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HB 308ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law

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Mobile County proposes constitutional amendment to freeze property values for seniors and raise homestead exemption income limit

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

Last action · March 17, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Mark Shirey

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What This Bill Does

Mobile County authorizes taxpayers aged 65 and older to claim a senior property tax exemption that freezes their home's assessed value starting October 1, 2027, and raises the income limit for certain age-based county s to $50,000, subject to voter ratification.

Why it matters

Qualifying Mobile County homeowners aged 65 and older can freeze their property tax assessments at the prior year's value and benefit from an expanded income threshold of $50,000 for s, provided the amendment is approved by voters.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Mobile County taxpayers aged 65 or older

Qualified taxpayers aged 65 or older are authorized to claim a senior property tax assessment freeze and an increased income limit for homestead exemptions.

Directly affected

Mobile County Revenue Commissioner

The office is designated to receive written claims for the senior property tax exemption 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 Mobile County?

Individuals 65 years of age or older who own real property in Mobile County classified as single-family owner-occupied residential property and used as their principal residence for at least five years immediately prior to the tax year.

When can homeowners start claiming the new property tax exemption?

The exemption may be claimed beginning October 1, 2027, for the value of the property on October 1, 2026.

What is the new income limit for the age-based county homestead exemption?

The annual adjusted gross income limit is increased to $50,000 as reflected on the most recent state income tax return or other appropriate evidence.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

27 actions

Mar 17, 2026HouseEnrolled
Enacted
Mar 17, 2026Senate
Signature Requested
Mar 17, 2026House
Sent to Secretary of State
Mar 17, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Mar 12, 2026House
Enrolled
Mar 12, 2026House
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Mar 12, 2026House
Shirey Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 889
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Figures Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 741
Mar 10, 2026SenateFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 740
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Figures motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 739
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Figures 1st Amendment Offered
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Figures motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Mobile County Legislation 1st Amendment Offered
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Third Reading in Second House
Mar 5, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Mar 4, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Mobile County Legislation 1st Amendment
Feb 5, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Feb 5, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Mobile County Legislation
Feb 3, 2026House
LocalCertificationResolutionAdopted
Feb 3, 2026HouseFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 266
Feb 3, 2026House
Third Reading in House of Origin
Feb 3, 2026House
Lovvorn Motion to Carry Over Temporarily - Adopted Voice Vote
Jan 29, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Jan 28, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Mobile County Legislation

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Connected Entities

Mobile County Revenue Commissioner, Mobile County, Code Commissioner

OrganizationMobile County Revenue Commissioner“Office where the senior property tax exemption must be claimed in writing”Map →

locationMobile County“Location where the constitutional amendment and property tax exemptions apply”Map →

OrganizationCode Commissioner“Official responsible for numbering and placing the amendment in the constitution”Map →

Sources

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alison.legislature.state.al.us

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