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Orange Beach Finance Department Moves to New Location

R. Ken Cooper • June 11, 2024

Finance Department Moves Behind City Hall

Orange Beach Finance Dept. building - Photo by R. Ken Cooper

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Orange Beach Finance Department is moving to its new location behind City Hall starting today, Tuesday, June 11th. The new office will open to the public 7am. Both the drive-through window and lobby will be available.


The entrance to the new office is at the rear of the building. Starting Tuesday, there will be no public access at the old location.


The Finance Department's hours are Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For questions, call 251-981-6096.


About the Orange Beach Finance Department

The Finance Department strives to provide the citizens, employees, and customers of the City of Orange Beach with quality financial management, financial reporting, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for the City consistent with local, state, and federal laws and governmental accounting and regulatory requirements.


Business Licenses:

Anyone doing business or soliciting for business in the City of Orange Beach must have a Business License.


Drone Use:

View guidelines for drone use in the City of Orange Beach.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Financial Reports:

Browse the Financial Reports from the Finance Department.


Hurricane Decals:

Hurricane stickers are available from the Finance Department.


Property Management Form:

This form is to be filled out when switching from one Property Management company to another.


Taxes:

Various local taxes are collected by the Finance Department with rates as presented on the following Tax Return.


Utility Billing:

Access information on utility billing of the City of Orange Beach.


Overflow Parking:

The City of Orange Beach offers paid overflow parking for visitors, who may not have enough parking at vacation rental properties, for $25 per night or $150 for 7 nights on the lot next to the Finance Department on Hwy. 161/Orange Beach Boulevard.

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