Alabama Property Tax Exemptions for People with Disabilities

Alabama property tax exemptions for people with disabilities: what you get, who qualifies and how to apply, from the official source.

Alabama has 1,402,155 owner-occupied homes (ownership rate 70.2%). Disability exemptions are narrower than the general homestead; the verified statewide rules are below.

Verified Alabama details: What you get: Owners who are permanently and totally disabled are exempt from all property taxes (H-3), with no income limit. Who qualifies: Permanently and totally disabled owners of any age who live in the home. Land is limited to 160 acres. How to apply: Apply at your county revenue commissioner, tax assessor or probate office.

How neighbors handle this

• Mississippi: Tier 2 exempts taxes on the first $7,500 of assessed value of your homestead.

Neighbor figures are from the same verified official sources we cite on each page. Always confirm with the Alabama county office before filing.

Disability filings in Alabama sit alongside the general Homestead Exemption (Reduces the assessed value of an owner-occupied home for state and local property tax. Larger exemptions apply to owners 65+, disabled or blind owners). Bring the disability documentation your county lists; the general filing path is: Apply at your county revenue commissioner, tax assessor or probate office.

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year (state FIPS 01). Exemption figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

What you get

Owners who are permanently and totally disabled are exempt from all property taxes (H-3), with no income limit.

Who qualifies

Permanently and totally disabled owners of any age who live in the home. Land is limited to 160 acres.

How to apply

Apply at your county revenue commissioner, tax assessor or probate office.

Source: Alabama Department of Revenue. Figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

See also: Alabama overview · People with Disabilities exemptions in other states · Seniors

What property tax exemptions are there for people with disabilities in Alabama?

Owners who are permanently and totally disabled are exempt from all property taxes (H-3), with no income limit.

How do people with disabilities apply in Alabama?

Apply at your county revenue commissioner, tax assessor or probate office.