- How do I file sales and use taxes? Sales and use taxes are collected through Avenu Insights. Information concerning the filing of Sales and Use taxes can be obtained online at https://revds.com or by contacting Cortez Rice at crice@vhal.org or 205.978.0157.
- When are taxes due? All taxes, such as sales tax, liquor tax and wine tax are due on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which the tax accrues.
- What are the current sales and use taxes in Vestavia Hills? Effective June 1, 2018, the current sales tax in the City of Vestavia Hills is 10%.
- When and how do I obtain a City of Vestavia Hills business license? The Business License Application, and Fee Schedule, are available at https://vhal.org/business-licenses-sales-tax. If additional assistance is needed, contact Cortez Rice at crice@vhal.org or 205.978.0157. PLEASE NOTE: Contractors, subcontractors, commercial landscapers, etc., should obtain license applications from the Building Safety department or via the Online Services portal at https://vestaviahillsal.portal.opengov.com.
- How do I apply for a one-day business license? One-day business licenses may be issued to businesses participating in events with multiple vendors and/or events being hosted by organizations or businesses within Vestavia Hills. The cost of the one-day business license is $10. To obtain a one-day business license in Vestavia Hills, download the One Day Business License Application (https://vhal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Vestavia-Hills-One-Day-Business-License-Application.pdf) and submit this completed application to the Finance Department. The application may be submitted via email to crice@vhal.org, faxed to 205.978.0132, hand-delivered or mailed to 1032 Montgomery Highway, 35216. NOTE: One-day business licenses will not be issued to businesses operating independently or outside of participating in an organized event. Those businesses must purchase an annual business license. The current cost for the annual City of Vestavia Hills business license is $162 ($150 plus a $12 issuance fee).
- I want to open a restaurant in the City of Vestavia Hills. How to I submit application for an alcohol license? Alcohol license application must first be made to the State of Alabama ABC Enforcement Division located at 211 Summit Parkway, Homewood, AL 35209; 205.942.7955. All alcohol license within Vestavia Hills must also be presented to the Vestavia Hills City Council for final determination to grant or deny an alcohol license. Contact the City Clerk at rleavings@vhal.org to determine next steps, including the completion of background forms to be presented and investigated by the City’s Police Department. Please note that approvals for alcohol licenses generally require a minimum of 6-8 weeks for approval.
- Can I renew/register a car or boat at City Hall? Vestavia Hills residents may renew tags in the Finance department at City Hall or online at www.altagrenewals.com. This service is available for residents of the City of Vestavia Hills ONLY. Jefferson County residents that do NOT live in Vestavia Hills may renew auto tags at the Jefferson County Revenue Office located in Hoover (205.497.8976) or the Jefferson County, Bessemer or Centerpoint Courthouses. To register a new vehicle online, visit www.easytagal.com. For more information, including vehicle tag and/or boat tag registration checklists, visit https://vhal.org/vehicle-tags.
- Can I renew my driver’s license or photo ID at City Hall? No. The City of Vestavia Hills does not renew driver’s licenses or photo IDs.
- What is the ad valorem millage rate for real property located within the City of Vestavia Hills and how can the property tax be computed? Jefferson County is responsible for assessing and collecting ad valorem taxes for real and personal property in the City of Vestavia Hills. You may pay your ad valorem taxes online. To learn more about Jefferson County services or to pay your property taxes, visit the JeffCo website. Questions regarding tax assessment should be directed to:
Tax Assessor: Courthouse Suite 170, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203; 205.325.5505
Tax Collector: Room 160 Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203; 205.325.5500Ad valorem taxes are calculated based on the current millage rate. Following is an example of the computation of annual tax on an owner-occupied home, located within the corporate limits of Vestavia Hills. This example assumes:
– Example using a millage rate of 0.0926 ($92.60 for each $1,000 of the assessed property value).
– Fair Market Value of the home is $100,000
– Current “Assessed Value” equals 10% of Fair Market ValueThe Assessed Value: $100,000 × 0.1 = $10,000; therefore, Total Tax Due: ($10,000/1000) x 92.6 = $926*
*To this amount a Storm Water Fee is added. From this amount, the Homestead Exemption will be deducted, if the homeowner is eligible and has applied for the exemption.
