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Elizabeth Richardson, CMRO
Certified Municipal Revenue Officer
Email: revenue@monroevilleal.gov
Phone: (251)575-5507

CITY OF MONROEVILLE LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS AND FEE SCHEDULES <12/04/2018>

CODE2002	NAICS Titles / Business License Codes	Schedule
111	Farming & Crop Product Production – agriculture, crop production, nursery, fruit, growers	F
112	Animal Production – dairy, cattle, ranching, sheep, chickens, poultry	F
113	Forestry – logging, forestry, timber track operations, timber mgt.	E
114	Fishing & hunting – hunting & trapping, finfish, shellfish, supplies	E
115	Agriculture support – cotton gins, farm mgt., post-harvest activities	F
211	Oil and gas extraction – natural gas liquid extraction, crude extraction	F
212	Mining – (except for oil & gas) all related mining activities	E
213	Mining support services – for oil & gas mining activities, oil/gas wells	E
221	Utilities – electric power or light company, natural gas company, water, sewer treatment, steam and other	G
236	Contractors* – (general contractors): local, commercial/residential	$150.00
236	Contractors* – (general contractors): itinerant, commercial/residential, based beyond a 50-mile radius from the city of Monroeville or in another state.	$250.00
237	Contractors* – (heavy construction): local, road/bridge, water/sewer	$150.00
237	Contractors* – (heavy construction): itinerant, road/bridge, water/sewer, based beyond a 50-mile radius from the City of Monroeville or in another state	$250.00
238	Contractors* – (specialty trade): local	$75.00
238	Contractors* – (specialty trade): itinerant, based beyond a 50-mile radius from the City of Monroeville or in other state.	$150.00
238	Contractors* – Independent	$75.00

*All persons applying for a contractor's license for commercial, residential, heavy
or specialty construction must present a certificate of liability insurance for $100,000 minimum
for the death of or injury of more than one person and property damage insurance to the
extent of $50,000.00

CODE2002	NAICS Titles / Business License Codes	Schedule
311	Food mfg. – meat, seafood, grain, fruit, dairy, animal, poultry, processing	F
312	Beverage mfg. – all types of soft drinks, bottled water, breweries, ice	F
312	Beer – off premise – state regulated through ABC	H
312	Beer – on premise – state regulated through ABC	H
312	Wine – state regulated through ABC	H
312	Beer & Wine – Wholesale distributor	H
312	Alcohol – state regulated through ABC	H
313	Textile mfg. – fabric, yarn, carpet, canvas, rope, twine, fabric, mills	F
314	Other Mfg. – mill operations not covered in 313, rugs, linen, curtains	F
315	Apparel Mfg. – women, men, children, hosiery, lingerie, outerwear, accessories	F
316	Leather & allied products mfg. – shoes, luggage, handbag, related products, all footwear	F
321	Wood mfg. – sawmills, wood preservation, veneer, trusses, millwork	F
322	Paper mfg. – pulp, paper & converted products, stationary, tubes, cores	F
323	Printing – screen, quick, digital, books, lithographic, handbills, comm.	F
324	Petroleum & coal mfg. – asphalt, grease, roofing, paving products	F
325	Chemical mfg. – of fertilizer, wood, pesticide, paint, soap & resin	F
326	Plastic & rubber mfg. – tires, pipe, hoses, belts, bottles, sheet, wrap, film	F
327	Nonmetallic mfg. – clay, glass, cement, lime, pottery, ceramic, brick, tile	F
331	Primary metal mfg. – iron, steel, aluminum, wire, copper, foundries	F
332	Metal fabrication – cutlery, structural, ornamental, machine shops	F
333	Machinery mfg. – office machinery, industrial, engines, farm, HVAC	F
334	Computer & electronic mfg. – audio, video, circuit boards, peripherals	F
335	Appliance mfg. – small appliance, lighting, electrical, battery, freezer	F
336	Transportation mfg. – mfg. auto, truck, trailer, motor home, boat, ship and motorcycle	F
337	Furniture mfg. – cabinets, office, household, beds, kitchen	F
339	Miscellaneous mfg. – misc. manufacturing, medical, dental, jewelry, sporting goods, toys, signs, all other.	F
421	Wholesale trade – durable, vehicle, machinery, equipment, furniture	B
422	Wholesale trade – non-durable, wholesale gasoline distributor	$150.00
422	Wholesale trade – non-durable, paper, apparel, grocery, beverages, dairy	B
441	Motor vehicle parts and accessories – auto, motorcycles, boats, parts and accessories	C
441	Motor vehicles – new and used automobiles, motorcycles, boats, etc. dealerships and lots	$200.00
441	Motor vehicles – used automobiles only	$100.00
442	Furniture – furniture, home furnishings, stores, floor coverings, window	C
443	Electronic & appliance stores – household, radio, television, computers	C
444	Building materials and gardening equipment dealers – hardware, paint, home center, wallpaper, nursery	C
445	Food & beverage stores – grocery, convenience store, markets	C
445	Package Stores – selling beer, wine and liquor plus general mdse.	H
446	Health and personal care stores – drug, pharmacy, cosmetic, optical, health food	C
447	Gasoline Retail – selling gasoline with or without convenience stores	C
448	Clothing & accessories – men, women, children, infant, shoe, jewelry	C
451	Sporting goods & hobbies – toy, fish, gun, books, games	C
452	General merchandise stores – department, warehouse clubs, superstores	C
453	Used merchandise stores – books, misc., consignment, flea mkt	C
453	Miscellaneous retailers – florist, gift, novelty, pet, art, and tobacco	C
454	Non-store retailers – vending mach. operators, direct selling, mail order	C
454	Non-store retailer – peddlers license / local peddler	I
481	Air transportation – airline tickets, shipping, freight, charters service	C
482	Rail transportation – transportation, ticket offices, state regulated (11-51-124)	(M)
483	Water transportation – coastal, freight forwarders, inland, passenger	C
484	Truck transportation – local, long-distance, freight, moving, and storage	E
484	Truck transportation – terminal – state regulated (37-3-33)
485	Passenger transportation – charter and other vehicle transit services	$50.00
485	Passenger transportation – bus terminals – state regulated (37-3-33)
485	Passenger transportation – buses, taxi cabs, limousine service, buggy, charters	J
485	Passenger transportation – number of buses, taxis, cabs, limousines, or buggies	J
487	Sightseeing transportation – scenic and sightseeing, land, air, water, special trans	A
492	Couriers – couriers and local messengers, services, local delivery services	C
493	Warehousing and storage – distribution, household, refrigerated, special	C
511	Publishing industries except internet – newspaper, book, periodical, databases, software	C
512	Motion pictures – theatres, videos, recording, drive-ins, sound studios	C
515	Broadcasting – radio and television stations	E
517	Telecommunications – telephone local (per 11-51-128)	K
517	Telecommunications – telephone long distance (per 11-51-128)	K
517	Telecommunications – cellular and other wireless, paging	K
517	Telecommunications – resellers of service	K
519	Information services and data processing – providing, storing, processing, access to information	A
522	Bank Main Office – not branch location or ATM	U
522	Bank Branch or ATM – not main office of bank	U
522	Savings and Loans – not branch location or ATM	U
522	S&L Branch or ATM – not main office of S&L	U
522	Pawn Shop – whether title pawn or merchandise	U
522	Credit services – companies and activities related to credit and mediation	U
523	Securities, commodity – brokerage, portfolio, investment, other financial services	E
524	Insurance company and/or its agents – casualty, fire, and/or marine premiums (11-51-120/123)
524	Insurance company and/or its agents – health, allied and all other premiums (11-51-120/123)
524	Agent Office – administration of third parties, pension funds, annuities, etc.	U
525	Funds, trusts, other financial agencies – funds, plans, and/or programs organized to pool securities or other assets for others (other than the Alabama Municipal Funding Corp, etc.)	A
531	Real estate – offices, agents, brokers, management, appraisers	E
532	Rental and leasing – auto, truck, trailer, RV, all tangible property	C
532	Rental and leasing – movie and video rental	C
532	Rental and leasing – uniforms	$150.00
532	Rental and leasing – real estate plus 1/10 of 1% (.001) gross receipts over $10,000 + 1/20 of 1% (.0005) gross receipts over $100,000.00. Each person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of renting or leasing real or personal property to others, including but not limited to office space, buildings, houses, apartments and commercial retail space, shall pay a license based on gross receipts.	$30.00
541	Attorney/Lawyers – individual and/or firm professional license	A
541	Accountant/CPAs – individual and/or firm professional license	A
541	Architect – individual and/or firm professional license	A
541	Physician – individual and/or firm professional license	A
541	Dentist – individual and/or firm professional license	A
541	Chiropractor – individual and/or firm professional license	A
541	Optometrist – individual and/or firm professional license	A
541	Engineer – individual and/or firm professional license	A
541	Surveyor – individual and/or firm professional license	A
541	Computer Programmer – individual and/or professional firm license	A
541	Photographer – studios, portrait, commercial, services	E
541	Veterinarian – individual and/or firm professional license	A
541	Professional services not elsewhere classified – scientific, technical	A
551	Management companies – offices, enterprises, regional, corporate	E
561	Exterminating services – exterminating company and its services	E
561	Janitorial firm – janitorial cleaning services – individual or firm	E
561	Landscaping services	E
561	Administrative services – answering, employment, office, sec., travel	C
562	Waste management – companies, trucks, septic tanks, landfill, services	E
611	Educational services – technical, computer, sports, services, business	S
621	HMO – medical centers and services	E
621	Outpatient care centers – all other types of services	E
621	Ambulance – ambulance company and/or services	J
622	Hospitals – surgical, substance abuse, psychiatric, general care, special	P
623	Nursing care – residential care facility, day care, assisted living	P
623	Nursing home – care for elderly and continuing care facilities	P
624	Social assistance – shelters, vocational, child care, abuse, emergency	S
711	Arts and sports – dance, musical, teams, tracks, promoters, agents	S
711	Special events – promoter or activity – see schedule for rates	L
712	Museums – museums and historical sites, zoos, botanical gardens, parks	L
713	Amusement – arcades, golf clubs, marinas, fitness, bowling centers	C
721	Accommodations – hotels, motels and similar facilities	P
721	Accommodations – bed and breakfast inns and services	P
721	Accommodations – trailer parks, RV parks, and travel parks	P
721	Accommodations – rooming houses and boarding houses	P
722	Restaurant – full service restaurant facility	D
722	Restaurant – limited facility or service	D
722	Caterers – and/or mobile food services	$40.00
722	Drinking establishment – club, lounge, bar or other	H
811	Repairs and maintenance – auto, paint/body, other vehicular	S
811	Car wash	C
811	Repairs and maintenance – all electronic equipment	C
811	Repairs and maintenance – all appliances, home & garden equipment	C
812	Personal services – hair, skin, barber, beautician, diet, nail, tanning, funerals	S
812	Coin operated laundry	T
812	Fortune teller or clairvoyant – individual reader license	$500.00
910	Category for number of – vending machines for all types vending	N
910	Category for number of – pool tables	O
910	Category for number of – amusement devices and/or games	R
920	Category for number of – employees as a basis for calculating license	S
930	Category for number of – square feet used for calculating license amount
999	Unclassified miscellaneous business services not elsewhere classified
999	Unclassified miscellaneous personal services not elsewhere classified	S

CITY OF MONROEVILLE LICENSES FEE SCHEDULES

Schedule “A” – Gross Receipts (Professionals)

Each person and each member of a firm or corporation engaged in any practice, vocation, or profession shall pay a license based on gross annual receipts.

Gross Receipts	License Fee
Less than $10,000	$65.00
$10,000 – $24,999	$125.00
$25,000 – $49,999	$190.00
$50,000 – $74,999	$230.00
$75,000 – $99,999	$270.00
$100,000 – $124,999	$310.00
$125,000 and over	$350.00

Declaration of gross receipts not required if paying maximum.
Persons 65 and over pay $125.00.

Schedule “B” – Gross Receipts (Merchants Wholesale)

Wholesale businesses selling goods for resale shall pay license tax based on gross receipts.

Gross Receipts	License Fee
$10,000 or less	$30.00
$10,001 – $15,000	$36.00
$15,001 – $20,000	$42.00
$20,001 – $25,000	$48.00
$25,001 – $30,000	$54.00
$30,001 – $35,000	$60.00
$35,001 – $40,000	$66.00
$40,001 – $50,000	$72.00
$50,001 – $60,000	$78.00
$60,001 – $70,000	$84.00
$70,001 – $80,000	$90.00
$80,001 – $90,000	$96.00
$90,001 – $100,000	$102.00
$100,001 – $150,000	$132.00
$150,001 – $200,000	$168.00
$200,001 – $300,000	$240.00
$300,001 – $400,000	$300.00
$400,001 – $500,000	$330.00
$500,001 – $1,000,000	$480.00
Over $1,000,000	$25.00 per additional $100,000

Schedule “C” – Gross Receipts (Merchants Retail)

Gross Receipts	License Fee
$10,000 or less	$33.00
$10,001 – $15,000	$40.00
$15,001 – $20,000	$46.00
$20,001 – $25,000	$53.00
$25,001 – $30,000	$59.00
$30,001 – $35,000	$66.00
$35,001 – $40,000	$73.00
$40,001 – $50,000	$79.00
$50,001 – $60,000	$86.00
$60,001 – $70,000	$92.00
$70,001 – $80,000	$99.00
$80,001 – $90,000	$106.00
$90,001 – $100,000	$112.00
$100,001 – $150,000	$145.00
$150,001 – $200,000	$185.00
$200,001 – $300,000	$264.00
$300,001 – $400,000	$330.00
$400,001 – $500,000	$363.00
$500,001 – $700,000	$429.00
$700,001 – $1,000,000	$528.00
Over $1,000,000	0.05% of excess receipts

Schedule “D” – Restaurants

Gross Receipts	License Fee
$10,000 or less	$33.00
$10,001 – $15,000	$40.00
$15,001 – $20,000	$46.00
$20,001 – $25,000	$53.00
$25,001 – $30,000	$59.00
$30,001 – $35,000	$66.00
$35,001 – $40,000	$73.00
$40,001 – $50,000	$79.00
$50,001 – $60,000	$86.00
$60,001 – $70,000	$92.00
$70,001 – $80,000	$99.00
$80,001 – $90,000	$106.00
$90,001 – $100,000	$112.00
$100,001 – $200,000	$184.00
$200,001 – $300,000	$264.00
$300,001 – $400,000	$330.00
$400,001 – $600,000	$396.00
Over $700,000	$462.00

Schedule “E” – Fixed Rate

Fixed Rate	$75.00

Schedule “F” – Manufacturing

Each person, firm or corporation engaged in a business for which the manufacturer rate applies shall pay the following license based on gross annual receipts:

Gross Annual Receipts	License Fee
Less than $50,000	$100.00
$50,001 – $250,000	$150.00
$250,001 – $1,000,000	$200.00

Where gross annual receipts are $1,000,000 or over, manufacturer shall pay in lieu of the above license schedule, a license based on the total undepreciated cost of buildings, machinery and equipment (excluding licensed rolling stock) in accordance with the following schedule:

Undepreciated Cost	License Fee
Less than $3,000,000	$250.00
$3,000,000 – $10,000,000	$300.00
$10,000,001 – $25,000,000	$350.00
$25,000,001 – $50,000,000	$450.00
Over $50,000,000	$500.00

Schedule “G” – Utilities

Amount of license is state regulated. See Section 11-51-129 of the Code of Alabama 1975. For those utilities covered, the license shall not exceed an amount equal to three percent (3%) of the gross receipts of the business transacted in the municipality for the previous year.

Schedule “H” – Beer, Wine & Liquor

Category	Fee
Beer (on/off premises)	$50.00
Beer (off premises)	$50.00
Table Wine (on/off premises)	$100.00
Table Wine (off premises)	$75.00
Package Store Liquor	$1,000.00 plus 5% of gross purchases made from the ABC Board
Restaurant Retail Liquor	$500.00 plus 10% of gross purchases made from the ABC Board
Club Liquor Class I	$250.00 plus 10% of gross purchases made from the ABC Board
Wholesale Table Wine	$275.00
Wholesale Beer	$250.00
Wholesale Beer & Wine	$375.00
Special Events Retail	$50.00/day (non-profit) • $100.00/day (for profit)

Schedule “I” – Peddlers

Each person, seller of services, vendor or peddler engaged in the business of selling and delivering goods or services whether from truck, car or otherwise:

Rate	$50/day or $200/week

Before engaging in such business, every applicant shall apply to the City Clerk and show:

The name(s) of the person who will manage/supervise within the City, and permanent address.
The Social Security Number and whether the person has a criminal record (and details if so).
The nature/character/quality of goods, wares, merchandise or services to be sold/offered.
Other reasonable identity/character information the City Clerk may require.

All door-to-door sales must be conducted between 8:00 A.M. and sunset (or 30 minutes of dark). The license must be on public display.

Schedule “J” – Taxicabs, Limousines & Ambulances

Service	Fee
Ambulance Service	$25.00 per ambulance
Taxicabs, Limousines & Buses	$50.00 per vehicle

There shall be a decal affixed to each vehicle where applicable. Operation is subject to governing body permission and liability insurance requirements; cancellation notice provisions apply as stated in ordinance text.

Schedule “K” – Telephone & Telecommunications

Each telephone company/person/firm/corporation operating a telephone exchange and/or long-distance telephone lines shall pay a license fee in accordance to Section 11-51-128 Code of Alabama 1975.

Type	Fee
Exchange license	$330.00
Long distance license	$83.00

Schedule “L” – Entertainment & Special Events

Category	Fee
Dealers/artisans/craftsmen events (sponsor responsibility)	$50.00 per event
Circus menagerie/museum under same canvas; Carnival or Street Fair (per day)	$180.00
Entertainment not otherwise provided for (admission charged)	$100.00

Granting of license is subject to ordinance conditions (moral character, insurance, appeal process, emergency cessation, etc.).

Schedule “M” – Rail Transportation

Intrastate rail privilege within city/police jurisdiction	$175.00

Schedule “N” – Vending Machines

Each provider of a coin-operated vending machine must purchase a license based on merchant’s retail plus affix a decal to each machine.

Decal (per machine)	$10.00

Schedule “O” – Billiard and/or Pool Tables

Quantity	Fee
1 – 5 tables	$150.00
Each additional table over 5	$40.00 each

Owner must report vending company machines (cigarettes, music, video, etc.) to City Hall.

Schedule “P” – Number of Rooms

Type	Units	Fee
Nursing Homes	1 – 50 beds	$150.00
Nursing Homes	Over 50 beds	$200.00
Motel / Hotels / Trailer Parks (per unit)	12 or less	$75.00
Motel / Hotels / Trailer Parks (per unit)	13 – 25	$125.00
Motel / Hotels / Trailer Parks (per unit)	Over 25	$4.00 per room/space

Schedule “R” – Amusement Devices

In addition to the license, a decal must be affixed to each machine. Decal costs:

Machines	Decal Cost
First 10 machines	$25.00 per decal
All machines over 10	$10.00 per decal

Schedule “S” – Employees / Participants

Count	Fee
6 or less	$75.00
7 – 12	$85.00
Over 12	$95.00

Dancing / Gymnastics / Karate / Tae Kwon Do (specialized training)	$50.00
Beauty Shop: Owner or one operator	$35.00
Beauty Shop: Each additional person	$10.00 each (max $75.00)
Tanning beds	$25.00 per bed

Day cares must provide evidence that premises meet city fire, safety and health standards. All day cares in homes must be approved by the Planning Commission.
Any business selling merchandise must purchase a license based on Merchants Retail.

Schedule “T” – Coin Operated Laundry (Laundromat)

Washers and dryers (each machine)	$5.00

Schedule “U” – Banks & Loan Agencies

Financial institutions governed by State banking laws shall pay a license based on capital, surplus and undivided profits. Savings & Loan associations pay in proportion to paid-in shares, reserves, and undivided profits (FDIC certificate required).

Capital / Surplus / Undivided Profits	Fee
$50,000 or less	$10.00
$50,001 – $150,000	$30.00
$150,001 – $200,000	$40.00
$200,001 – $250,000	$50.00
$250,001 – $300,000	$60.00
$300,001 – $350,000	$70.00
$350,001 – $400,000	$80.00
$400,001 – $450,000	$90.00
$450,001 – $500,000	$100.00
$500,001 – $600,000	$110.00
Over $600,000	$125.00
Branch Bank (each branch)	$10.00

Branch bank shall be defined in accordance to the institution's bylaws. Please provide a copy of such bylaws when purchasing a license for a branch bank.

Other Loan Agencies & Pawn Shops: Not governed by state banking laws shall pay a license fee of $110.00 plus a merchant’s retail based on gross receipts.

Schedule “V” – Insurance Companies

Each fire and marine insurance company shall pay 4% on each $100.00 (or major fraction) of gross premiums less return premiums on policies issued during the preceding year on property located in the City of Monroeville. No credit or deduction is allowed for reinsurance costs.

All other insurance companies (except fire and marine) charging a premium shall pay $15.00 and $1 on each $100.00 (or major fraction) on gross premiums less return premiums received during the preceding year on policies issued to citizens of the city.

The percentage of premiums is due on December 31 of each year or within 60 days thereafter. Companies that did business during the preceding year must furnish a verified statement of gross premiums and include payment of the license due.

Schedule “A” – Gross Receipts (Professionals)

Schedule “B” – Gross Receipts (Merchants Wholesale)

Schedule “C” – Gross Receipts (Merchants Retail)

Schedule “D” – Restaurants

Schedule “E” – Fixed Rate

Schedule “F” – Manufacturing

Schedule “G” – Utilities

Schedule “H” – Beer, Wine & Liquor

Schedule “I” – Peddlers

Schedule “J” – Taxicabs, Limousines & Ambulances

Schedule “K” – Telephone & Telecommunications

Schedule “L” – Entertainment & Special Events

Schedule “M” – Rail Transportation

Schedule “N” – Vending Machines

Schedule “O” – Billiard and/or Pool Tables

Schedule “P” – Number of Rooms

Schedule “R” – Amusement Devices

Schedule “S” – Employees / Participants

Schedule “T” – Coin Operated Laundry (Laundromat)

Schedule “U” – Banks & Loan Agencies

Schedule “V” – Insurance Companies

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Schedule “A” – Gross Receipts (Professionals)

Schedule “B” – Gross Receipts (Merchants Wholesale)

Schedule “C” – Gross Receipts (Merchants Retail)

Schedule “D” – Restaurants

Schedule “E” – Fixed Rate

Schedule “F” – Manufacturing

Schedule “G” – Utilities

Schedule “H” – Beer, Wine & Liquor

Schedule “I” – Peddlers

Schedule “J” – Taxicabs, Limousines & Ambulances

Schedule “K” – Telephone & Telecommunications

Schedule “L” – Entertainment & Special Events

Schedule “M” – Rail Transportation

Schedule “N” – Vending Machines

Schedule “O” – Billiard and/or Pool Tables

Schedule “P” – Number of Rooms

Schedule “R” – Amusement Devices

Schedule “S” – Employees / Participants

Schedule “T” – Coin Operated Laundry (Laundromat)

Schedule “U” – Banks & Loan Agencies

Schedule “V” – Insurance Companies

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