# City of Tuscaloosa

> Located along the banks of the Black Warrior River in west-central Alabama, Tuscaloosa is home to 99,543 residents and a thriving business community.

## Contact
- Email: dmalone@tuscaloosa.com
- Address: 2230 7th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.tuscaloosa.com): Located along the banks of the Black Warrior River in west-central Alabama, Tuscaloosa is home to 99,543 residents and a thriving business community.
- [Simplified Sellers Use Tax](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/ssut)
- [Website Accessibility Statement](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/accessibility)
- [Interactive Maps](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/interactive-maps)
- [Recycled Art Contest](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/recycledartcontest)
- [FAQs](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/faqs)
- [Government](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government)
- [Agency Grant Application](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/agencyapplications)
- [Copy of Planning and Zoning Commission](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/pzc-copy)
- [Contact Us](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/contactus)
- [Contact Utility Billing Services](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/contactus/contact-utility-billing-services)
- [Contact Tuscaloosa Municipal Court](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/contactus/contact-tuscaloosa-municipal-court)
- [Contact the Tuscaloosa Police Department](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/contactus/contact-the-tuscaloosa-police-department)
- [City Attorney](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/city-attorney)
- [Claims Form](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/city-attorney/claims-form)
- [Municipal Court Prosecutions](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/city-attorney/municipal-court-prosecutions)
- [Record of Burial](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/city-attorney/record-of-burial)
- [City Clerk](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/city-clerk)
- [Public Meetings](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/meetings)
- [Agendas and Synopsis](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/city-clerk/agendas-and-synopsis)
- [Commemorative Lighting Calendar](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/city-clerk/commemorative-lighting-)
- [Commemorative Lighting Request](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/lightingrequest)
- [Public Records Request](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/city-clerk/public-records-request)
- [City Council](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/citycouncil)
- [District 1](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/citycouncil/district-1)
- [District 2](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/citycouncil/district-2)
- [District 3](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/citycouncil/district-3)
- [District 4](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/citycouncil/district-4)
- [District 5](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/citycouncil/district-5)
- [In Memory of Councilor Kip Tyner](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/kiptyner)
- [District 6](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/citycouncil/district-6)
- [District 7](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/citycouncil/district-7)
- [Boards and Commissions](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/boards)
- [City Limits Map](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/citylimits)
- [Fiscal Year 27 Budget](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/27budget)
- [Financial Reports](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/financialreports)
- [Mayor](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/mayor)
- [Core Beliefs](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/mayor/core-beliefs)
- [Mayor's Minute](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/mayorsminute)
- [Municipal Code](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/municipal-code)
- [Municipal Court](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/court)
- [Background Checks](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/court/background-checks-and-certified-copies)
- [Community Service](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/court/community-service)
- [Court Referral Office](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/court/court-referral-office)
- [Legal Notices](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/court/legalnotices)
- [Open Data](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/data)
- [Planning & Zoning](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/planning-zoning)
- [Historic Preservation Commission](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/hpc)
- [Planning and Zoning Commission](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/pzc)
- [Short-Term Rentals](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/str)
- [Applications & Forms](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/str/apps_forms)
- [Zoning Board of Adjustment](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/zba)
- [Planning Documents](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/planning-zoning/planningdocs)
- [Tuscaloosa Police Department](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/tpd)
- [Directory](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/tpd/directory)
- [Community Involvement](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/tpd/involvement)
- [Police Reports](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/tpd/reports)
- [Officer Conduct Complaint](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/tpd/reports/officer-conduct-complaint)
- [Police Services](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/tpd/services)
- [Tuscaloosa Police Department](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/police)
- [Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/fire): Since its beginning in 1878, the Tuscaloosa Fire & Rescue Service has grown from one horse-drawn fire engine to 11 stations and more than 250 firefighters serving a metropolitan area of over 105,000 residents.
- [EMS Prevention](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/fire/ems-prevention)
- [Resources](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/fire/ems-prevention/resources)
- [Tuscaloosa Fire Stations](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/fire/fire-stations-map)
- [Fire Stations](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/fire/fire-stations)
- [Smoke Alarms](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/fire/smoke-alarms)
- [Work With Us](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us)
- [Employee Benefits](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us/employee-benefits)
- [Benefits Enrollment](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/enrollment)
- [FAQs](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us/faqs)
- [Hiring Procedures](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us/hiring-procedures)
- [Police Officer](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us/hiring-procedures/police-officer)
- [Firefighter](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us/hiring-procedures/firefighter)
- [Telecommunicator](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us/hiring-procedures/telecommunicator)
- [Holiday Schedule](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/holidayschedule)
- [Fiscal Year 2020 Budget](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/2020budget)
- [buildgrant](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/buildgrant)
- [Tornado Memorial](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/tornadorecovery)
- [Tornado Recovery Dashboard](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/tornadorecovery/dashboard)
- [Desktop Dashboard](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/tornadorecovery/desktop-dashboard)
- [Cheers for Peers](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/cheers)
- [BBYMCA](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/bbymca)
- [Project Overview](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/roads)
- [BUILD 2026](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/build2026)
- [Excellence Awards](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/excellence)
- [Sign Up For News Alerts](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/news-alerts)
- [Service Desk](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/servicedesk)
- [City Services](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services)
- [Account Service Center](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/onlineservices)
- [Auto Bill Payment](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/ach)
- [Bill and Payment Information](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/billinfo)
- [Pay Water Bill](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/pay-water-bill)
- [eBill](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/ebill)
- [Useful Forms](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/onlineservices/useful-forms)
- [Engineering](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/engineering)
- [Land Development Permits](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/engineering/land-development-permits)
- [Right-of-Way](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/engineering/right-of-way)
- [Road / Lane Closure Application](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/engineering/road--lane-closure-application)
- [Floodplain Management](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/engineering/floodplain-management)
- [Stormwater Management Program](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/engineering/stormwater-management-program)
- [Environmental Services](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/environment)
- [Garbage & Trash](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/garbage-trash)
- [Current Fees](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/garbage-trash/current-fees)
- [Recycling](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/recycle)
- [Non-Residential Recycling Services](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/recycle/non-residential)
- [Environmental Education](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/recycle/environmental-education)
- [Pickup Schedule](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/environment/pickup-schedule-)
- [Building & Inspections](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/building)
- [Apply for a Permit](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/buildingpermit)
- [Do I Need a Permit?](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/doineedapermit)
- [Contact Us](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/building/copy-of-general-information)
- [Adopted Codes](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/adoptedcodes)
- [Inspection Request](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/inspectionrequest)
- [Request a CO](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/requestco)
- [Water Meter Permit](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/watermeterpermit)
- [Community & Neighborhood Services](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/cns)
- [Community Development Block Grants](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/cns/cdbg)
- [HOME ARP Program](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/cns/home-arp)
- [Homebuyer Course Registration](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/cns/homebuyer-course-registration)
- [Homeless Management Information System](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/cns/hmis)
- [HOME Program](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/cns/home)
- [Neighborhoods United](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/cns/neighborhoods-united)
- [West Alabama Coalition for the Homeless](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/cns/west-alabama-coalition-for-the-homeless)
- [Water](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/water)
- [Lakes](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/water/lakes)
- [Water Safety](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/watersafety)
- [How to Mark the Electrical Datum Plane at Your Dock](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/water/lakes/how-to-mark-the-electrical-datum-plane-at-your-dock)
- [Love Our Lakes Day](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/loveourlakes)
- [Sewer](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/water/sewer)
- [Water Treatment](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/city-services/water/water-treatment)
- [Business](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business)
- [City Services](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/city-services)
- [Disaster Recovery](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/disaster-recovery)
- [Action Plans](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/disaster-recovery/action-plans)
- [Contracts](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/disaster-recovery/contracts)
- [CDBG-DR](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/disaster-recovery/contracts/cdbg-dr)
- [FEMA – OIG](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/disaster-recovery/oigresponse)
- [Legal Notices](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/disaster-recovery/legal-notices)
- [OIG Response](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/disaster-recovery/oig-response-1)
- [Procurement](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/disaster-recovery/procurement)
- [Revenue Division](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division)
- [Business License](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/business-license)
- [Alcohol Beverage License](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/business-license/alcohol-license-process)
- [Annual Business License](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/business-license/annual-business-license-)
- [Business License and Pay Schedules](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/business-license/business-license-schedule)
- [Getting a Business License](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/business-license/getting-a-business-license)
- [Short Term Rental License](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/business-license/short-term-rental-license)
- [Forms](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxforms)
- [Municipal Code](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/municipal-code)
- [Revenue FAQs](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/revenue-faqs)
- [Taxes](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes)
- [Filing Frequency Due Dates](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/filing-frequency-due-dates)
- [Consumer Use Tax](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/consumer-use-tax)
- [Sellers Use Tax](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/sellers-use-tax)
- [Lodging Tax](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/lodging-tax)
- [Wine Tax](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/wine-tax)
- [Sales Tax](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/sales-tax)
- [Tax Jurisdiction & Rates](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/tax-jurisdiction--rates)
- [Rental Tangible Personal Property Tax](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/rental-tangible-personal-property-tax-rates)
- [Special Licenses](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/special-licenses-)
- [Rental License Tax](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/special-licenses-/rental-license-tax)
- [Monthly Liquor License](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/special-licenses-/monthly-liquor-license)
- [Tobacco Tax](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/tobacco-tax)
- [File & Pay Taxes](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/revenue-division/taxes/file-pay-taxes)
- [View Bid Postings](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/bids)
- [Bidder Registration](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/bids/bidder-registration)
- [Tuscaloosa 311](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/tuscaloosa311)
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## Posts
- [City of Tuscaloosa to Hold Linton's Barbershop Plaza Ribbon Cutting this Wednesday](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/10/19/city-of-tuscaloosa-to-hold-lintons-barbershop-plaza-ribbon-cutting-this-wednesday)
- [City of Tuscaloosa's Municipal Court to Hold First Community Connections Resource Fair](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/10/15/city-of-tuscaloosas-municipal-court-to-hold-first-community-connections-resource-fair-)
- [City of Tuscaloosa to Host Tech or Treat Event at the Gateway](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/10/09/city-of-tuscaloosa-to-host-tech-or-treat-event-at-the-gateway)
- [Tuscaloosa Farmers Market Canceled on Saturday, October 10](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/10/07/tuscaloosa-farmers-market-canceled-on-saturday-october-10)
- [Tuscaloosa City Council Calls for District 5 Special Election](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/10/07/tuscaloosa-city-council-calls-for-district-5-special-election)
- [Tuscaloosa Farmers Market Voted Best in Alabama for Fifth Consecutive Year](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/10/06/tuscaloosa-farmers-market-voted-best-in-alabama-for-fifth-consecutive-year)
- [Tuscaloosa City Council Elects District 2 Councilor Raevan Howard as President Pro Tempore](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/09/30/tuscaloosa-city-council-elects-district-2-councilor-raevan-howard-as-president-pro-tempore)
- [Lake Tuscaloosa Boat Landings Designated as Drinking Water Protection Areas in Recognition of Source Water Protection Week](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/09/29/city-of-tuscaloosa-designates-lake-tuscaloosa-boat-landings-as-drinking-water-protection-areas-in-recognition-of-source-water-protection-week)
- [City of Tuscaloosa to Name Kip Tyner Plaza and Kip Tyner Parkway after Late Council President](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/09/28/city-of-tuscaloosa-to-name-kip-tyner-plaza-and-kip-tyner-parkway-after-late-council-president)
- [Water Business Office Closed September 30 from Noon until 5 p.m.](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/09/23/water-business-office-closed-september-30-from-noon-until-5-pm)
- [City of Tuscaloosa To Hold Celebration of Life and Service for Kip Tyner](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/09/22/city-of-tuscaloosa-to-hold-celebration-of-life-and-service-for-kip-tyner-)
- [City of Tuscaloosa Honors Employees at Fifth Annual Excellence Awards](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/09/21/city-of-tuscaloosa-honors-employees-at-fifth-annual-excellence-awards)
- [City of Tuscaloosa Mourns the Passing of Council President Kip Tyner](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/09/18/city-of-tuscaloosa-mourns-the-passing-of-council-president-kip-tyner)
- [Booth Registration Open for City of Tuscaloosa’s Tech or Treat at the Gateway](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/09/07/booth-registration-open-for-city-of-tuscaloosas-tech-or-treat-at-the-gateway)
- [Labor Day Holiday Schedule](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/09/02/labor-day-holiday-schedule)
- [City of Tuscaloosa Environmental Services Launches Recycled Art Contest](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/08/31/recycledart)
- [Mayor Walt Maddox Appointed to Two Chair Roles by U.S. Conference of Mayors](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/08/26/mayor-walt-maddox-appointed-to-two-chair-roles-by-us-conference-of-mayors)
- [City of Tuscaloosa 2026 Water Quality Report](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/08/24/-city-of-tuscaloosa-2026-water-quality-report)
- [Saban Center Appoints Jamie Burke Director of Development](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/08/19/saban-center-appoints-jamie-burke-director-of-development)
- [Municipal Court Partners with READY for Pack the Campuses Drive](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/08/10/municipal-court-partners-with-ready-for-pack-the-campuses-drive)
- [City of Tuscaloosa Receives Grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts for the Chief Tuskaloosa Plaza](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/07/28/city-of-tuscaloosa-receives-grant-from-the-alabama-state-council-on-the-arts-for-the-chief-tuskaloosa-plaza)
- [Tuscaloosa Water to Host Inaugural Lake Nicol Paddle Fest](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/07/16/tuscaloosa-water-to-host-inaugural-lake-nicol-paddle-fest)
- [City of Tuscaloosa Holds Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Jack Warner Parkway Improvements Groundbreaking](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/07/13/city-of-tuscaloosa-holds-martin-luther-king-jr-boulevardjack-warner-parkway-improvements-groundbreaking)
- [Office of Community and Neighborhood Services to Accept Applications for Let's Paint Let's Renovate Program](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/07/13/office-of-community-and-neighborhood-services-to-accept-applications-for-lets-paint-lets-renovate-program)
- [City of Tuscaloosa Adds Dumpsters to Assist Students During Moving Process](https://www.tuscaloosa.com/posts/2026/07/12/city-of-tuscaloosa-adds-additional-dumpsters-to-assist-students-during-moving-process)