HB224 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Tuscaloosa Co., homestead exemptions, extended for three years for property owner who resides in nursing home or assisted living facility, const. amend.

Summary

This bill would let Tuscaloosa County homeowners keep their homestead exemption for three years after moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility, if they still own the property.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the constitutional amendment would allow a person who lives in Tuscaloosa County and has a homestead exemption to continue claiming that exemption for three years after admission to a nursing home or assisted living facility. They must continue to own the property during that time. They must sign a form from the county tax assessor confirming that the conditions still apply and return it by mail.

Who It Affects

• Tuscaloosa County homeowners who currently claim the homestead exemption and later reside in a nursing home or assisted living facility, while still owning the property.
• County tax assessor's office, which would issue the form and verify the ongoing eligibility through completed signatures and mailed submissions.

Key Provisions

• Amends the Alabama Constitution to allow a person residing in Tuscaloosa County and claiming a homestead exemption to continue the exemption for three years after admission to a nursing home or assisted living facility, if they still own the property.
• The property owner must continue to own the property during the exemption period.
• The owner must sign a form provided by the county tax assessor to verify that qualifying conditions continue to exist and return the form by mail.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Tuscaloosa County