Huntsville Local Information
Practical information for Huntsville and Madison County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Huntsville: schedule, holidays and bulk pickup
Huntsville collects garbage weekly and recycling monthly. Find your day on My Huntsville Services. Sanitation: 256-883-3964. Recycling (RANA): 256-801-2278.
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Huntsville
Huntsville, Madison County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Huntsville fits into Madison County and Alabama: the city, the county, Huntsville City School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Madison County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
City of Huntsville property in Madison County is taxed at 58 mills. Taxes are due Oct. 1 and must be paid by Dec. 31. Tax Collector: 256-532-3370.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Huntsville
Huntsville permits go through ePlans Review; zoning approval comes first. Inspection: 256-427-5331. Planning and Zoning: 256-427-5100, City Hall.
Roads
Huntsville road closures: Memorial Parkway nights to Nov. 20
Night lane closures on Memorial Parkway, Country Club Avenue to Meridian Street, through Nov. 20. Plus Route 53, Mastin Lake Road and who to call.
Home prices
Huntsville home prices and housing market
The typical Huntsville home was worth $286,952 in September 2026, up 1.4% in a year and 81% since 2016, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.
Schools
Huntsville schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Huntsville City Schools enrolls 23,816 students in 45 schools. Find your zoned school, enroll online and check state report cards. District: 256-428-6800.
Things to do
Things to do in Huntsville this month: November 2026
November in Huntsville: the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, Galaxy of Lights from Nov. 13, turkey trots Nov. 26, the tree lighting Nov. 27 and the Dec. 1 parade.
Voting
Voting in Madison County: registration, polling places and early voting
Alabama's general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3; polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration closes Oct. 19. Madison County registrars: 256-532-3510.
Farmers markets
Huntsville farmers markets
Greene Street Market runs Thursdays through Oct. 29 and takes SNAP. The Madison County Farmers Market on Cook Avenue is open Saturdays through Nov. 21.
Parks
Parks and trails in Huntsville
Huntsville has more than 60 parks, about 73 miles of greenways and trails, four Dog Spots and three free splash pads. Parks and Recreation: 256-564-8026.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Madison County
Alabama scores restaurants out of 100; below 60 closes them. Look up any Huntsville score on the state database. Madison County Health Department: 256-539-3711.
New businesses
New businesses in Huntsville
Huntsville openings marked with Chamber ribbon cuttings since Sept. 8: Culver's Hays Farm, Cocoa Bama, Novus Pediatrics, Psyche's Clay and more.
Public notices
Public notices
An index of public notices for Huntsville, Alabama: council agendas, rezoning hearings, city bids, tax sales and the statewide legal notice site. Not the official publication.
City Hall
Who to call at City Hall
Huntsville City Hall numbers: Mayor's Office 256-427-5000, City Council 256-427-5011, police non-emergency 256-722-7100, Huntsville Utilities 256-535-1200.
Power outages
Power outages in Huntsville: who to call and outage maps
Report a Huntsville power, gas or water outage to Huntsville Utilities at 256-535-4448 (256-53-LIGHT) and check its live outage map. Gas leak: call now.
Population
Huntsville population and growth
Huntsville's population was 233,627 on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates: up 8.7% since 2020 and 30% since 2010. Age, income and housing inside.
History
Huntsville history and landmarks
Huntsville was settled in 1805 and incorporated in 1811. Its 76 National Register listings run from the Big Spring to the Saturn V. Museums and hours.
Moving
Moving to Huntsville: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Huntsville? Start power, gas and water with Huntsville Utilities (256-535-1200), transfer your tag and license, claim the homestead exemption by Dec. 31.
Transportation
Getting around Huntsville: roads, transit, airport, parking
Huntsville's Orbit buses run 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays for a $1 fare. Downtown meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Airport: 256-772-9395.
Neighborhoods
Huntsville neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Huntsville's 12 main areas, from downtown to Hampton Cove and the Limestone County side, with ZIP codes, zoned high schools and home values.
Neighborhoods
Downtown, Twickenham and Old Town, Huntsville: homes and schools
Downtown Huntsville, with the Twickenham and Old Town districts, is ZIP 35801 and zoned for Huntsville High. Zillow: $393,739 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Five Points and Blossomwood, Huntsville: homes, schools, parks
Five Points and Blossomwood, east of downtown, are ZIP 35801 and zoned for Huntsville High. Zillow put 35801 at $393,739 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Hampton Cove, Huntsville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Hampton Cove, east of Monte Sano, is mostly ZIP 35763 and zoned for Huntsville High. Zillow put 35763 at $444,412 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Highway 72 West and Research Park, Huntsville: homes and schools
Huntsville's Highway 72 West area is zoned for Providence Elementary and Columbia High; a third of its addresses use Madison mailing ZIPs.
Neighborhoods
Jones Valley, Huntsville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Jones Valley, southeast of downtown, spans ZIPs 35801 and 35802 and is zoned for Jones Valley Elementary, which scored 95 in 2025.
Neighborhoods
Monte Sano, Huntsville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Monte Sano, the mountain east of downtown, is zoned for Huntsville High and Monte Sano Elementary, which scored 100 on Alabama's 2025 report card.
Neighborhoods
North Huntsville: homes, schools, parks and commute
North Huntsville, from the mill villages to Alabama A&M, is zoned for Lee High and is mostly ZIP 35811. Zillow: $286,997 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Northwest Huntsville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Northwest Huntsville, around Pulaski Pike and Lakewood, is zoned for Jemison High and is mostly ZIP 35810. Zillow: $167,004 in September.
Neighborhoods
South Huntsville: homes, schools, parks and commute
South Huntsville, from Whitesburg to Bailey Cove and Farley, is zoned for Grissom High. Zillow put ZIP 35803 at $318,684 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
University Drive and MidCity, Huntsville: homes, schools, parks
The University Drive area, from Terry Heights to MidCity, is mostly ZIP 35816 and split between Huntsville High and Columbia High zones.
Neighborhoods
West Huntsville and Lowe Mill: homes, schools, parks and commute
West Huntsville, the ZIP 35805 mill neighborhoods around Lowe Mill and Merrimack, splits among three high school zones. Zillow: $150,455.
Neighborhoods
Zierdt Road and Huntsville's Limestone County side: homes, schools
Huntsville's west side, from Zierdt Road into Limestone County, is zoned for Columbia High. Zillow put ZIP 35824 at $388,515 in September.
Madison
Huntsville vs Madison: taxes, schools, home values, commute
Huntsville vs Madison: 58 vs 69.5 mills, two school districts, Zillow home values, Census income and commute, and who provides city services.
Huntsville City Schools
Huntsville public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 44 Huntsville City Schools schools with address, grades, 2024-25 enrollment, state report card score and zone, plus the city's private schools.