Business Licenses and Sales Tax
Each business operating any kind of business inside the city limits must obtain a business license with the City of Weaver. This license is different from the county and state licenses.
Click here for a Business License Application
RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSES
ALL homeowners who have tenants renting a dwelling inside the city limits must obtain a rental business license (one license per address). If the property is managed by a realtor, a real estate company, or an individual, a separate business license for property management must be purchased as well.
The term “RENTING” includes…
- Renting the property for profit
- Allowing the occupant to live in the home free-of-charge
- Collecting the amount of (or part of) the monthly mortgage payment as rent
- Hiring a realtor, real estate company, or an individual to manage the property
- Bartering (or favors) of any kind, which includes allowing the occupant to live in the home while making renovations
Click here for a Rental License Application
For more information about business licenses, including yard sale permits or wide load permits, contact the Business License Clerk.
(256) 820-1121 ext. 103
WINE, TOBACCO, LIQUOR, GASOLINE & MOTOR FUEL TAXES
Effective March 1, 2025, all city excise taxes are collected directly by the City of Weaver and are no longer collected by PremaCorp. These taxes can be sent to City Hall at:
500 Anniston Street
Weaver, AL 36277
If you would like updated forms for these taxes, with the correct mailing address and updated information pre-printed on them, feel free to download those here:
Monthly Gasoline & Motor Fuel Tax Report
SALES & USE TAX
The City of Weaver does not collect sales and use taxes at city hall. Effective March 1, 2025, all sales and use taxes will be collected by the Alabama Department of Revenue and are no longer collected by PremaCorp. To register for an account with ALDOR:
Or you can visit or call the Gadsden Taxpayer Service Center for more information on sales tax, sellers use tax, or consumers use tax, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm at 256-547-0554 or 256-547-6922 or in person at: 701 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.
