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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama proposes Chilton County senior property tax freeze amendment beginning in 2027
Last action · March 12, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Van Smith
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What This Bill Does
Eligible Chilton County property owners age 65 or older may freeze the assessed value of their single-family primary residence for property tax purposes starting October 1, 2027, under a proposed constitutional amendment enacted by the legislature.
Taxpayers who have lived in their homes for at least five consecutive years can protect themselves against rising property valuations, though they remain responsible for adjustments and any future property additions.
- Local constitutional amendments in Alabama frequently require county-specific referendums and majority voter approval to take effect. context
Who It Affects
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Chilton County property owners 65 years of age or older
Eligible homeowners may freeze the assessed value of their primary residences for ad valorem tax purposes starting October 1, 2027.
Chilton County Revenue Commissioner
The commissioner's office is required to process written claims for the senior property tax exemption submitted between October 1 and December 31.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Chilton County senior property tax exemption?
How do eligible residents apply for the property tax freeze?
Does the tax freeze protect homeowners from millage rate increases?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Became law.
Procedural history
20 actions- Mar 12, 2026HouseEnrolledEnacted
- Mar 12, 2026HouseSent to Secretary of State
- Mar 12, 2026HouseEnrolledDelivered to Governor
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSignature Requested
- Mar 11, 2026HouseEnrolled
- Mar 11, 2026HouseReady to Enroll
Show 14 earlier actions
- Mar 11, 2026SenateChambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 807
- Mar 11, 2026SenateFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 806
- Mar 11, 2026SenateThird Reading in Second House
- Mar 10, 2026SenateRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Mar 10, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee Second House
- Feb 25, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in Second House
- Feb 25, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation
- Feb 25, 2026HouseLocalCertificationResolutionAdopted
- Feb 25, 2026HouseFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 592
- Feb 25, 2026HouseThird Reading in House of Origin
- Feb 24, 2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Feb 24, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Feb 19, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation
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