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HB 397·AL·house

Taxation; to increase the adjusted cap and allow the unremarried widow or widower of certain individuals to claim the homestead exemption

In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Crawford
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Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

Feb 5, 2026

Summary

The measure would increase the adjusted gross income threshold that qualifies a homeowner for a state ad valorem homestead exemption and would allow the unremarried spouse of a qualifying deceased owner to continue receiving the exemption, provided they meet the income limit. It expands tax relief to low‑income seniors, retirees, disabled, blind residents and their surviving spouses.

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