Children’s Safety

VHPD has an agreement with the A Child Is Missing Alert Program, a nationwide non-profit organization that helps law enforcement agencies locate missing children, missing elderly persons (often suffering from Alzheimer’s), college students, and missing persons who are mentally or physically challenged or disabled. A Child is Missing utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems and trained

Code Enforcement

All property maintenance complaints, other than for building structure, are addressed by the Police Department’s Code Enforcement Officer. Noise complaints are also addressed by VHPD. The Ordinances that address these concerns are below. Anonymous complaints may be submitted through Vestavia Hills Connect or by calling 205.978.0113. City of Vestavia Hills Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance Number

Community Initiatives

The Vestavia Hills Police Department has multiple community initiatives that it supports throughout the year. Some notable COPS initiatives are: Community Night Out – Annual event, usually held in October at City Hall. VHPD Teen Driver Training Neighborhood Shield Signs – For details, contact Sgt. Eddie Crim at 205.978.0119. Medication Drop Boxes – Turn in

Submit a Tip

VHPD encourages everyone to report information about any illegal activity, such as unsolved cases, vandalism, theft, the sale and distribution of drugs or information about crimes that are being planned in the community or schools. As always, dial 911 for immediate emergencies. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama offers cash rewards for tips that

Crime Mapping & Statistics

Crime Mapping The public can now also access free crime mapping data through www.CityProtect.com. This service enables Vestavia Hills residents to register for free, customizable email updates, so they can monitor crime in their neighborhood. Partnering with over 1,600 law enforcement agencies, CityProtect is the #1 crime map and anonymous tip network in North America. It

Forms/Applications

An online platform to house all Planning and Zoning and City Clerk (annexation/vacation) forms has been developed.  Forms are now submitted online through our public portal. Click the “Apply Online” button to register and submit forms online. Apply ONLINE All applications require an owner’s affidavit PRIOR to submission of any petition.  Please obtain the owner’s

2025 Election Information

Welcome to Vestavia Hills’ Election Information Page for the 2025 Municipal Candidate’s Election. This is an easy index to view all information available for the upcoming election to be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Please choose from the category below which area you would like to view: > Absentee Voting Application & Information >

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. This page will assist in providing information to potential door-to-door solicitors operating

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

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. Contractors (builders, plumbers, landscapers) etc. may call the Building Safety office at 205.978.0125 between the hours of 7am-4pm for questions about business license. For other types of businesses, please contact