Alabama property tax

Start with your county. Published tax dates and rules link to the official source.

Statewide rules

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Appeal process

A property owner disputing the valuation may submit a written protest to the county Board of Equalization.

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Homestead Exemptions

Owners occupying a single-family residence as their primary home on the first day of the tax year may qualify.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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H-3 (Disabled)

A permanently and totally disabled taxpayer qualifies without an income limit.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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H-3 (Age 65 and older)

Age 65 or older with combined taxpayer/spouse federal net taxable income of $12,000 or less.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Counties and county equivalents

Common questions

How do property tax appeals work in Alabama?

A property owner disputing the valuation may submit a written protest to the county Board of Equalization.

Sources

www.revenue.alabama.gov
If you believe your property value is incorrect, you may file a written protest to the County Board of Equalization (BOE).

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Homestead Exemptions

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owns a single-family residence and occupies it as their primary residence on the first day of the tax year

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H-3 (Disabled)

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Taxpayer is permanently and totally disabled – exempt from all ad valorem taxes. There is no income limitation.

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H-3 (Age 65 and older)

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Taxpayers age 65 and older with net taxable income of $12,000 or less on the combined (taxpayer and spouse) Federal Income Tax Return – exempt from all ad valorem taxes.

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