The City of Hoover, Alabama is a great location for your business to start, stay and grow! The City’s Business Resource Team stands ready to guide you no matter the stage of your business journey. The goal of the Team is to make conducting City-related transactions as smooth and seamless as possible.
This section of the website, A Roadmap for Doing Business in Hoover, is a summary of what you need to know about the City as you operate your business. Scroll through the sections by using the navigation pane, or download a printable .pdf version.
The Hoover Business Resource Team will collaborate with you as you start, maintain and grow your business. (Of special note, joint meetings with owners, architects, contractors, and other key stakeholders during start-up and expansion phases involving construction are essential.) Please contact Hoover’s Business Resource Team by telephone at 205-739-7162 or by e-mail at development@hooveralabama.gov to get started. It is our goal to provide unparalleled services to our business community.
CHECKLIST FOR LOCATING YOUR BUSINESS IN HOOVER
Task Item | See Section |
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Identify property for your business/development | Site Selection / Location Services |
Check your property zoning, the permitted uses and any special conditions or requirements | Property Zoning Information |
Obtain Certificate of Occupancy for Business License (required for all businesses) | Property Development & Building Permit Information |
Where applicable: Obtain building construction/sign permit Obtain Home Occupation approval | Property Development & Building Permit Information |
Where applicable: Obtain Mobile Food Unit (food truck) permit Obtain approval for alcohol sales | Food & Alcohol Sales and Consumption |
Obtain Hoover business license (required for all businesses) | Business License Information |