Alabama: homestead exemptions
How much home equity you can protect in bankruptcy in each state, and whether you can use the federal exemption list instead.
From a statute-cited table| State homestead exemption | $18,800 ($56,400 if 62+ or disabled); up to 160 acres |
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| Law | Ala. Code § 6-10-2 |
| Can you use the federal exemptions? | No - state exemptions only |
| Federal amounts | Federal homestead $31,575; wildcard $1,675 plus up to $15,800 of unused homestead (cases filed through Mar. 31, 2028) |
Amounts effective June 1, 2026; $20,475 from April 1, 2027.
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How we checked this
Homestead amounts come from a 2026 law-firm chart that cites each statute. The list of states allowing the federal exemptions was compared across two 2026 sources. Federal law can cap a homestead bought within 1,215 days of filing, and you must usually have lived in the state 730 days to use its exemptions. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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