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AlabamaHB652026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Jamie Kiel (Republican)

Adopted

Franklin County

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Property tax relief for Franklin County seniors

Beginning October 1, 2027, Franklin County, Alabama, homeowners age 65 or older can claim a property tax value freeze. They must own a single-family, owner-occupied home that was their main home for at least five years immediately before the first claim's tax year. The freeze uses the home's assessed value from the year before the first claim: October 1, 2026, for initial claims. Homeowners must apply in writing to the Franklin County Revenue Commissioner between October 1 and December 31. The freeze lasts as long as the property remains their main home. They can still claim a homestead exemption and other exemptions allowed by law. Property tax rate changes still apply, so the freeze does not freeze the total tax bill. Later additions increase the home's taxable assessed value and are taxed on that added value.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jamie Kiel

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 307 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Chambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 187

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 186

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 1/21/2026

LocalCertificationResolutionAdopted

Yes: 67 • No: 0 • Other: 31

House vote • 1/21/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 80

Yes: 67 • No: 0 • Other: 31

House vote • 1/21/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 74 • No: 0 • Other: 22

Actions Timeline

  1. Signature Requested

    2/3/2026Senate

  2. Delivered to Governor

    2/3/2026House

  3. Delivered to Governor

    2/3/2026House

  4. Sent to Secretary of State

    2/3/2026House

  5. Delivered to Governor

    2/3/2026House

  6. Enacted

    2/3/2026House

  7. Third Reading in Second House

    1/29/2026Senate

  8. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 186

    1/29/2026Senate

  9. Chambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 187

    1/29/2026Senate

  10. Ready to Enroll

    1/29/2026House

  11. Enrolled

    1/29/2026House

  12. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    1/27/2026Senate

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

    1/27/2026Senate

  14. Third Reading in House of Origin

    1/21/2026House

  15. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 80

    1/21/2026House

  16. LocalCertificationResolutionAdopted

    1/21/2026House

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

    1/21/2026Senate

  18. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    1/21/2026Senate

  19. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    1/20/2026House

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

    1/20/2026House

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

    1/13/2026House

  22. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    1/13/2026House

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