Community and Place
Communities within MoCo
Morgan County (MoCo) is not just a place to go. It’s the businesses that make us thrive, the charities that encourage us to help each other, the neighborhoods that provide so much character, and the people that make it such a friendly place to be. When you’re here, you can feel the warmth—it’s part of what makes our community not just a great place to visit, but also a great place to live.
Moving to Decatur?
Where Every Wave Welcomes You HOME!
Discover how DMCT warmly welcomes you with a comprehensive relocation package, ensuring your move to a new place is not just easier, but also an exciting adventure awaiting your arrival
The Best & Brightest Initiative
The Best & Brightest Initiative represents our decision to invest in our future by recruiting even more STEM graduates, and we are the first city in the country to offer a comprehensive incentive package for this purpose. Unlike traditional programs that only provide financial incentives, we offer you the infrastructure for an enjoyable, healthy, and productive life.
Retirement in Morgan County
Decatur is situated on the banks of the Tennessee River. This town has a thriving art and cultural scene, a wonderful Downtown District, and a beautiful rose garden. But shopping and natural beauty aren’t the only reasons to move here: Affordability is another major incentive. The cost of buying a home in Decatur is much less than it is in other major metro areas. The Old Decatur and Albany Historic Districts of Decatur make up the largest concentration of Victorian-era craftsman and bungalow homes in Alabama. Residents also enjoy the added benefit of proximity to major highways that connect to places like Huntsville and Birmingham.
Positively Decatur
Decatur's Storytelling initiative:
The city of Decatur wants to share it's people, places, and stories. Learn more about all the positive things Decatur has to offer!
Business License
To apply for a business license in Decatur, please contact the city of Decatur's revenue department.
Department Phone:
(256) 341-4546
Office Address:
402 Lee Street NE
First Floor
Decatur, AL 35601
Office Hours:
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Monday – Friday
businesslicense@decatur-al.gov
To apply for Hunting & Fishing Licenses, visit the Morgan County Courthouse.
Morgan County Courthouse
302 Lee Street, NE
Decatur, AL 35601
256-351-4730
To apply for Boating License, visit the Morgan County Courthouse.
Morgan County Courthouse
302 Lee Street, NE
Decatur, AL 35601
256-351-4730
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