Montgomery Local Information
Practical information for Montgomery and Montgomery County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Montgomery: schedule, holidays and bulk pickup
Montgomery picks up garbage twice a week and yard trash weekly. Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks run early. Sanitation: 334-625-2751. 311: 334-625-4636.
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Montgomery
Montgomery, Montgomery County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Montgomery fits into Montgomery County and Alabama: the city, the county, Montgomery County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Montgomery County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
City of Montgomery property is taxed at 48.5 mills. Taxes are due Oct. 1 and delinquent after Dec. 31. Revenue Commissioner: 334-832-1250.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Montgomery
Montgomery permits run through the Inspection Department, 25 Washington Ave., 334-625-2073. Zoning: Land Use Division, 334-625-2722. Hearings and rules.
Roads
Montgomery road closures: I-85 Chantilly, Ann Street lanes
Overnight I-85 widening lane closures at Chantilly Parkway, no left turns onto the ramps, and I-85 lane closures from Ann Street to Eastern Boulevard.
Home prices
Montgomery home prices and housing market
The typical Montgomery home was worth $149,943 in September 2026 on Zillow's index, up 1.7% in a year and about 54% in 10 years. Neighbors and the metro trend.
Schools
Montgomery schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Montgomery Public Schools: 26,435 students, the 2026-27 calendar, how to find your zoned school and enroll, board meetings and state report cards. 334-223-6700.
Things to do
Things to do in Montgomery this month: November 2026
Montgomery in November 2026: the Home Show Nov. 6-8, the Veterans Day parade Nov. 14, the Nutcracker, the Turkey Day Classic Nov. 26 and zoo lights from Dec. 1.
Voting
Voting in Montgomery County: registration, polling places and early voting
Montgomery County votes Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your polling place; bring a photo ID. Hand-delivered absentee ballots are due by 5 p.m. Monday.
Farmers markets
Montgomery farmers markets
The Montgomery Curb Market, 1004 Madison Ave., is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 5:30 a.m. year-round. Fairview, EastChase and Maxwell markets too.
Parks
Parks and trails in Montgomery
Montgomery runs 60 parks that close at sundown: the Riverwalk and Riverfront Park, four dog parks, trails at Blount Cultural Park and more. Parks: 334-625-2300.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Montgomery County
Montgomery County restaurants are scored out of 100 by the state health department. Look up any score online; below 60 means immediate closure. 334-293-6452.
New businesses
New businesses in Montgomery
Montgomery's new and expanding businesses from Chamber ribbon cuttings in September and October 2026, from Luna de Mexico on Commerce Street to two EastChase hotels.
Public notices
Public notices
An index of Montgomery public notices: Alabama's statewide legal notice site, City Council and County Commission agendas, zoning hearings and city bids. Clerk: 334-625-2096.
City Hall
Who to call at City Hall
Montgomery City Hall numbers: 311 at 334-625-4636, the mayor at 334-625-2000, council members by district, police non-emergency 334-625-2651 and more.
Power outages
Power outages in Montgomery: who to call and outage maps
Report a Montgomery power outage to Alabama Power at 1-800-888-2726 or text OUT to APCOUT, and check its outage map. Dixie Electric members: 1-800-239-1367.
Population
Montgomery population and growth
Montgomery had an estimated 195,300 residents on July 1, 2025, down 2.6% since 2020 and 5.1% since 2010. Age, households, income and housing from the Census.
History
Montgomery history and landmarks
Montgomery was incorporated Dec. 3, 1819, and became Alabama's capital in 1846. Its 68 National Register listings, landmarks, museums and hours.
Moving
Moving to Montgomery: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Montgomery? Start power with Alabama Power or Dixie Electric, water with Montgomery Water Works (334-206-1600), gas with Spire, then tags at Probate.
Transit
Getting around Montgomery: roads, transit, airport, parking
Montgomery's interstates, The M bus system's 14 routes (334-625-4012), Montgomery Regional Airport's five nonstops and downtown parking: meters free after 5 p.m.
Neighborhoods
Montgomery neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Ten Montgomery neighborhoods from Downtown to Halcyon: ZIP codes, zoned high schools, Zillow home values for September 2026, parks, buses and exits.
Neighborhoods
Capitol Heights, Montgomery: homes, schools, parks and commute
Capitol Heights, east of downtown between Mount Meigs Road and Upper Wetumpka Road, is in ZIP code 36107 and zoned for Percy Julian High.
Neighborhoods
Centennial Hill, Montgomery: homes, schools, parks and commute
Centennial Hill, east of downtown between Adams Avenue and Alabama State University, is in ZIP code 36104 and zoned for Highland Avenue Elementary.
Neighborhoods
Chisholm, Montgomery: homes, schools, parks and commute
Chisholm, in north Montgomery along Lower Wetumpka Road and East Vandiver Boulevard, is in ZIP code 36110 and zoned for Chisholm Elementary.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Montgomery: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Montgomery, from Court Square to the Capitol, is in ZIP code 36104 and zoned for Percy Julian High. Homes, schools, parks, buses and stores.
Neighborhoods
Garden District, Montgomery: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Garden District, south of downtown on South Perry Street, is in ZIP 36104 and zoned for Nixon Elementary, Bellingrath Middle and Carver High.
Neighborhoods
Halcyon, Montgomery: homes, schools, parks and commute
Halcyon, in east Montgomery off I-85 at Taylor Road near EastChase, is in ZIP code 36117 and zoned for Halcyon Elementary, rated B (82) for 2024-25.
Neighborhoods
Normandale, Montgomery: homes, schools, parks and commute
Normandale, in south-central Montgomery near East South Boulevard, is in ZIP 36111, where Zillow's typical home value was $152,700 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Old Cloverdale, Montgomery: homes, schools, parks and commute
Old Cloverdale, an early 1900s streetcar suburb south of downtown, is in ZIP 36106, where Zillow's typical home value was $194,192 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Southlawn, Montgomery: homes, schools, parks and commute
Southlawn, in southwest Montgomery off Mobile Highway near I-65, is in ZIP 36108, where Zillow's typical home value rose 8.1% in a year to $64,011.
Neighborhoods
Washington Park, Montgomery: homes, schools, parks and commute
Washington Park, in west Montgomery off I-65 at Fairview Avenue, is in ZIP 36108 and zoned for Nixon Elementary, Southlawn Middle and Carver High.
Neighborhoods
Montgomery vs. Pike Road vs. Millbrook vs. Prattville compared
Montgomery, Pike Road, Millbrook and Prattville side by side: property tax mills, school grades, Zillow home values, Census incomes and commutes.
Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 46 Montgomery public schools with address, grades, 2024-25 enrollment, state report card score and zone, plus the city's private schools.