Hoover, AL Business Licensing & Operations: Massage Establishments (2026)
Key Facts
- Hours allowed
- 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. only
- Licenses needed
- 2 state + 1 city license
- Reapply after revocation
- 12-month bar
- Investigator
- Hoover police chief
Summary
Massage therapy establishments in Hoover need a state establishment license, a state therapist license, and a city business license before opening, plus a police background check and site inspection.
No massage therapy establishment shall be opened to members of the public or operated for any other purpose unless all of the following have been obtained: (1)The owner or other person in charge shall first have obtained an establishment license from the State of Alabama Board of Massage Therapy; and(2)The owner or other person in charge has obtained a massage therapist license granted by the State of Alabama Board of Massage Therapy; and(3)The owner or other person in charge has obtained a business license from the City of Hoover as required by City of Hoover Business License Code.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23).
Full Breakdown
The chief of police investigates every applicant, including a background check, employee interviews, and an on-site inspection of the premises, before approving or denying the application. Approved establishments may operate only between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., must display a 'licensed massage therapist' sign with 3-inch letters, and cannot advertise on a pornographic or escort service website. A revoked license bars the operator from reapplying for 12 months.
Violations & Fines
Operating without all three required licenses violates § 8-183; violations are misdemeanors under Ala. Code § 11-45-9, and the city may also suspend or revoke the business license under § 8-37.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hoover require a separate city license for massage businesses?
Can a massage establishment operate at night in Hoover?
Sources & Official References
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