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Tax And Licensing Forms
Beginning April 1, 2021 the City of Hoover will charge a transaction processing fee of 3.50% for all card transactions used for payments.
If you have questions about Revenue forms, licenses, or taxes, please contact the Revenue Department at revenue@hooveralabama.gov or call 205-444-7516.
Business License Information
Hoover Public Safety Center, Revenue Department
2020 Valleydale Road, Suite 103
Hoover, AL 35244
We will work with you to submit required documentation for a new license electronically. Please contact us at revenue@hooveralabama.gov or call 205-444-7516 for assistance.
Licenses may be RENEWED ONLINE, in person, or by mail.
Business License Forms
| License Type (click for more information) |
Description | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| General Licensing Requirements |
Provides general information on licensing requirements. |
Not applicable |
| Business License Application |
Use to apply for City of Hoover business license(s) |
Fees vary by the type of license. See license schedule for more information. |
| Mobile Food Unit Permit Application | If you are operating a mobile food truck in the City, you will need to obtain a Mobile Food Unit Permit PRIOR to applying for a business license. |
Permit fee: $300 |
| Home Occupation Application |
If you plan to operate a business in a City of Hoover residential neighborhood, you must obtain a Home Occupation license from the Inspections Department PRIOR to applying for a business license. |
No fee |
Filing a Tax Return
Sales tax returns may be REPORTED ONLINE through the Alabama Dept. of Revenue’s My Alabama Taxes website (MAT), or by mailing the return and payment to:
Hoover Public Safety Center, Revenue Department
2020 Valleydale Road, Suite 103
Hoover, AL 35244
Please note quarterly interest rates are assessed to late payments according to the State of Alabama interest rate table.
The most recent tax forms are supplied below. If you need tax return forms for prior tax reporting periods, please contact revenue@hooveralabama.gov or 205-444-7516.
Tax Forms
| Form Name |
Description | Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Consumers Use Tax Return |
Use for PURCHASES ON OR AFTER 10/1/2018 |
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| Lease / Rental Tax Return |
Use for RENTALS ON OR AFTER 10/1/2018 |
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| Lodgings Tax Return |
Effective for periods BEGINNING 1/1/2019 |
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| Quarterly Liquor License Tax Return |
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| Residential Lease/Rental Tax Return |
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| Sales Tax Return |
Includes Grocery Sales, for periods BEGINNING 10/1/2023 | |
| Sellers Use Tax Return |
Includes Grocery Sales, for periods BEGINNING 10/1/2023 | |
| Ordinance: Sales & Use Tax |
Ordinance 18-2387 governing sales & use tax rates |
Not applicable |
| Ordinance: Lease Rental Tax |
Ordinance 18-2389 governing lease rental tax rates |
Not applicable |
| Ordinance: Lodgings Tax |
Ordinance 18-2394 governing lodgings tax rental rates |
Not applicable |