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FlorenceAL averageUS Census ACS
Population
41,231
Per-capita income
$29,129
Median home value
$174,100
Bachelor's or higher
31%
Typical home value $218,838 +2.2% yr/yr · +24.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2010–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$276.8M (FY2023)
Total spending$228.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$77.0M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$98.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$5,710 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025287 housing units ($27.7M)

Recent meetings

Thu Jul 2, 2026

City Council Regular Session

City Council to vote on building codes, annexation, and opioid settlement funds

The Florence City Council will vote on adopting building codes, annexing 19 acres of land, and allocating $300,000 from opioid settlement funds to local schools. The meeting also includes approving various contracts and resolutions for city services.

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1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Message from the Mayor 7. Reports of Department Heads 8. Reports of Standing Committees 9. Public Hearings (a) Public Hearing to receive public input regarding the adoption of certain building codes by the City of Florence, as advertised in the Times Daily newspaper in the June 9, 2026, and June 16, 2026 editions. 10. Business from the floor pertaining to items on the consent and regular agenda (5-minute time limit). 11. Consent Agenda (a) Resolution to Approve the Minutes from the June 16, 2026, Council Meeting (b) Confirm payment of bills by the City Treasurer. (c) Contract - Pam Kirkland Senior Fitness Classes 80/20 split - Classes will cost $20.00 monthly, AGENDA CITY OF FLORENCE, ALABAMA 109 SOUTH PINE STREET CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING July 7, 2026 5:00 PM Account #256-44410 from budgeted funds (d) Invoice - MPE Services Emergency repair to leaking pipe inside block wall and ball valve in ceiling to control water supply at women's bathroom at Florence Sports Complex, $1,164.98 expensed to 266-44725 (e) Contract - Ekklesia MB Church Break for a Plate Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) at Handy Recreation Center no cost - Handy will be providing the building (f) Invoice - Irons Electric Replaced (3) bad breaker poles and retrofitted (2) parking lights to LED at Sports Complex $2,000.00 expensed from funds 260-4472 …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026

City Council Work Session

Council to consider annexing 1,906 acres at 263 Skypark Road

This is a work session where the council will discuss and potentially vote on several items including a major annexation of 1,906 acres, adoption of new building codes, water purchase contracts with West Lauderdale, Chisholm Heights, and Greenhill, and an alcohol beverage license application. Other items include contracts, invoices, and resolutions for various services and projects.

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA 109 SOUTH PINE STREET July 7, 2026 4:00 PM TIME: 4:00 Kyle Pike • Fite Building Company 4:05 Rodney Hall • Fame Studios-SkyDog: The Shoals Experience 4:10 Todd Sullivan • (11ae) Contract-The Abstract & Title Company of Florence, Inc. 4:15 Melissa Bailey • (12b) Ordinance-Annexation of 1906 acres located at 263 Skypark Road 4:20 Greg Angus • (11s) Invoice-North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. • (12d) Ordinance-Amend Section 9-66 of the COF Code 4:25 Cheryl Jones • (11g) Contract-Fulks Bush Hogging Lawn Care & Maintenance 4:30 Chief Mike Holt • (11t) Resolution-Property Damage Release • (11u) Resolution-Power of Attorney 4:35 David Koonce • (11i) Invoice-Weise • (11k) Contract-H & H Truck & Outdoor • (11q) Invoice-Sansom Equipment 4:40 Mark Lovejoy • (11n) Invoice-All Brands Service Co. • (11o) Contract-All Brands Service Co. 4:35 Mary McDuffa • (11h) Contract-White, Lynn, Collins & Associates, Inc. • (11m) Resolution-Joint Cost Allocation between TVA and COF • (11p) Contract-Maintenance Plus 4:40 Justin Mason • (9a) Public Hearing-Adoption of Certain Building Codes • (12a) Ordinance-Adopt Chapter 5, Buildings, to COF Code • (12e) Ordinance-Adopt Certain Building Codes 4:45 Bill Jordan • (11c) Contract-Pam Kirkland • (11d) Invoice-MPE Services • (11e) Contract-Ekklesia MB Church • (11f) Invoice-Irons Electric • (11l) Contract-Irons Electric • (11r) Con …
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Wed Jun 17, 2026

City Council Regular Session

Council to consider resolution to move forward with new City Hall project

The Florence City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 1.81 acres at the southeast corner of Mall Road and Hough Road. The council will also vote on a resolution expressing intent to proceed with a new City Hall project and approve the FYE 2027 Gas and Water Budgets. The consent agenda includes a FEMA grant application for a new fire apparatus pumper truck, various maintenance contracts, and appointments to city boards.

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✓ Decided: Florence City Council approves intent to move forward with new City Hall

The City Council approved a resolution to proceed with a new City Hall project and adopted the FYE 2027 Gas and Water budgets. The council also approved the rezoning of 1.81 acres at Mall Road and Hough Road and appointed a new City Clerk and City Treasurer.

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1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Message from the Mayor 7. Reports of Department Heads 8. Reports of Standing Committees 9. Public Hearings (a) Public Hearing for the Rezoning of 1.81 +/- acres at the Southeast corner of Mall Road and Hough Road 10. Business from the floor pertaining to items on the consent and regular agenda (5-minute time limit). 11. Consent Agenda (a) Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 (b) Confirm payment of bills by the City Treasurer. (c) Contract - Robert W. Whitten, Architect Professional Architectural Services on FED Campus $150/hr. Rate from Budgeted Funds, Account #923.00 AGENDA CITY OF FLORENCE, ALABAMA 109 SOUTH PINE STREET CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING June 2, 2026 5:00 PM (d) Invoice - Sunbelt Rentals Emergency rental of temporary chiller for 4/7 - 5/4 $8,578.60 Expensed to Account #266-41810 (e) Invoice - Sunbelt Rentals Emergency Rental of Transformer to Power Temporary Chiller for 4/7 - 5/4 $2,408.10 Expensed to Account# 266-41810 (f) Invoice - Crouch and Sons Repair to water leaks in City Hall for the Basement, 2nd Floor, and 1st Floor. Installed new recirculating pump in Mechanical Room. $2,457.56 from Budgeted Funds, Account# 266-41810 (g) Invoice - Southeastern Testing Laboratory, Inc. Insulation testing on aerial devices on asset #1903 and #11192 at Street Department $300.00 Expensed to Account #110-261-43120 ( …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026

City Council Regular Session

Council to vote on $307K training center classroom contract

The City Council will consider a $307,001.23 contract for a new training center classroom, a $168,000 property purchase for the Electricity Department, and a $100,000 residential rehabilitation agreement. Several consent agenda items include contracts for fence installation, plumbing, fire apparatus repairs, and a July 4 fireworks barge. Public hearings are listed but no specific topics are stated in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $307K training classroom, $168K utility land, and business licenses

The Florence City Council unanimously approved several contracts and licenses during its May 19 session. Key actions include funding a new training center classroom, purchasing land for the Electricity Department, and issuing retail licenses for local businesses. These decisions allocate budgeted funds for city facility upgrades and establish rules for alcohol and hemp sales in Florence.

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1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Message from the Mayor 7. Reports of Department Heads 8. Reports of Standing Committees 9. Public Hearings 10. Business from the floor pertaining to items on the consent and regular agenda (5-minute time limit). 11. Consent Agenda (a) Resolution to Approve the Minutes from the May 5, 2026, Council Meeting (b) Confirm payment of bills by the City Treasurer. (c) Contract-Brink's Fence Company 1 year contract at the rates listed for installation and repairs at all Gas and Water/ Wastewater Facilities Hourly Labor Rate = $75 per man hour Material markup rate = 30% (d) Contract-IIA Lifting Services, Inc. Annual aerial ladder testing/certification at the Florence AGENDA CITY OF FLORENCE, ALABAMA 109 SOUTH PINE STREET CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING May 19, 2026 5:00 PM Fire Dept $8074.55 from Contractual Services, Account #256-42200 (e) Contract-Barnett Plumbing, LLC 1 year contract at the rates listed for all Gas and Water/Wastewater Facilities (f) Invoice-Hobart Attempt to repair the ice machine at the Florence Police Department training center $1,310.05 from Budgeted Funds, Account #266-42100 (g) Invoice-Hobart Attempt to repair the ice machine at the Florence Police Department $411.00 from Budgeted Funds, Account # 266-42100 (h) Invoice-Certified Alarm-Repairs to badge access at the intake door of the Animal Services Buildin …
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Wed May 6, 2026

City Council Regular Session

Council to vote on $913,500 sewer replacement contract

The council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and vote on ordinances to rezone properties at Mobile/Cherry and Fairground Road. They will also consider a $913,500 contract for sewer replacement Phase 2 and numerous consent agenda items including grants, contracts, and appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $913,500 sewer contract, two rezoning requests

The council unanimously approved a $913,500 contract for concrete and clay sewer replacement phase 2. Two rezoning requests were approved: one at 125 Fairground Road (B-1 to B-2/CO) and one at Mobile and Cherry streets (B-3 to PUD). An annexation near Gresham and Middle Roads was also approved. A $10,000 appropriation for the Shoals Business Incubator passed on a 4-2 vote, and an alcohol license for Taco Spot was approved.

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1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Message from the Mayor 7. Reports of Department Heads 8. Reports of Standing Committees 9. Public Hearings (a) Public Hearing-Request for Rezoning 0.20 +/- acres at the corner of Mobile Street and Cherry Street by Shoals Commercial, LLC from B-3 (Central Business) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) (b) Public Hearing to approve the rezoning of 6.80 +/- acres at 125 Fairground Road by Proscape Outdoors, LLC from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to B-2/CO (General Business with Conditional Overlay) 10. Business from the floor pertaining to items on the consent and regular agenda (5-minute time limit). 11. Consent Agenda (a) Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2026, Council Meeting. AGENDA CITY OF FLORENCE, ALABAMA 109 SOUTH PINE STREET CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING April 21, 2026 5:00 PM (b) Confirm payment of bills by the City Treasurer. (c) Resolution - Alabama Council on the Arts Grant Purchase and install a permanent sound system for the Coliseum from Sweet Tree Productions $ 49,900.00 from funds 1147-44410 (d) Contract with the University of South Alabama Archaeology Museum to provide assistance with Junior Archaeology Camp at Pope's Tavern Museum, to be paid from an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant, in the amount of $6800.00 (e) Contract - Paige Stephens Art camp lessons with varying amounts depending on type …
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⚠️ FEMA flood zone AE at this address
🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Thu Apr 23, 2026

City Council Regular Session

Council to vote on $754,786 Pine Street resurfacing project

The Florence City Council will consider approving a $754,786.75 contract for Pine Street resurfacing and striping, plus several smaller contracts and alcohol license applications. The meeting also includes resolutions for a solid waste transfer station permit and cybersecurity grant application.

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✓ Decided: Approved $754,787 Pine Street resurfacing project (6-0)

The council unanimously awarded a $754,786.75 contract to Rogers Group for resurfacing and striping Pine Street. A public comment noted the cost had risen $500,000 from the original estimate. The council also approved the consent agenda and multiple alcohol licenses, including special-event permits for events at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum. A $68,000 contract to renovate the McFarland Campground bathroom was approved, and a resolution to adopt a solid waste transfer station was passed.

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1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Message from the Mayor 7. Reports of Department Heads 8. Reports of Standing Committees 9. Public Hearings 10. Business from the floor pertaining to items on the consent and regular agenda (5-minute time limit). 11. Consent Agenda (a) Approval of minutes from the March 23, 2026, Council meeting. (b) Confirm payment of bills by the City Treasurer. (c) Invoices - Muscle Shoals Fire Extinguisher Annual Extinguisher Inspections, Hydro Testing, Extinguisher Recharges for 5 Fire Stations and Training Center Repairs $1,389.00 from Budgeted Funds, Account 110-260-42200 (d) Contract- Parkson Aftermarket Remove the Liquidated Damages provision from the contract AGENDA CITY OF FLORENCE, ALABAMA 109 SOUTH PINE STREET CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING April 7, 2026 5:00 PM that was approved by the Council March 3, 2026 $21,650.00 from budgeted funds (e) Contract- The Carpet Store Carpet installation for 2 offices at Admin Building 650 Rickwood Road $2458.83 from budgeted funds (f) Invoice - Robert Whitten Archetectural Services for Training Center Classroom $3,000.00 from Budgeted Funds, Account 199-954-42200 (g) Contract - Noble Crane Service and Rigging Transformer Shop and Garage Price List Attached from Budgeted Funds, Account #923.00 (h) Contract - Southern Testing Laboratory, Inc. Electricity Department Garage Quote Attached from …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$8.3MKAUKAHI LLC
Department of Defense · NEW CONTRACT FOR AFCEC FIAR
$4.5MDRI, INC.
Department of the Interior · TUIN 231534 - REHABILITATE CARVER MUSEUM DESIGN-BID-BUILD PROJECT TO R
$4.3MDRI, INC.
Department of the Interior · BICR 316236
$3.9MLHH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
Department of Defense · PPS TRAVELING SCREEN ASSEMBLIES
$3.0MDRI, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · 692-CSI-101 MRI SITE PREP
$3.0MDRI, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · AHU REFURBISHMENT
$1.5MDRI, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · 692-23-104 RETROFIT HVAC IN 4 BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT THE W
$1.3MDRI, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · REPLACE AIR HANDLING UNITS 1 & 2 AT THE MONTGOMERY RO
$1.2MDRI, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · REPLACE ROOF BLDGS. 116 AND 117 FT. BLISS
$1.1MDRI, INC.
Department of the Interior · THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) AT WHISKEYTOWN NATIONAL RECREATION ARE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Lauderdale County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+307 people (+$11.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Severe Storm": 7, "Hurricane": 7, "Biological": 2, "Tornad · last Thu Sep 26, 2024)
Traffic fatalities7 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,053 (27,193 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$974/mo (1,498 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy21.2% (low numeracy 33% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$276.8M
Annual budget
$98.3M
Debt outstanding
287
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$276.8M
Spending$228.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$98.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.36×
Debt-load index35 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.422
All kids
0.396
Black kids
0.343

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