Alabama Standard Homestead Exemption (Exemption I & II)
Alabama Department of Revenue / Jefferson County Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Alabama Standard Homestead Exemption (Exemption I & II) in its Birmingham, AL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
All owner-occupants of a single-family primary residence in Alabama qualify for Homestead Exemption I, which reduces assessed value by $4,000 for county tax and up to $2,000 for state tax. Homestead Exemption II provides full exemption from state and county property taxes for homeowners who are permanently and totally disabled or legally blind, regardless of income.
Exemption I: $4,000 assessed value reduction; Exemption II: full state + county exemption.
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 I: all owner-occupants; $4,000 assessed value reduction
- Exemption II: full exemption for permanently disabled or blind homeowners
- Must own and occupy as primary residence on October 1
- Apply at Jefferson County Revenue Commissioner's office
- No income requirement for Exemption I or II
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- 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; based on October 1 status
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Alabama Standard Homestead Exemption (Exemption I & II) in Birmingham, AL?
The Grant Map record states: $4,000 assessed value exemption (Exemption I); full county exemption (Exemption II). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Alabama Standard Homestead Exemption (Exemption I & II) in Birmingham?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Alabama Standard Homestead Exemption (Exemption I & II) 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; based on October 1 status.
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