MUNICIPAL SERVICES
ZONING AND SEWER LINE AVAILABILITY QUESTIONS
Vance Zoning (arcgis.com) - Click this link to find your parcel for zoning of your property.
Vance Sewer System (arcgis.com) - Click this link to view the Vance Sewer System line locations.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits are required for all new construction, alterations, moving of buildings or structures, mobile home move-in and temporary electrical services. Permits may be obtained by submitting an application to the Vance Town Hall.
FEES: Residential - $6.00 per $1,000.00 for jobs over $3,000.00; minimum residential permit is $25.00 for $1,000.00 to
$3,000.00
Commercial - Please see heading (more) above and select commercial development
Fees for electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas are included with a building permit fee for new construction, additions and alterations.
Please find building permit applications under the above tab "more" and then business and civil groups/ commercial.
Moving of building or structure........$100.00 (Does not include Mobile Home)
Demolition Permit..............................$50.00 Proof of compliance with Health Department regulations for proper abandonment of any septic tank will be required, when applicable, or sanitary sewers capped, and all utility service shall be disconnected prior to commencement of demolition.
Temporary Electrical Permit....................$30.00
Re-Inspection ............................................$50.00
MOBILE HOME PERMIT
Mobile Home move in.................................$200.00, includes steps and landing at each door (front & back) for minimum size deck 3'x3'
Includes: electrical, heating and/or air-conditioning, steps and landing or deck*. *Minimum requirement for steps and landing is 3' X 3' landing and 3' wide steps, over 3 steps require handrail with a minimum height of 34". (deck details available at Town Hall)
Moving a building or structure $100.00 (does not include mobile home)
The contractor that is moving/setting up the mobile home will need to submit the following information to obtain a permit:
1. Tuscaloosa or Bibb County Health approval of septic system or receipt for sewer impact and tap fee from the Town of Vance.
2. Sketch of lot and home placement showing set-back from property lines.
3. All contractors must have a Business License from the Town of Vance.
4. Submit a list of any sub-contractors.
Mobile homes that are not moved into a mobile home park are only allowed in A-1 Agricultural District upon compliance with the Town of Vance Zoning Ordinance.
No mobile home move-in permit will be issued until all fees are paid and all contractors have a Business License from the Town of Vance.
Business Licenses for the Town of Vance can be processed through www.avenuinsights.com.
SALES & USE TAX RATE
2% Town of Vance
3% Tuscaloosa County
4% State of Alabama
ADVALOREM TAXES
ORDINANCE NO. 10072019
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND IMPOSE AD VALOREM TAX
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VANCE, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
The Town Council for the Town of Vance hereby authorizes the Clerk for the Town of Vance to impose an additional 5 mill ad valorem tax on all real and personal property located within the Town limits of the Town of Vance pursuant to Section 216 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901. Said tax to become effective October 1, 2020 and to be collected by the Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office and be remitted to the Town of Vance.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7th DAY OF OCTOBER 2019.
Signed copy available at the Vance Town Hall.
UTILITIES Alabama Power.................349-3619
ALAGASCO..........................................759-2501
Citizen's Water.......................................556-2224
Town of Vance Sewer............................553-8278
BellSouth (residence).............................557-6500
BellSouth (business)..............................557-6000
Charter Communications (cable TV)....339-7972
GARBAGE SERVICE Pick-up on Monday..........$15.00 monthly
Garbage must be in bags and their tops must be securely fastened. Please contact Waste Management for large item pickup.
Promising incentives for prospective businesses:
WATER SERVICE Citizens Water Service has completed a 2.2 million dollar expansion in the area. Financial assistance for water line extensions will be examined on a case by case basis.
SEWER The Town of Vance has invested more than 5.5 million dollars in a new Waste Water Treatment Facility and new sewer lines. For a limited time, the Town will waive impact fees and connection fees for new commercial development on a case by case basis.
GRANTS The Town of Vance will assist in the pursuit of all appropriate grants from the Federal and State governments on behalf of the interested developers.
