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AL HB308

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Shirey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mobile County residents aged 65 or older may claim a senior property tax exemption that freezes the assessed value of their single-family owner-occupied residence, provided they have lived there for at least 5 years

  • The exemption may be claimed beginning October 1, 2027, based on the property's value as of October 1, 2026, and must be filed with the Mobile County Revenue Commissioner between October 1 and December 31

  • Property additions made after claiming the exemption will be assessed and taxed separately based on their added value, and millage rate changes still apply to the frozen assessment

  • The income limit for age-based county homestead exemptions in Mobile County increases to $50,000 annual adjusted gross income

  • Requires voter approval as a constitutional amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022

Legislative Description

Mobile County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendment

Mobile County

Last Action

Ready to Enroll

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Mobile County Legislation2/5/2026
Mobile County Legislation1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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