Beautification Board

The purpose of the Vestavia Hills Beautification Board is to encourage Vestavia Hills residents and businesses to actively participate in improvement and maintenance of property. Board members semi-annually judge and award recognition to yards exhibiting excellence in appearance in both winter and spring. The Board sponsors the annual Vestavia Hills Dogwood Luncheon and the Vestavia

Senior Transportation

The City offers a volunteer Senior Transportation program which is coordinated through Parks and Recreation. The program is available on a first-come, first-served basis to seniors living independently in the City. For a nominal fee, rides are provided to area medical offices and to businesses within the City. For more information, call 205.978.0166. How the

General Info

Adopted Codes As the code documents listed below are copyrighted materials, we are unable to provide a link to content or copies of the codes. However, the code books are available for review during regular business hours of Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm at Vestavia Hills City Hall. Note that the codes are generally available for purchase through

Licenses/Forms/Permit Applications

General Contractors and Sub-Contractors >> Click HERE for instructions to submit a Contractor License renewal OR a new application << Any general contractor or sub-contractor must obtain a City business license to conduct business within the City of Vestavia Hills. The card holder is required to be present to obtain a City business license. Employees or

Business Services

The Vestavia Hills Police Department strives to serve as well as maintain a safe community for our local businesses to thrive and prosper. This page is an overview of some of the services our Department consistently provides to businesses in addition to general patrols and investigations. We are continually reviewing our policies and procedures to

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

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

Vehicle Tags

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 the City of Vestavia Hills ONLY. Vestavia Hills residents may renew tags in the Finance department at City Hall

Studies/Assessment

Census Data / Demographics Citizen Surveys Community & Retail Corridor Plans Current Employee Survey (May 2025) Vestavia Hills City Schools Healthcare Community Market Street Study Parks & Recreation Public Safety Transportation Pro-Business Government Census Data / Demographics Click HERE to view the latest census data and community demographics. Citizen Surveys The City of Vestavia Hills

Get Involved in Vestavia Hills!

There are many volunteer opportunities for Vestavia Hills residents to get involved in the community. Volunteering is a rewarding way to serve your city, meet new people, discover new interests, have fun and learn something new. We hope you will invest in your community by volunteering your time and talents! Current Vacancies Click HERE for