Find Baldwin County Assessment Records, Read Appraised Value & Know Which Office Handles the Next Step
Searchers often type “Baldwin County Property Appraiser,” but the official Alabama office is the Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner. Use that office for appraisal records, assessment records, parcel maps, homestead exemptions, property tax collection, personal property and valuation protests.
The official Revenue Commissioner is Teddy J. Faust, Jr.. The main office is at 1705 U.S. Hwy 31 S., Bay Minette, AL 36507. Start with the official property search, save the parcel or PIN, verify the owner and property details, then separate appraisal, assessment, tax payment and deed-record questions.
Start here: “Property Appraiser” means Revenue Commissioner in Baldwin County
In Baldwin County, the Revenue Commissioner’s office handles mapping, appraisals, assessments, exemptions, personal property and property-tax collection. Alabama’s structure is different from Florida’s county Property Appraiser model, so do not use Florida terms such as TRIM, Save Our Homes, portability or Value Adjustment Board when explaining Baldwin County assessment records.
Use official property search
Open the Baldwin County online property search. Search by owner, address, parcel or PIN when available. Confirm you have the right record before relying on values or tax data.
Open official property searchUse the map viewer carefully
The Revenue Commission Mapping Department maintains tax maps for parcel identification and assessment work. A map is useful, but it is not a legal survey or title opinion.
Open official mapping pageRoute the task correctly
Payments stay with Revenue Commission Collections. Deeds and mortgages go to the Probate Office Recording Division, not the property search page.
See the office routerBaldwin County Revenue Commissioner office information
The Alabama Department of Revenue lists Teddy Faust, Jr. as Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner and lists the Baldwin County Courthouse address at 1705 U.S. Hwy 31 S., Bay Minette, AL 36507. Baldwin County’s official contact page also lists satellite offices and public office hours.
Baldwin County Revenue Commission
Revenue Commissioner: Teddy J. Faust, Jr.
Main office:
1705 U.S. Hwy 31 S.
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1389
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: 251-937-0245
Fax: 251-580-1858
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Revenue office locations
Foley Satellite Courthouse:
201 E. Section Avenue, Foley, AL 36535
251-972-6819
Fairhope Satellite Courthouse:
1100 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532
251-990-4627
Robertsdale Central Annex:
22251 Palmer Street, Robertsdale, AL 36567
251-972-6819
Baldwin County announced the Robertsdale Probate and Revenue offices would temporarily close for renovations beginning May 1, 2025 for approximately ten months. Confirm status before visiting Robertsdale.
Which Baldwin County office handles your task?
Baldwin County’s Revenue Commission combines appraisal, assessment and collection functions, but recorded documents and some court/recording tasks still belong to the Probate Office. Use this table before calling, filing or paying.
| I need to… | Correct office or system | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Search a property assessment record | Baldwin County Revenue Commission property search | Search by parcel, PIN, address or owner when available; verify the right parcel before using the data. |
| Review appraised value or property characteristics | Revenue Commission Appraisals & Valuations | Check appraisal year, property status as of the prior October 1, building/land data and comparable support. |
| Update an assessment or claim Homestead | Revenue Commission Assessments | Use the Homestead & Assessment application route and submit changes by the proper deadline. |
| Apply for current use valuation | Revenue Commission Assessments / current use process | File current use by December 31 for the following tax year and understand rollback risk. |
| File business personal property | Revenue Commission Personal Property | Use the current personal-property return process; certain filers must file electronically. |
| Pay property taxes or check payment status | Revenue Commission Collections | Use the payment-options page or online payment/status portal. Taxes are due Oct. 1 and delinquent after Dec. 31. |
| Protest an appraisal value | Baldwin County Board of Equalization | File a written protest within the current protest window or within the deadline on the valuation notice. |
| Find a deed, mortgage, lien or recorded document | Baldwin County Probate Office Recording Division | Use Official Records Search, not the assessment record, for recorded instruments. |
How to search Baldwin County assessment records
The official Search Records page links to public property searches and the map viewer. The property search is hosted through Baldwin County’s AssuranceWeb property system and is the best starting point for appraisal and assessment information.
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Open the official property search.
Use Baldwin County’s official property search from the Revenue Commission, not a copied third-party property profile. -
Choose the strongest search field.
Parcel or PIN is usually cleaner than owner name. Address search is useful for homeowners and buyers. Owner search can return common names, LLCs, trusts, estates or prior-owner results. -
Open the matching property only after verifying it.
Check property location, parcel/PIN, owner display, assessment year, legal description summary and property class before relying on values. -
Review appraised value and assessed value separately.
Alabama assessed value is calculated by applying the property class assessment ratio to appraised/market value, then millage is applied. -
Check improvements and land data.
If value looks wrong, first confirm whether land size, building size, class, improvements or removed structures are correctly recorded. -
Open the map viewer for location context.
Use map layers for parcel location, nearby parcels and planning/zoning context, but do not use them as a boundary survey. -
Save the parcel/PIN before moving to taxes or deeds.
You may need it for payment, mapping, protest, current use, exemption filing, deed research or office contact.
Baldwin County maps and parcel viewer: useful for identification, not legal proof
The Revenue Commission Mapping Department maintains tax maps that meet Alabama Department of Revenue Property Tax Division specifications. Baldwin County explains that these maps are indispensable in parcel identification and location and are regularly updated for parcel-boundary and physical-characteristic changes.
Assessment research
- Finding parcel location and nearby properties.
- Checking parcel identification before calling the office.
- Reviewing general map context.
- Opening planning and zoning layers where the county viewer provides them.
- Comparing map data with the assessment record.
Legal proof
- Boundary survey.
- Title search.
- Easement determination.
- Engineering plan.
- Guaranteed zoning verification.
How to use parcel maps without overclaiming
Baldwin County appraisal records: appraised value, assessed value and tax calculation
Baldwin County’s Appraisals & Valuations page explains that the Revenue Commissioner is responsible for determining property value under Alabama Department of Revenue guidelines and that value must be set according to fair and reasonable market value. Appraisals are done a year in arrears, based on the property as it existed on October 1 of the previous year.
What the fields mean
- Appraised value is the county’s market-value estimate for assessment purposes.
- Assessment class determines the percentage applied to appraised value.
- Assessed value is the value after the assessment ratio is applied.
- Millage is the tax rate applied to assessed value.
- Tax due can also depend on exemptions, districts, penalties, interest or other account details.
Do not assume
- The appraised value is a listing price.
- The map is a survey.
- The owner display is legal title proof.
- The prior owner’s exemption automatically applies to a buyer.
- A tax notice failing to arrive removes the taxpayer’s responsibility.
How a residential assessment can move from appraised value to estimated tax
Alabama assessment classes: why the percentage matters
Alabama property taxes use assessment classes. The Alabama Department of Revenue explains that assessed value is the value used for tax calculation after the assessment percentage is applied. Residential owner-occupied property is commonly Class III and assessed at 10%, while Class II property is assessed at 20%.
| Class | Common description | Assessment percentage | Practical Baldwin County note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class II | All property not otherwise classified; business and many income-producing properties can fall here. | 20% | Do not assume a rental or commercial property receives the residential 10% class treatment. |
| Class III | Agricultural, forest and single-family owner-occupied residential property, including qualifying owner-occupied manufactured homes on owner-owned land. | 10% | This is the class most homeowners care about, but the property must qualify. |
| Personal property | Business personal property is generally treated as Class II personal property under Alabama rules. | 20% | Personal property renditions are not the same as real estate assessment records. |
Homestead exemptions in Baldwin County
Baldwin County’s exemption page says all listed homestead exemptions are available only on a primary residence and that the applicant cannot have a homestead exemption on another home anywhere else. The regular H-1 Homestead requires a copy of an Alabama driver’s license, occupancy by the person whose name appears on the deed, and filing before the required deadline for the year purchased.
Primary residence
The property must be the applicant’s principal residence, and the person claiming it must occupy the home and have their name on the deed. Baldwin County lists H-1 as reducing taxes up to $45.
Check income and validation rules
Baldwin County lists several 65+ exemption categories, including annual validation requirements for certain income-based exemptions.
Documentation matters
Different Alabama exemption categories require different proof. Do not assume eligibility based only on age, disability status or a prior owner’s record.
How to handle Homestead after buying property
- Search the official assessment record and confirm the parcel/PIN.
- Verify that the deed has been recorded with the Probate Office Recording Division.
- Open the Baldwin County Exemptions page and read the Homestead requirements.
- Prepare an Alabama driver’s license and other required proof for your specific exemption type.
- File the claim or validation before the deadline that applies to your purchase year and exemption category.
- If you are turning 65, contact the office before assuming the correct exemption automatically appears.
- Save proof of filing or validation.
- Later check the official assessment record to confirm the exemption status.
Current use valuation: farm, forest and eligible Class III property
Current use valuation can allow eligible Class III property to be valued based on qualifying use rather than fair market value. Baldwin County’s exemption page notes that current use applications are required by law to be filed with the Revenue Office no later than December 31 for the benefit to apply in the following tax year.
The land truly qualifies
- Agricultural or forest use is real and supportable.
- The property meets Class III and current-use requirements.
- Application is filed by the official deadline.
- Supporting documentation matches the actual use.
- The owner understands rollback risk.
Common current-use mistakes
- Zoning alone proves current-use eligibility.
- A prior owner’s current-use status is automatically safe after a sale.
- Recreational land is automatically agricultural land.
- Conversion to non-qualifying use has no tax consequence.
- Late filing always works for the same tax year.
Business personal property assessment records
Business personal property is separate from real estate. Baldwin County’s Personal Property page states that personal property notices are sent before October 1, payments are due October 1, and payments are delinquent after December 31. It also notes that certain personal property renditions must be filed electronically through the county system.
| Personal property topic | What it means | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Business assets | Equipment, furniture, fixtures, machinery and other taxable business personal property can be assessed separately from land/buildings. | Use the official Baldwin County Personal Property page and current return process. |
| Assessment ratio | Alabama DOR explains that personal property is generally Class II and assessed at 20% of market value. | Do not use the residential 10% example for business personal property. |
| Electronic filing | Baldwin County says renditions filed by professionals, businesses engaged in leasing personal property, or businesses with $10,000 or more in assets must file electronically through the county system. | Confirm current account setup and filing rules before the deadline. |
| Closed, moved or sold business | A business status change may not automatically remove an assessment. | Contact the Personal Property Department and keep proof of asset disposition or business closure. |
Baldwin County appraisal protests and Board of Equalization
If you disagree with a valuation, first review the property record and the evidence. Baldwin County’s Appraisals & Valuations page says owners who protest valuation estimates generally have 30 days from the date on the valuation notice. The county’s Dates to Remember page lists March 17, 2026–April 17, 2026 as the 2026 property-protest accepted period.
Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization is a citizen board of review. It acts independently even though it relies on input from the Revenue Commissioner’s office and Alabama Department of Revenue.
Owner must prove the issue
Baldwin County’s BOE page says the property owner appealing an appraisal must provide evidence to the contrary.
Value can decrease, increase or stay
The BOE may decrease, increase or make no change to the protested value, and the BOE decision is effective for only one year.
Protest workflow
- Open the official property search and save the parcel/PIN.
- Read the valuation notice and confirm the deadline printed on the notice.
- Check whether the issue is appraised value, property facts, classification, exemption status, current use or tax-rate misunderstanding.
- Gather evidence before filing: photos, recent comparable sales, appraisal reports, repair estimates, building-size support, land documentation or other proof.
- Use Baldwin County’s current property-protest upload or written appeal process.
- Keep proof of submission.
- Prepare a concise hearing packet if the issue goes to the Board of Equalization.
- Do not ignore the property-tax due date while a protest is pending.
| Issue | Stronger evidence | Weaker argument |
|---|---|---|
| Market/appraised value | Recent comparable sales adjusted for location, size, condition, age and property type. | One online estimate or a neighbor’s tax bill. |
| Condition | Photos, inspection findings, repair estimates and contractor documentation. | “The house needs work.” |
| Building or land error | Survey, floor plan, measurement, permit, demolition record or field-review documentation. | Unsupported square-footage guess. |
| Exemption or current use | Application copy, deed, residence proof, age/income/disability proof, farm/forest-use evidence or denial notice. | Assuming a previous owner’s status applies automatically. |
Property-tax bills and payments in Baldwin County
Unlike many states where assessment and collection are split between different elected offices, Baldwin County’s Revenue Commission includes a Collections Division. The official Collections page says it is responsible for collecting taxes on all real and personal property assessed in Baldwin County.
Due Oct. 1; delinquent after Dec. 31
- Property taxes are due on October 1 each year.
- Taxes are delinquent after December 31.
- If paying by mail, the envelope must be postmarked by December 31 to avoid penalty.
- After December 31, contact Collections for the current amount due, including penalty and interest.
Review convenience fees before paying
The official payment-options page lists a credit/debit card convenience fee of 2.75% plus a $0.30 transaction fee. It lists online eCheck availability between October 1 and February 28 for a flat $1.50 fee. Baldwin County says the Revenue Commission does not receive the convenience fee.
- Open the official Baldwin County payment-options page.
- Select Pay Online / Check Payment Status, Pay in Person, Pay by Mail or Pay by Phone.
- Search the correct property/account if using the online system.
- Verify the owner display, parcel/PIN, tax year and balance.
- Review any discount, penalty, interest or delinquency status.
- Review convenience fees before submitting card or eCheck payment.
- Save the receipt or payment confirmation.
- If paying after December 31, contact Collections for the current amount due.
Deeds, mortgages, liens and recorded documents
For recorded land documents, move from the Revenue Commission record to the Baldwin County Probate Office Recording Division. The Recording Division records, indexes and preserves permanent public documents, primarily real-estate records. It also provides a searchable grantee/grantor and reception-number lookup application.
Official records contact
Bay Minette Recording:
220 Courthouse Square
Bay Minette, AL 36507
251-937-0230
Fairhope: 1100 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 · 251-990-4637
Foley: 201 East Section Avenue, Foley, AL 36535 · 251-972-6846
Robertsdale: 22251 Palmer Street, Robertsdale, AL 36567 · 251-970-4098
How to research a deed
- Search the assessment record and save parcel/PIN and legal-description clues.
- Open the Probate Office Official Records Search.
- Search by grantor/grantee, subdivision, document type, document number or date range.
- Compare names, recording date, legal description and document type.
- Order certified copies only from the official office when required.
Baldwin County assessment calculator and task router
This calculator is educational. It does not replace the official Baldwin County Property Tax Calculator, current tax bill, exemptions review, district-specific millage, penalties, interest, tax liens or Revenue Commission account records.
Estimate simple ad valorem tax from appraised value
Problem router
Select the issue. This does not file anything; it routes you to the likely starting point.
Common Baldwin County assessment-record problems
Address search does not find the property
Try the parcel or PIN if you have it. Otherwise simplify the street name, remove uncertain suffixes or unit details, search by owner name carefully, and compare the map location before assuming no record exists.
Owner search shows too many results
Use the parcel/PIN, physical location and legal-description clues to confirm the correct property. Trusts, LLCs, estates, common names and prior-owner timing can produce confusing owner results.
The property was recently sold but the map or record looks old
Baldwin County explains that mapping is updated a year in arrears. A deed recorded after October 1 may not appear in the map viewer until after October 1 of the next year. Verify the recorded deed with Probate Official Records before assuming ownership was not recorded.
The tax bill is still in the old owner’s name
Baldwin County’s FAQ explains that Alabama law requires the tax bill due October 1 to be in the name of the owner on record on October 1 of the prior year. Check deed timing and contact the Revenue Commission if the mailing or account details need review.
The appraisal value increased more than expected
Check whether the increase came from market changes, reappraisal, additions, land changes, class changes, new construction or corrected property data. If you disagree, use the official protest process and preserve the deadline on the valuation notice.
Homestead or an over-65 exemption is missing
Verify deed ownership, primary-residence status, Alabama driver’s license requirements, age or income documentation, annual validation where required and filing deadline. Do not assume a seller’s exemption transfers to a buyer.
The map line looks wrong
Use tax maps for identification and assessment support, not legal boundary proof. For a boundary dispute, obtain a survey and review recorded plats or deeds with the Probate Office, a title professional or an attorney.
Official sources and useful links
Use these sources for live records, current forms, appraisal explanations, property-tax payments, maps, protest instructions and recorded documents. Recheck fast-changing dates, portal status, fees, office closures and tax amounts before filing or paying.
Last reviewed: September 1, 2026. Office structure and assessment concepts are relatively stable, but assessment values, protest dates, forms, payment fees, office closures, map updates and tax amounts can change. Verify through the linked official source before filing, paying or making a legal, tax or financial decision.
Baldwin County AL Property Appraiser FAQs
1. Is there a Baldwin County AL Property Appraiser?
“Property Appraiser” is a common search phrase, but the official Baldwin County, Alabama office is the Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner. The office handles appraisal, assessment, mapping, exemptions, collections and related property-tax services.
2. What is the official Baldwin County property search?
The official property search is linked from the Baldwin County Revenue Commission Search Records page and hosted through Baldwin County’s AssuranceWeb property system. Use it to search assessment records by parcel, PIN, address or owner when available.
3. Who is the Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner?
The Alabama Department of Revenue and Baldwin County Revenue Commission pages list Teddy J. Faust, Jr. as the Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner.
4. Where is the Baldwin County Revenue Commission main office?
The main Revenue Commission office is at 1705 U.S. Hwy 31 S., Bay Minette, AL 36507. The main phone number is 251-937-0245, and public office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
5. What is the difference between appraised value and assessed value in Alabama?
Appraised value is the fair and reasonable market value estimate. Assessed value is calculated by applying the Alabama assessment percentage for the property class, such as 10% for many owner-occupied residential Class III properties or 20% for Class II property.
6. When are Baldwin County property taxes due?
Baldwin County and Alabama Department of Revenue guidance state that property taxes are due October 1 and are delinquent after December 31. If paying after December 31, contact Collections for the current amount due because penalties and interest may apply.
7. How do I apply for a Baldwin County Homestead exemption?
Use the Baldwin County Revenue Commission Assessments and Exemptions pages. Regular Homestead requires the home to be the primary residence, the applicant’s name to appear on the deed, and documentation such as an Alabama driver’s license. Some exemptions require annual validation.
8. How do I protest a Baldwin County property value?
Review the valuation notice and official protest dates, gather evidence, and file a written protest or use the current county protest upload route. Baldwin County states that the property owner appealing an appraisal must provide evidence to the contrary.
9. Is the Baldwin County parcel map a legal survey?
No. Baldwin County tax maps are useful for parcel identification, location and assessment work, but they do not replace a legal boundary survey, title search, easement determination or recorded deed review.
10. Where do I find Baldwin County deeds and mortgages?
Use the Baldwin County Probate Office Recording Division or the official records search. The Recording Division records, indexes and preserves permanent public documents, primarily real-estate records.