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Who provides electricity in the Town of Pike Road?

Depending on your address, electricity will be provided by one of the following service partners:

Who provides water services in the Town of Pike Road?
Who provides sewer services in the Town of Pike Road?

Depending on your address, sewer services will be provided by one of the following service partners:

Who provides natural gas in the Town of Pike Road?

Depending on your address, natural gas will be provided by one of the following service partners:

Who provides sanitation services in the Town of Pike Road?
Who provides entertainment & communications services in the Town of Pike Road?

Depending on your address, entertainment & communications services will be provided by one of the following service partners:

Other Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the Town of Pike Road's Audit with budgets and financials?

The annual budget and all official financial data are included with the minutes of the Town, as they are a part of the official audit as adopted by the Council. Audit reports may be found by viewing Town Meeting Minutes and are normally completed in the spring.

Who should I call in case of an emergency in Pike Road?

Pike Road police protection is provided by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. In case of emergency, the Sheriff’s Office can be reached by dialing 911. For non-emergency situations, call (334) 832-4980.

Pike Road enjoys great fire and accident protection provided by the Pike Road, Rolling Hills Lakes and Waugh/Mt.Meigs departments. In case of emergency, the fire stations can be reached by dialing 911. 
Non-emergency numbers are as follows:

Who manages animal control issues in the Town of Pike Road?

Montgomery Humane Society: (334) 409-0622, ext. 208 // montgomeryhumane.com

How can I recycle in Pike Road?

Recycling is available in the Town of Pike Road through a grant from the Alabama Recycling Fund and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

We encourage all interested residents to utilize the recycling receptacles located at 450 Pike Road, which are open for use during the following hours:

  • Opens Tuesdays at 8 a.m. and remains open 24 hours/day until closing at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Acceptable Items include:

  • Plastics #1 & #2
  • Paper
  • Aluminum
  • Cardboard

These items can be placed in any of the recycling receptacles. It is not necessary to separate your recyclables.

To help the Town to continue this service, please refrain from placing garbage in the receptacles, and do not leave any waste on the ground around the receptacles. Please be sure to break down any large cardboard or plastic items before discarding.

How do I dispose of large trash or debris items?

The Montgomery County Commission and AmWaste offer free trash drop-off sites throughout the county on the last Saturday of each month. In the Pike Road area, drop-off locations are: Pike Road High School, the Georgia Washington Campus, and the County Lot Office, across from the Feed Lot on Meriwether Road (near the intersection of Meriwether and Pike Roads). For details regarding acceptable and unacceptable drop-off items, contact the Montgomery County Commission Offices at 334-832-1210.

Where is the local library?

The Pike Road Branch Library is located in the Pike Road Station complex near the corner of Vaughn and Pike Roads. Learn about the Library and their variety of educational programming by visiting the Pike Road Branch Library on Facebook: facebook.com/PikeRoadBranchLibrary

The hours for the library are as follows:

  • Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch noon – 1:00 p.m.)
  • Saturday: 9:00 a. m. – 1:00 p.m.

For more information, contact the library at (334) 244-8679.

Where is the Pike Road post office?

The Pike Road Post Office is located on Pike Road just north of the Vaughn Road intersection. The direct phone number for the Pike Road Post office is (334) 215-0098.

The Post Office is open: 

  • Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 11:00am, 12:30pm – 4:00pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am – 10:00am

For information regarding your mail, contact the USPS by calling (800) 275-8777 (ASK-USPS).

How do I register to vote or find my polling place in the Town of Pike Road?

Voter registration is handled by the Montgomery County Board of Registrars, located at 100 S. Lawrence St. in Montgomery. Contact their office by calling (334) 832-1215.

You can also visit the Secretary of State’s website for voter information: alabamavotes.gov

How can I be sure my home is zoned for the Pike Road school system?

Call Pike Road Town Hall at (334) 272-9883.

What is the sales tax in the Town of Pike Pike Road?

The total sales tax in Pike Road is 8.75%, which is a combination of county and state taxes (6.5%) and local sales tax (2.25%).

How can I request public records?

Visit our Contact Us page and click the Request Public Records button to access the Public Records Request form. You can also request public records by visiting Town Hall, 9575 Vaughn Rd.

Business License FAQ

Who is required to have a Town of Pike Road Business License?

Any kind of business, trade, profession or other activity in the Town of Pike Road, or the police jurisdiction. The police jurisdiction extends 1 ½ mile from the municipal limits. Please call Town Hall at 334.272.9883 to verify location if you have a question.

What is the Town of Pike Road sales tax rate?
  • Town of Pike Road sales tax: 2.25%
  • State of Alabama + County sales tax: 6.5%
  • TOTAL Sales Tax to collect in Town of Pike Road: 8.75%
  • Town of Pike Road police jurisdiction sales tax: 1.13%
  • State of Alabama + County sales tax: 6.5%
  • TOTAL Sales Tax to collect in the Town of Pike Road police jurisdiction: 7.63%

*In addition, all goods sold or shipped into the Town of Pike Road or police jurisdiction are subject to the 2.25% or 1.13% sales tax rate, respectively.

How is sales tax reported and paid?

Sales tax is collected by the State of Alabama. Please visit myalabamataxes.alabama.gov to pay. You can call 334-242-1490 for help with their online payment portal.

Is there an event license versus a full license?

Yes, the fee for a one-day license in the Town Limits is $22 ($10+$12 issuance fee). The one-day fee for an event in the police jurisdiction is $17 ($5 + $12 issuance fee). Applicable sales tax should be collected and reported. This event license can be for an event up to three consecutive days and an additional $5 per day will be assessed.

How do I check to see if a business is licensed?

Please call Town Hall at 334.272.9883 for more information.

Please help us ensure all businesses are properly licensed. For any business license-related questions, please reach out to Sherri Eason by emailing [email protected] or calling 334-272-9883

This quick-reference guide will be updated as needed and can be found on our website, www.pikeroad.us. Click here to download the above FAQ as a printable PDF.