Alabama Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in Alabama, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Homestead Exemption (Homestead 1 / H-1) | Homestead Exemption | Value reduction | $4,000 | Varies | Apply with the county tax assessing official between October 1 and December 31 for the current year (or any time during the year for the following year). |
| Principal Residence Exemption for Persons 65 or Older (Homestead 3 / H-3) | Senior (65+) Exemption | Full exemption | Full exemption | All taxes | Apply with the county tax assessing official between October 1 and December 31 for the current year. |
| Principal Residence Exemption for Permanently and Totally Disabled Persons | Disabled Person Exemption | Full exemption | Full exemption | All taxes | Apply with the county tax assessing official between October 1 and December 31. Disability is certified by receipt of a disability pension/annuity or by two licensed Alabama physicians on Form PT-PA-1. |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.