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AlabamaHB5372026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Thomas Jackson (Democratic)

Adopted

Monroe County

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Monroe County seniors' property tax assessment freeze

The law authorizes a property tax assessment freeze for Monroe County homeowners age 65 or older. The constitutional amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified voters voting on it. The home must be single-family, owner-occupied property and the owner's main home for five years immediately before the first claim's tax year. Claims begin October 1, 2027, using the property's value as of October 1, 2026. The freeze uses the assessed value from the tax year immediately before the first claim. Owners must apply in writing to the Monroe County Revenue Commissioner between October 1 and December 31. The freeze continues while the property remains the owner's main home. Tax rates can still change, and the assessed value of later additions is added to the frozen value and taxed. Owners can also keep their homestead exemption and other exemptions allowed by law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Thomas Jackson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 270 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Chambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 949

Yes: 31 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 31 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 948

Yes: 31 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/10/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 59 • No: 0 • Other: 41

House vote • 3/10/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 806

Yes: 70 • No: 0 • Other: 32

House vote • 3/10/2026

LocalCertificationResolutionAdopted

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 54

Actions Timeline

  1. Third Reading in Second House

    3/19/2026Senate

  2. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 948

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. Chambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 949

    3/19/2026Senate

  4. Ready to Enroll

    3/19/2026House

  5. Enrolled

    3/19/2026House

  6. Signature Requested

    3/19/2026Senate

  7. Delivered to Governor

    3/19/2026House

  8. Sent to Secretary of State

    3/19/2026House

  9. Enacted

    3/19/2026House

  10. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    3/17/2026Senate

  11. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    3/17/2026Senate

  12. Third Reading in House of Origin

    3/10/2026House

  13. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 806

    3/10/2026House

  14. LocalCertificationResolutionAdopted

    3/10/2026House

  15. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

    3/10/2026Senate

  16. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    3/10/2026Senate

  17. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    3/5/2026House

  18. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    3/5/2026House

  19. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

    3/3/2026House

  20. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    3/3/2026House

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