertsdale, Foley and Fairhope.
Convenience fees: Baldwin County states that card/eCheck convenience fees go to the payment processor and are not retained by the Revenue Commission.

Open Official Baldwin County Payment Options →

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

2026 protest dates: Baldwin County’s valuation notice date was March 17, 2026, and the final regular protest date was April 17, 2026.
Current status: The ordinary 2026 Board of Equalization protest window has passed. Do not submit a normal protest now and assume it is timely. Contact the Revenue Commission if you have discovered a factual, ownership, exemption or assessment issue after the deadline.

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
Phone calls do not constitute a protest. Baldwin County requires a protest to be in writing and signed by the property owner or authorized representative.

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.

Regular homestead filing: Baldwin County states that the normal H-1 claim should be filed before December 31 of the year the property was purchased. Owners turning 65 should contact the Revenue Commission because additional exemption categories may become available.

Open Baldwin County Property Tax Exemptions →

What to Do After Buying Baldwin County Property

Baldwin County provides a simple but important post-closing sequence for new owners.

1
Record the Deed

Make sure the deed is recorded through the Baldwin County Probate Office.

2
Take the Recorded Deed to Revenue

Bring a copy of the recorded deed to the Revenue Commission Assessment Office.

3
Claim Exemptions

Apply for any homestead or other exemption for which the property and owners qualify.

4
Bring Identification

Baldwin County instructs owners to bring driver’s-license copies for each grantee listed on the deed.

Do not assume the deed automatically handles exemptions. Recording the deed and claiming the property-tax exemption are separate actions.

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.

Current Use deadline: Baldwin County states that applications must be filed with the Revenue Commission by December 31 for the program to apply in the following tax year.
  • 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.
August 2026 planning opportunity: Owners seeking Current Use treatment for the following tax year still have time to prepare before the December 31 filing deadline.

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 →

The official records search supports deed and records searches using grantor/grantee names, subdivision, document type or document number.

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.

Open Baldwin County Tax Lien Information →

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
Coastal-property research: For Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and other coastal or low-lying areas, a tax parcel search alone does not answer flood-zone, coastal-development, insurance or buildability questions. Verify those separately before purchasing.

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

Official Baldwin County Revenue Commission →

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.

Official sources used for this 2026 guide: Baldwin County Revenue Commission, Revenue Property Search, Search Records, Revenue Commission FAQ, 2026 Values & Protest Process, Board of Equalization, Assessment Division, Property Tax Exemptions, Current Use, Collections, Payment Options, Mapping Department, Revenue Commission Map Viewer, Planning Department Maps, Tax Lien Auction, Baldwin County Probate Office Recording Division, and Baldwin County Official Records Search. Property values, exemptions, tax balances, payment fees, map ownership and delinquent-tax amounts can change. Always verify time-sensitive information through the appropriate official Baldwin County system before filing, paying or relying on it for a real-estate transaction.

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