FAQs: Sanitation

For more information regarding garbage collection and/or recycling, visit https://vhal.org/waste-collection-recycling. Who provides garbage collection service? Amwaste is the residential waste, recycling and bulk trash service provider for Vestavia Hills. (Businesses must contract with a waste collection agency of their choice.) The City’s Public Services department remains as the principal point of contact for requests and

FAQs: Public Safety

How do I obtain a copy of a fire report or a medical transport report? Call Fire Administration at 205.978.0225  My carbon monoxide detector/smoke detector is going off. What should I do? If your carbon monoxide detector goes off, the level of carbon monoxide has reached danger levels. This is a DEADLY gas that is

FAQs: Permits & Licenses

How do I renew my Contractor’s Business License with the City of Vestavia Hills? Be sure to have any State Cards and your driver license on hand prior to beginning the renewal process, as they will be required to renew your City of Vestavia Hills Business License. Step 1: Visit the Online Services portal at

FAQs: Library in the Forest

What is the address location of the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest Public Library? 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 What are the Library in the Forest’s hours of operation? The Library in the Forest is typically open Sunday, 1-5pm; Monday & Tuesday, 9am-8pm; and Wednesday-Saturday, 9am-6pm. Holiday hours are available online at https://vestavialibrary.org/hours-directions. How

FAQs: Government

What are the Council Places? There are four Places on the Vestavia Hills City Council in addition to the Mayor. These “places” designate seats only; they are not tied to any geographic area, as the Mayor and City Council are elected at large. When are Council members elected? Members of the Vestavia Hills City Council are

FAQs: Engineering

How do I know if my property is located in a flood zone? Call the City Engineering Department at 205.978.0150. We will perform a search based on the address of your property and provide you with any applicable documentation that has been provided by FEMA. Be advised that the City of Vestavia Hills does not provide

FAQs: Employment

How do I file an application for employment with the City of Vestavia Hills, including Fire and Police departments? The City of Vestavia Hills is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are categorized as classified (police, fire, EMS services and administrative positions) or non-classified (maintenance, laborer or library page). Applicants must make application through the Jefferson County

FAQs: Municipal Court

Where is the Vestavia Hills Municipal Court located? The Municipal Court is located at Vestavia Hills City Hall, 1032 Montgomery Highway, 35216. What are the Municipal Court’s hours of operation? The Vestavia Hills Municipal Court is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm, except for scheduled holidays. How do I contact the Municipal Court?

FAQs: Business Licenses, Taxes & Tags

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