Property Tax Exemption (Permanently & Totally Disabled)
Full exemption from property taxes on home and up to 160 adjacent acres for permanently and totally disabled veterans.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Alabama resident who is permanently and totally disabled (any cause, not limited to service-connected) OR age 65+. Must own and occupy the home as primary residence on the first day of the tax year.
Income cap
The P&T disabled track has NO income cap. The 65+ track has a $12,000 net taxable income cap on the full state ad valorem exemption.
Note
This is a general Alabama homestead exemption, not veteran-specific. Veterans rated 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) by the VA qualify through their disability.
Covers
Full exemption from ad valorem (property) taxes on the veteran's home and up to 160 adjacent acres.
Estimated savings
On a $200,000 home, could save $1,000-$2,000+/yr depending on county millage rate.
How to apply
File with your county tax assessor's office with VA documentation.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.revenue.alabama.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Alabama state agency before applying.
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