Business Licenses
Anyone doing business in the City of Sylacauga is required to have a current business license. Business licenses are issued on an annual basis, January through December. Renewal notices are sent out during December of each year for license renewals due January 1.  Most licenses become delinquent after January 31, and late fees are assessed on renewals after that date. For more information or to obtain an application for a business license, please contact the City Clerk’s office. Credit/debit cards are accepted for on-site transactions of $20.00 or more; a convenience fee applies. For information on business license applications and applicable schedules and license fees, please contact the Revenue Office at 256-401-2409.

Permits
The City of Sylacauga follows the International Building Codes, and any work that falls under these Codes may require that a permit be issued. To be sure whether or not a permit is required, please contact the Code Enforcement Department. The fees for any related permits are payable in the City Clerk’s office. Credit/debit cards are accepted for on-site transactions of $20.00 or more; a convenience fee applies.

Local Tax Remittance
The City of Sylacauga levies of local taxes which are remitted monthly through the City Clerk’s office while others must be remitted through the Alabama State Department of Revenue and/or the Talladega County Revenue Department. Local Gasoline Tax, Local Alcohol Tax, Wholesale Wine Tax, and Local Tobacco Tax are remitted directly to the City Clerk-Treasurer on a monthly basis.  Lodgings Tax and Lease/Rental Tax are collected by the State of Alabama Department of Revenue on behalf of the City of Sylacauga, and the local levies of Ad Valorem Taxes and Beer Tax are collected for the City by the Talladega County Revenue Department. The locally levied Sales & Use Tax is also administered by the State of Alabama Department of Revenue.

Residential Garbage Services
The City of Sylacauga contracts with WastePro USA for residential curbside garbage collection and recycling services.  To establish new service or to make changes to existing services, and to report issues such as missed services or damaged carts, please contact the Mayor’s office. The City provides reduced rates or exemptions for citizens who meet certain income and age requirements.  Backdoor pickup services are also available to households where none of the residents are physically able to put the carts on the street for pickup. For information on these options, please contact the City Clerk’s office.

Annexation
Applications for annexation of property contiguous to the current city limits are available in the City Clerk’s office. Annexation of non-contiguous properties must be handled by the State Legislature during its regular sessions. Should the City Council choose to consider any annexation request, whether contiguous or not, the property owner will be required to pay an annexation fee prior to property being annexed.