Statewide exemptions available in Cherokee County, with savings estimated against this county's own effective tax rate. See all Alabama exemptions or compare tax rates across every Alabama county.
Alabama's median effective rate is 0.33%, for comparison.
Data as of July 2026.
At this county's effective rate, for three example home values. Estimates only.
| Program | $165,900 home | $248,850 home | $331,800 home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Homestead Exemption (Homestead 1 / H-1) | ~$155 est. | ~$155 est. | ~$155 est. |
| Principal Residence Exemption for Persons 65 or Older (Homestead 3 / H-3) | ~$643 est. | ~$965 est. | ~$1,286 est. |
| Principal Residence Exemption for Permanently and Totally Disabled Persons | ~$643 est. | ~$965 est. | ~$1,286 est. |
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Estimates only, from ACS-derived effective rates — not a quote or a determination. See methodology.
Your county or city may offer additional local-option exemptions with locally set limits that this site doesn't cover in v1 — confirm with your county assessor. Alabama Department of Revenue.
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