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Business License

Anyone operating a business, providing a service or delivering goods within the City Limits of Guntersville must obtain a Business Licenses. All new businesses, changes of business ownership, or relocation of existing business shall be inspected and approved by the Building Official and Fire Marshall before a license can be issued.

Business License are renewed each calendar year in December and you have until January 31st to renew without a penalty then there will be a penalty of 15% added to the license fee until March 1st then 30% will be added.

Any person, firm, association, or corporation engaged in any business outside the municipality but within the police jurisdiction hereof shall pay one-half (1/2) of the amount of the license imposed for like business within the municipality.

You can download the Business License application below. For more information call (256) 571-7560.

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We accept cash, check, money order or credit card.

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271 Avalon Way
Guntersville, AL 35976

Tel:(256) 571-7598

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November 11

Veteran’s Day Modified Recycling Schedule

Veteran’s Day Modified Recycling Schedule

November 11

Veteran’s Day Modified Recycling Schedule

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Veteran’s Day Program

November 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Veteran’s Day Program

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