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HB 210ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law

Enacted

Fayette County authorizes property tax assessment freeze for homeowners 65 and older

Original title: Fayette County; senior property tax exemption authorized, constitutional amendment

Last action · February 3, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Bryan Brinyark

Companion · SB 212same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

Fayette County property owners aged 65 and older may freeze the assessed value of their single-family owner-occupied primary residence for property tax purposes beginning October 1, 2027, provided they have lived in the home for at least five years.

Why it matters

Qualifying senior homeowners in Fayette County will cap the taxable assessed value of their primary residence, potentially limiting future property tax increases while keeping their homes subject to local adjustments and new construction assessments.

Background

Constitutional amendments in Alabama require approval by a majority of qualified electors statewide or locally depending on the scope, as outlined in the state constitution. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Fayette County property owners 65 and older

Eligible residents gain the ability to freeze the assessed value of their primary residence for property tax purposes.

Directly affected

Fayette County Revenue Commissioner

The office is tasked with processing written claims for the senior property tax exemption submitted between October 1 and December 31.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the senior property tax exemption in Fayette County?

Individuals who are 65 years of age or older, own real property in Fayette County classified as single-family owner-occupied residential property, and have used it as their principal place of residence for at least five years immediately prior to claiming the exemption.

How and when do residents apply for the exemption?

Taxpayers must claim the exemption in writing with the Fayette County Revenue Commissioner between October 1 and December 31, beginning October 1, 2027.

Does the exemption freeze total tax bills or property assessments?

It freezes the assessed value of the property for the year immediately prior to claiming the exemption, but the property remains subject to any future changes and taxes on any new additions built onto the property.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

22 actions

Feb 3, 2026HouseEnrolled
Enacted
Feb 3, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Feb 3, 2026House
Sent to Secretary of State
Feb 3, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Feb 3, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Feb 3, 2026Senate
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Jan 29, 2026House
Enrolled
Jan 29, 2026House
Ready to Enroll
Jan 29, 2026Senate
Chambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 184
Jan 29, 2026SenateFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 183
Jan 29, 2026Senate
Third Reading in Second House
Jan 27, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Jan 27, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Jan 21, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Jan 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation
Jan 21, 2026House
LocalCertificationResolutionAdopted
Jan 21, 2026HouseFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 101
Jan 21, 2026House
Third Reading in House of Origin
Jan 20, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Jan 20, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

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