Forms/Applications

All annexation/vacation applications require an owner’s affidavit PRIOR to submission of a petition. The affidavit must be executed by the owner in front of a notary, then scanned and uploaded along with all necessary drawings, etc., when submitting the application through the online portal. To apply for annexation, contact the office of the City Clerk

Election Information

This page is intended to provide information regarding municipal elections in the City of Vestavia Hills. If you have questions that are not addressed, contact the office of the City Clerk (email / phone). > Absentee Voting Application & Information > Election Results – 2025 Election and Runoff > Where to Vote: Find Your Polling

Solicitation

Ordinance Number 2418 – An Ordinance Regulating Soliciting, Peddling and Panhandling The City Council of the City of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, at its regular meeting of October 22, 2012, adopted and approved Ordinance Number 2418 – An Ordinance Regulating Soliciting, Peddling and Panhandling. On October 28, 2013, the City Council adopted and approved Ordinance Number

Ad Valorem Tax

Jefferson County is responsible for assessing and collecting ad valorem taxes for real and personal property in the City of Vestavia Hills. Questions regarding tax assessment should be directed to: Gaynelle Hendricks, Tax Assessor Jefferson County Courthouse 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Suite 170 Birmingham, AL 35203 205.325.5505 Questions regarding tax collection should be

Business Licenses & Sales Tax

>>ATTENTION CONTRACTORS (builders, plumbers, landscapers, etc.): Contact Building Safety at inspections@vhal.org or 205.978.0125 between the hours of 7am-4pm for questions about business license. Downloadable application (email, or submit manually) and links to forms and resources for business license and sales tax. Online filing available for sales tax reporting. For other types of businesses, contact Senior

Financial Statements

SEC Municipal Advisor – IRMA Exemption Notice Financial Statements FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY2023 Audited Financial Statement FY2022 Audited Financial Statement FY2021 Audited Financial Statement FY2020 Audited Financial Statement FY2019 Audited Financial Statement FY2018 Audited Financial Statement FY2017 Audited Financial Statement FY2016 Audited Financial Statement FY 2015 Audited Financial Statement FY 2014 Audited Financial

Human Resources

The City of Vestavia Hills is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are categorized into two primary categories: classified (police, fire, EMS services and administrative positions) or non-classified (maintenance, laborer or library page). Regardless of category, all applicants must make application through the Jefferson County Personnel Board. The City typically hires exclusively from the certification listings provided

Vehicle Tags

** The City’s Tag Office will have abbreviated hours on Thursday, March 12: Open: 9am  |  Close: 1pm ** Tag Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm (excluding holidays or other closure dates) >>For faster response to questions regarding vehicle or boat tag renewal, email tags@vhal.org. The City of Vestavia Hills tag service is available for residents of

Home Sharing (AirBNB, VRBO, etc)

On Monday, December 11, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance number 3204 which defined short-term rentals in the City and prohibited said use in dwellings and/or dwelling units. This includes any rental of a period 90 days or less and also prohibits the advertisement of any said rental in any way. A copy of this

Master Planning Guides

Vestavia Hills Comprehensive Master Plan 2004-2025 Adopted in 2004 by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for use as an aid in the development of properties within the City of Vestavia Hills. Later, in 2007, the Commission and Council adopted an amendment to the Plan entitled the Cahaba Heights Community Plan for