Taxes

Lodging Tax

The lodging tax rate in the City of Dothan is 13%.

  • 4% State of Alabama
  • 9% City of Dothan

Of the 9% received by the City of Dothan, 4% is designated to the Dothan Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for the sole purpose of promoting tourism and conventions in the city.

Property Tax

Property taxes are levied as of October 1 of each year of property assessed the preceding October 1. The taxes are due on October 1 and become delinquent on the lien date of January 1.

Houston County mails out statements on October 1 of each year and collects the taxes to remit to the City of Dothan. The city's tax rate is $.50 per $100 of assessed valuation.

Sales Tax

Sales tax within the City of Dothan is presently 9%.

  • 4% State of Alabama Sales Tax
  • 4% City of Dothan Sales Tax
  • 1% Houston County Sales Tax

Tax for the City of Dothan is collected by Avenu Insights and Analytics. For taxpayer registration, contact Avenu Insights and Analytics at (205) 324-0088 or visit their website.