1. Business
  2. Licensing & Permits

Business Licenses

A business license is required for commercial and residential-based businesses operating in the City of Huntsville. Apply online or by mail. Once approved, licenses will be mailed to the business on record.

Every business is different. The City Clerk Treasurer’s Office will decide which applications need to be reviewed by various City departments and route your application accordingly:

  1. Clerk/Treasurer Office
  2. Zoning Administration – Planning Department
  3. Finance Department
  4. Inspection Department
  5. Fire Department

If your business is a restaurant, you will need a certificate from the Madison County Health Department to complete your application. Ideally, you should obtain your Health Department certificate before you begin your business license process with the City of Huntsville.

Apply ONLINE – New or Renewal

Apply by MAIL – New or Renewal

Choose your business location and type and complete the following:

Commercial Based Business License

Residential Based Business License

Business License Annual Tax Return

Businesses Not Physically Located in Huntsville*

Sales reps or employees soliciting business in Huntsville
 Deliveries made to Huntsville via company owned or leased vehicles
 Personal property leased in Huntsville
 Repair, maintenance, construction or installation services performed in Huntsville

Mail to:

City of Huntsville
Clerk-Treasurer Department, License Division
P. O. Box 308
Huntsville, Alabama 35804-0308

Overnight Mail:

City of Huntsville
Clerk-Treasurer Department, License Division
308 Fountain Circle, 3rd floor
Huntsville, Alabama 35801

QUESTIONS?

If you need more information, please contact one of our License Clerks or License Inspectors at (256) 427-5082.

Kevin Fearn, Revenue License Inspector Supervisor (256) 427-5093
Carolyn Love-Rice, Revenue License Inspector (256) 427-5094
Jeff Dees, Revenue License Inspector (256) 427-5040
LaTonya Walker, Revenue License Inspector (256) 427-5092
Ken Benion, City Clerk-Treasurer (256) 427-5082

RELATED LINKS: Schedule an Inspection, Contractor License Specification

Contact
  • Phone:

    256-427-5082
  • Address:

    Clerk Treasurer Office

    City Hall, 3rd Floor

    308 Fountain Circle

    Huntsville, AL 35801

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  • Hours:

    Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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