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AL HB537

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Monroe County residents age 65 or older to freeze the assessed value of their primary residence for ad valorem tax purposes
  • Property must be single-family owner-occupied residential real estate used as principal residence for at least 5 years prior to claiming the exemption
  • Exemption continues as long as the taxpayer maintains the property as principal residence; homestead and other exemptions remain available
  • Property remains subject to millage rate changes, and any additions to the property after claiming the exemption are taxed at current assessed value
  • Claims must be filed in writing with the Monroe County Revenue Commissioner between October 1 and December 31, beginning October 1, 2027 (based on October 1, 2026 property values)

Legislative Description

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

Monroe County

Last Action

Pending Senate Local Legislation

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation3/10/2026
Local Legislation3/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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