In an October 2025 decision, the Supreme Court of Alabama breathed new life into a lawsuit brought by a group of student-housing owners against the City of Tuscaloosa.  It held that several constitutional claims, previously dismissed by the Tuscaloosa Circuit Court, may proceed. Background Fourteen companies that own or operate large student-oriented housing developments (SOHDs) in Tuscaloosa sued the City arguing that Ordinance No. 9112 unfairly triples their business-licens

A developer has filed suit against the City of Huntsville and its Board of Zoning Adjustment (“BOZA”) for withholding building...

Alabama has over 450 municipalities and 67 Counties. Each one has a different entitlement process and timeline.  The lack of a uniform,...