BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – As Birmingham’s metro area continues to boom with new developments, rising property values are becoming a double-edged sword for many longtime residents.
Growth brings opportunity, but it can also mean higher property tax bills — especially for homeowners on fixed incomes.
Jefferson County Tax Assessor Gaynell Hendricks is reminding residents that several property tax exemptions are available to help offset those increases. With so much economic development taking place, she says now is the right time for homeowners to explore their options…