Alcoholic Beverage Special Events License Instruction Sheet
(Important: Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for the entire application process)
Step 1: Complete the State ABC license application and provide us with a copy of the confirmation of application or provide a non-profit letter from the ABC board.
Step 2: Complete the City of Huntsville’s general business license application (If applicable).
Step 3: Complete, print, and have notarized the City of Huntsville’s special event alcohol license application and submit all supporting documents listed in the checklist at the top of the application. If submitting the application in person, contact the office to set up an appointment to submit the application packet and pay the fees [$25 application fee & $25 background fee(s)]. If mailing the application packet, send the application, supporting documents, and check using UPS or FedEx to:
City of Huntsville
Finance Department
Attn: Angel Madera Jr.
305 Fountain Circle
Huntsville, AL 35801
Once submitted, the completed application starts our internal recommendation for approval process.
Step 4: Once all the recommendations for approval are received from the necessary departments, your application is introduced at the Liquor License Review Committee meeting.
Step 5: The application will be up for consideration at the next committee meeting. If approved, any member of the public can appeal the committee’s approval to the city council. If denied, the same appeal process exists for the applicant. All appeals must be filed with our office within 7 days of the committee’s vote.
Step 6: After the 7-day appeal timeframe and once all licensing requirements are satisfied, the approval letter will be emailed to the local State ABC office. (Please make sure your event date is well after this 7-day appeal timeframe as additional time may be required to issue the license)
