WHO NEEDS A CITY OF ARGO BUSINESS LICENSE?
Are you doing business in Argo? You may be required to obtain a City of Argo business license.
Not sure if you need a license?
Contact the City of Argo's License & Permit Department. We're happy to help you determine which license applies to your business and explain the application process.
🌐 Our new license and permitting portal is ready to make the process simple! Visit: argoal.govtpermits.com if you need to get a business license.
A NOTE ABOUT BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
These business license requirements are not new. They are established in City ordinances and have been in place; however, they have not always been consistently enforced. The City is moving forward with applying these requirements uniformly to all businesses subject to them—not just those who voluntarily contact the City or self-report. Our goal is to ensure fair and consistent enforcement for everyone.
A business license is generally required for:
Businesses located in Argo
If you own, operate, or occupy a business location within the City limits, an annual business license is required.
Contractors and service providers
Contractors performing work in Argo—including electrical, plumbing, construction, remodeling, heating and air, and other trades—must obtain the required business license before beginning work. Additional permits or inspections may also be required.
Food trucks and event vendors
Food trucks and vendors operating at events in Argo must obtain the appropriate license. Food trucks must also provide a current health department license. Short-term and single-event peddler's licenses are available.
Rental property owners
Owners who rent property within Argo may be required to obtain a business license. This includes residential rentals, commercial rentals, and short-term vacation rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO.
Businesses in Argo's Police Jurisdiction
Certain businesses located outside the City limits but within Argo's established police jurisdiction may also be subject to City business licensing. Alabama law limits qualifying police-jurisdiction license amounts to no more than 50% of the corresponding City-limit license rate.
City Council
Mayor Randy Hettich
Dennis Griffin
Tommy Suggs
Rick Hopkins
Mike King
Corky Massey (Mayor Pro-Tem)
City of Argo Encourages Businesses to Review Business License Requirements
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