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SB 244·AL·senate

Relating to Alabama Housing Trust Fund; mortgage recording fee increase

In CommitteeFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Smitherman
Latest Action

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill amends Alabama law to increase the fee charged when mortgages, deeds of trust, or similar instruments are recorded. It also changes how the mortgage record tax is calculated and distributed so that the extra money goes to a dedicated housing trust fund. The change affects anyone who records a mortgage or related instrument and aims to provide new funding for affordable housing initiatives.

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