Business Licenses
A license is required for each location operating a business in the Huntsville city limits. To see if your address is inside the city limits, use the Quick Address Search tool.
In certain cases, existing businesses licensed by the city must re-submit an application. The top three reasons to submit a new application:
- Moved to a new location inside the Huntsville City limits
- Changed form of ownership or Federal ID Number and/or
- Diversification or addition of another line of business (revenue source)
Licenses for contractors, subs and building permits are issued through the Inspection Division. All other licenses are issued through the Revenue Division.
IMPORTANT DATES
Annual business licenses expire Dec. 31. Businesses have until Jan. 31 to renew their license.
| De. 31 | 2024 Licenses Expire |
| Jan. 1 | License Renewals Begin |
| Jan. 31 | License Renewal Deadline |
| Feb. 1 | Penalty Date – 15% penalty added to license fee |
| March 1 | Additional Penalty Date – 30% penalty added to license fee |
Exception: Insurance License renewals are due on the last day of February. A late payment penalty of 15% applies as of March 1. A penalty of 30% applies on April 1.