Business License and Tax Information

Business License

A business license is required for any business, trade, vocation, occupation, profession, or exhibition conducted in the City of Gardendale.   Please contact our office for information concerning requirements such as certifications, approvals and fees.

Some types of business require more than one business license, special approval, or state/professional certification, or permit. There are also zoning regulations regarding certain types of business within the various zoning classifications of the City.  Always verify in advance that the zoning of a location is appropriate for your business before signing a lease and verify that adequate parking spaces are available to meet the zoning requirements for your type of business.

Business Taxes

All taxes are due on the 20th of the month following collection, example January tax collected is due February 20th.  Returns must be delivered or postmarked by the 20th to be considered timely filed.  

The City of Gardendale partners with Avenu Insights and Analytics to administer tax collection for the city (excepting Liquor tax and Lodging Tax).  Please contact Avenu to set up a tax remittance account by calling (800)556-7274 (option 1).

Liquor and Lodging Taxes are collected directly by the City of Gardendale and may be paid at our administrative offices in person or mailed to PO Box 889, Gardendale, AL 35071