Huntsville allows family child care homes as a home occupation in residential zones, subject to Alabama DHR licensing for 6+ children and city home occupation standards under Zoning Ordinance Article 72.
Family child care homes caring for more than 6 children (including the provider's own) require Alabama Department of Human Resources licensing under Ala. Admin. Code 660-5-26. Huntsville zoning treats daycare homes as a permitted home occupation in residential districts provided no external signage, no employees beyond residents, and no increase in traffic or noise beyond normal residential character. Safety inspections by Huntsville Fire Marshal may be required for larger group homes.
Operating without DHR license: state misdemeanor plus facility closure. Zoning violation: up to $500/day under Huntsville Code §1-8.
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