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AL SB307

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Class 1 municipalities in Alabama to create nonprofit community land trusts that provide affordable housing through 99-year ground leases to low-income families (≤80% area median income) and moderate-income families (≤120% AMI)

  • Requires a 7-member board of directors with 4 members appointed by the city council and 3 by the mayor, with specified expertise in real estate, finance, architecture, and affordable housing

  • Mandates that at least 80% of leased units go to low-income families, with up to 20% available for moderate-income families; housing costs cannot exceed 30% of household income

  • Grants the community land trust and municipality preemptive purchase options with 120-day windows each when properties become available for sale

  • Provides property tax exemptions for trust-owned property under construction or awaiting lease for up to 3 years, and requires leased properties to be assessed at the resale-restricted price rather than full market value

Legislative Description

Class 1 municipalities; authorization to establish community land trusts, affordable housing

Counties & Municipalities

Last Action

Pending Senate Jefferson County Legislation

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation, Jefferson County2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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