Calhoun County is home to Anniston and Oxford in northeastern Alabama, along the I-20 corridor between Birmingham and Atlanta. Oxford has experienced significant retail and commercial growth around the Oxford Exchange, while Anniston's core market has faced challenges from historical industrial activity. Fort McClellan's closure shaped Anniston's market for years, but ongoing remediation and redevelopment efforts have begun stabilizing values. The Calhoun County Board of Equalization manages appeals for this varied market.
Calhoun County Market and Assessment Patterns
Anniston and Oxford represent two distinct markets within Calhoun County. Oxford benefits from strong I-20 corridor retail and commercial activity driving residential demand. Anniston's core neighborhoods face more complex valuation given historical contamination concerns and ongoing redevelopment. Mass appraisal models across this county often fail to distinguish these micro-market dynamics.
- ✓Oxford: I-20 corridor growth; strong retail employment driver; more active comparable sales
- ✓Anniston: Core neighborhoods with wide variation based on proximity to redevelopment areas
- ✓Jacksonville: Home to Jacksonville State University; student rental demand distorts comparable data
- ✓Piedmont / Weaver: Outer Calhoun communities with rural character
The 2026 Calhoun County Appeal Deadline
Calhoun County property owners must file within 30 days of their Notice of Valuation mailing date.
- ✓Deadline: 30 days from Notice of Valuation mailing date
- ✓File with: Calhoun County Board of Equalization (1702 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201)
- ✓No filing fee in Alabama
- ✓Agent authorization required — TaxAppeal includes at checkout
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026 Calhoun County Alabama property tax appeal deadline? ▾
30 days from the mailing date on your Notice of Valuation.
Does TaxAppeal serve Anniston and Oxford? ▾
Yes. TaxAppeal serves all Calhoun County communities including Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville, and Piedmont.
Is there a filing fee for Calhoun County property tax appeals? ▾
No. Alabama BOE appeals are free.
Can a Calhoun County appeal increase my assessment? ▾
Yes. Alabama is a two-way review state.