Clarke County Local Amendment 1 — Authorize a qualified taxpayer 65 years of age or older to claim a senior property tax exemption for real…

What it does

Relating to Clarke County, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to authorize a qualified taxpayer 65 years of age or older to claim a senior property tax exemption for real property under certain conditions. (Proposed by Act 2026-191)

A YES vote means

Qualified taxpayers age 65 or older in Clarke County could claim a senior property tax exemption on real property, under conditions set in the amendment.

A NO vote means

This senior property tax exemption would not be authorized for Clarke County.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

The amendment comes from HB485, sponsored by Rep. Jackson. According to the enrolled bill, it passed the House on 25 Feb 26 and the Senate on 3 Mar 26.

Under the bill, a Clarke County homeowner 65 or older could claim a senior property tax exemption that freezes the assessed value of a single-family, owner-occupied principal residence lived in for at least 5 years before the first claim.

The property would still be subject to millage rate changes, and later additions would be taxed on their added value. Claims could be made beginning October 1, 2027, based on the property's value on October 1, 2026, and must be filed with the county revenue commissioner between October 1 and December 31.

Put on the ballot by Alabama Legislature (HB485, 2026 Regular Session).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Clarke County Local Amendment 1 mean?

Qualified taxpayers age 65 or older in Clarke County could claim a senior property tax exemption on real property, under conditions set in the amendment.

What does a NO vote on Clarke County Local Amendment 1 mean?

This senior property tax exemption would not be authorized for Clarke County.

How many votes does Clarke County Local Amendment 1 need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Clarke County Local Amendment 1?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.