Alabama Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Alabama Department of Revenue / Jefferson County Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Alabama Homestead Property Tax Exemption in its Birmingham, AL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Alabama offers multiple homestead property tax exemptions for owner-occupants. Exemption III fully exempts homeowners age 65+ with combined taxable income of $12,000 or less. Exemption IV exempts the state portion of property taxes for all homeowners 65+. A 2022 constitutional amendment provides a special senior exemption in Jefferson County eliminating the state's property tax portion for homeowners 65+ with no income test.
Savings depend on assessed value and tax rate; full state-portion exemption possible.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-07-20. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Birmingham, AL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Birmingham Critical Repair Program $30,000
- Jefferson County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program Varies by project scope
- Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Home Repair & Roof Program Up to $10,000 (roof grants); critical repair varies
- Rebuilding Together Central Alabama Free repairs (no dollar limit stated)
Key Details
- Exemption III: full exemption for age 65+ with taxable income $12,000 or less
- Exemption IV: state tax portion exempt for all homeowners 65+
- Jefferson County special senior exemption (no income test) since 2022
- Apply at Jefferson County Revenue Commissioner's office
- File before December 31; based on October 1 status
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply before December 31 annually; based on October 1 status
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Alabama Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Birmingham?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Alabama Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Birmingham, AL?
Confirm the application route directly with Alabama Department of Revenue / Jefferson County Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 205-325-5505. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply before December 31 annually; based on October 1 status.
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