Alabama § 40-9-14 - Property Used for Public Purposes.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-9-14 — Property Used for Public Purposes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-9-14. Property Used for Public Purposes.
Lands in the purchase of which any municipality of the state has invested money pursuant to the terms of a lease sale contract or option agreement shall, during the life of such lease sale contract or option agreement, be exempt from ad valorem taxation so long as said lands are being used by such municipalities for park, municipal or other public purpose, or where the same are contracted for and in the possession of such municipalities with the bona fide intention of being so used.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-9-14
What does Code of Alabama § 40-9-14 cover?
Section 40-9-14 ("Property Used for Public Purposes.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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