The Revenue Department takes great pride in building relationships with our business owners. We understand that opening a business can be a bit overwhelming and difficult at times - that's why we are here to help. Our department responsibilities include: issuing business licenses, collection of various taxes and departmental deposits, commercial sanitation invoicing and dispatch, and grant administration. Most of all our major responsibility is assisting you...our business community.
The City of Foley Revenue Department is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
General Questions
Q. What is the City of Foley's sales tax rate?
A. The total amount of sales tax in the corporate city limits of Foley is 8%(4% to the state, 2% to Baldwin in County and 2% to the City of Foley). In the police jurisdiction, the rate is 7%(4% to the state, 2% to Baldwin County and 1% to the City). For further information regarding sales tax contact the Revenue Department at City Hall, 251-943-1545.
Q. Who collects the City of Foley's sales tax ?
A. The Alabama Department of Revenue collects Sales, Use, Rental and Lodging Tax for the City of Foley. To set up an account or for more complex questions, please contact ADOR at (251)344-4737 or (334)242-1490.
Q. Do I need a City of Foley business license ?
A If you make deliveries, perform services, have sales people calling on local merchants, or have a store or office located in the City of Foley or its police jurisdiction, you need a City of Foley business license. Requirement and fees vary depending upon the type of business. Please contact Meg Hellmich or Jamie Butler at (251) 943-1545 for specific information.
Q. Is door- to -door solicitation allowed ?
A. Ordinance #557-098 prohibits door - to - door solicitation in residential areas. This does not apply to persons acting solely on behalf of a bonafide charitable non-profit agency or organization. Citizen complaints regarding door- to-door solicitors should be directed to the Police Department at (251) 943-4431.
Q. Who handles the commercial trash service in Foley ?
A. For businesses in the corporate city limits only, commercial trash dumpsters are provided through the City of Foley. Contact Meg Hellmich or Jamie Butler for specific information. Trash cans provided through our residential department may also be used for commercial purposes at smaller business. Contact Butch Bledsoe at (251) 943-8897 for more information.
Q. Who handles the construction roll-off containers and compactors in Foley ?
A. Construction roll-off containers and compacters are no longer provided through the City of Foley. The following companies are franchised to provide these services in the City of Foley:
Alabama Container Company : (251) 962-4325/800-962-1823
Allied Waste Services : 800-752-4092
Baldwin Container Co: (251) 947-4329
Big Red Container Co: (251) 990-5047
Easy Haul, Inc : 888-565-8315
Emerald Waste Services (EWS): (251) 968-7455/877-780-9699
Waste Management: (251) 971-1959/800-972-2631
Q. Does the City of Foley collect Liquor Tax?
A. Yes. The liquor tax rate is 10% of all purchases from the ABC Store or 5% in the (fire) jurisdiction. You may download a form under the "Applications/Forms" section of our website.
Business Located within the Corporate City Limits of Foley
Q. My business will be serving alcohol, beer and/or wine, and my business is located within the Corporate City Limits of Foley, what is the process to obtain a City of Foley license?
A. All businesses that intend to sell beer, wine or liquor must have prior approval from the Mayor and Council or County Commission, dependent upon location. Steps are as follows:
Step 1: Apply for a license to sell alcohol, beer or wine at the ABC Board. Contact information for ABC Board is: (251)947-2971.
Step 2: Once the ABC Board completes your application, they will fax a copy to the City of Foley. Once we receive the application, we will add the request to our next scheduled Council Meeting (see Council Agendas and Minutes for details regarding dates for submitting items).
Step 3: After the Mayor and Council approve your request, a letter will be faxed directly to the ABC Board confirming the approval. You will now need to obtain a City of Foley business license.
Business Located within the Police (Fire) Jurisdiction of Foley
Q. My business will be serving alcohol, beer and/or wine, and my business is not in the Corporate City Limits of Foley but it is in the Police Jurisdiction of Foley, what is the process to obtain a City of Foley license ?
A. All businesses, located within the Police Jurisdiction, that intend to sell beer, wine or liquor must have prior approval from County Commission. Steps are as follows:
Step 1: Apply for a license to sell alcohol, beer or wine at the ABC Board. Contact information for ABC Board is: (251)947-2971.
Step 2: Contact the Baldwin County Commission office at (251)943-5061 to schedule Public Hearing for approval of your request to sell liquor, beer or wine.
Step 3: After the County Commission approves your request, submit a copy of the approval to the Revenue Department. You will need to obtain a City of Foley business license. License fees are 1/2 of the normal fee for businesses located in the police (fire) jurisdiction.
Please note all businesses physically located within the Corporate City Limits of Foley will need to complete the Business License Pre-Approval Form.
To find out if your business is located the police jurisdiction or the corporate city limits of Foley, please contact the City of Foley Planning and Zoning Department.
To order a commercial trash dumpster:
To apply for a City of Foley business license:
Businesses physically located within the corporate city limits of Foley must also
complete the following form and have approval from applicable departments:
Home based businesses within the corporate city limits of Foley must also complete
the following form:
Local Liquor Tax Form:
Tobacco Tax Form: