Ordinances You Need to Know in Montgomery, AL

Local rules that could affect everyday life, property use or a decision to move to Montgomery, AL.

Local jurisdiction: City of Montgomery, Alabama.

Home Occupation Must Stay Inside the Dwelling

Montgomery defines a home occupation as a use conducted entirely within a dwelling and carried on solely by the inhabitant.

Source: City of Montgomery Zoning Ordinance
Code section: Montgomery Zoning Ordinance, Home Occupation definition
Official code status: Current local code
NTL verified: September 3, 2026

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25 Percent Floor-Area Limit

Montgomery limits a home occupation to no more than 25 percent of the dwelling's total floor area.

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One Two-Square-Foot Sign and No Public Goods Display

Montgomery limits a home-occupation sign to one sign of no more than two square feet and prohibits public display of goods.

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Disclaimer & Due Diligence

NarrowTheList includes only location-specific rules we could tie to the local jurisdiction and source shown with each item. State rules are not included on this page.

Ordinances can be amended, repealed, renumbered or interpreted differently depending on the property, zoning district, permit status or activity involved. These summaries are provided as a starting point for relocation research and may not reflect every exception, permit requirement or later amendment.

Before relying on an ordinance for a home purchase, rental, home business, vehicle, pet, property improvement or other important decision, review the linked source and do your own due diligence. Contact the applicable city clerk, municipal office, town or village hall, county office or other local government department to verify the current ordinance and how it applies to the specific property or activity you are considering.

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