Business License Renewal
Renewal licenses for businesses currently licensed by the City may be renewed for the next license year using the online Business License Renewal portal or through an online form.
Existing businesses with a change in physical location, type of business conducted or change in Federal Employer ID Number require submission of a new General Business Application .
RENEWAL OPTIONS
Choose the appropriate method of renewal:
Option 1: Preferred method
Submit a Business License Renewal online*
You are eligible to renew your 2025 license through the online business portal if:
- You are not changing the type of license
- You are not changing location or ownership
- You are paying for the current year only
- Your account for previous calendar years must be in good standing
Information needed to renew and pay online:
- Username & Password
- Huntsville Taxpayer Account Number
- Huntsville Location ID
- Fee Schedule
- Actual Gross Receipts for 2024
Option 2:
Submit a Business License Renewal Form *
Annual renewal notice reminders are mailed every December to each location that held a license for the previous calendar year. A new application is required under certain conditions.
*A Taxpayer ID number is required to renew a license.This may be found on the existing business license, , green renewal card, or by looking up the number through the City’s Business License Directory .*
You will receive an invoice from the Revenue Division with the balance due and payment instructions. After the payment is processed, your 2025 license will be mailed.
* Special note for construction-related business license (e.g., painting, electric, roofing, etc.)Please mail in the completed form with a copy of any applicable State of Alabama regulatory licenses and a Certificate of Insurance (COI) City of Huntsville, P.O. Box 308 Huntsville, AL 35804, must be listed as the Certificate Holder on the COI.To print a form, you can either select the print button on the form’s page at the upper top left corner or you can fill in the form then select the print button on the upper top left corner of the form’s page.
LICENSE FEES
2025 License Fees by Schedule
ACCOUNT UPDATES
Businesses currently licensed by the city that would like to update their mailing address of record, contact information, or close their existing account must submit an Account Maintenance Form .
ADDRESS
| By Mail | City of Huntsville Finance Department P. O. Box 308 Huntsville, AL 35804-0308 |
| In Person General Business License (e.g., retail, sales) Construction-related |
City of Huntsville Finance Department 305 Fountain Circle, 3rd floor Huntsville, AL 35801City of Huntsville Inspection Department 305 Fountain Circle, 1st floor Huntsville, AL 35801 |