Madison Local Information
Practical information for Madison and Madison County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Madison: schedule, holidays and bulk pickup
Madison garbage is picked up every Thursday by Madison County. Republic Services takes yard debris and large items weekly. RANA recycling is monthly.
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Madison
Madison, Madison County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Madison fits into Madison County and Alabama: the city, the county, Madison City School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Madison County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
City of Madison property in Madison County is taxed at 69.5 mills. Taxes are due Oct. 1 and must be paid by Dec. 31. Tax Collector: 256-532-3370.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Madison
Madison permits are issued online or at City Hall, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; call 256-772-5644. Zoning questions go to Planning at 256-772-5630.
Roads
Madison road closures this week: I-565 and Day Hill Road
North Day Hill Road at SR-53 in Harvest stays closed to about mid-November; I-565 widening in Madison brings night lane closures into 2027.
Home prices
Madison home prices and housing market
The typical Madison home was worth $376,486 in September 2026, a record, up 0.9% in a year and 75% since 2016, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.
Schools
Madison schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Madison City Schools runs 15 schools for about 13,300 students. Fall break is over; Thanksgiving break is Nov. 25-27. Central Office: 256-464-8370.
Things to do
Things to do in Madison this month: November 2026
November in Madison: a Bob Jones playoff Friday, the free Gather Madison meal Sunday, Veterans Day Nov. 11, Galaxy of Lights and the Dec. 4 tree lighting.
Voting
Voting in Madison County: registration, polling places and early voting
Unofficial Nov. 3 results are in: Brett Jones won the Madison County sheriff's race and all 4 amendments passed. Registration, ID and absentee rules are below.
Farmers markets
Madison farmers markets
Madison City Farmers Market meets Saturdays at 1088 Hughes Road from 8 a.m. The Madison County Farmers Market in Huntsville runs Saturdays to Nov. 21.
Parks
Parks and trails in Madison
Madison has 32 neighborhood parks and four greenways, plus Dublin Park, Palmer Park, a dog park and Rainbow Mountain. Parks and Recreation: 256-772-9300.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Madison County
Alabama scores restaurants out of 100; below 60 closes them. Look up any Madison score on the state database. Madison County Health Department: 256-539-3711.
Business
New businesses in Madison
New in Madison this October: Pet Paradise at Clift Farm, Barefield's on Main Street, HealthSource Chiropractic on County Line Road and FHG Rack on Sullivan Street.
Public notices
Public notices
An index of public notices for Madison, Alabama: rezoning hearings, city bids, council agendas, tax sales and the statewide legal notice site. Not the official publication.
City Hall
Who to call at City Hall
Madison City Hall is at 100 Hughes Road, 256-772-5600. Mayor Ranae Bartlett: 256-772-5603. Council by district, clerk, police, animal control and utilities.
Power outages
Power outages in Madison: who to call and outage maps
Power out in Madison? Madison County side: Huntsville Utilities, 256-535-4448, outage map online. Limestone County side: Athens Utilities, 256-232-1440.
Population
Madison population and growth
Madison's population was 67,968 on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates: up 19% since 2020 and 58% since 2010. Age, income and housing inside.
History
Madison history and landmarks
Madison began as Madison Station on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad in 1856 and was incorporated in 1869. Its historic district and landmarks.
Moving
Moving to Madison: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Madison? Your county decides your power company and car tag office. Start-service links, schools, trash, homestead deadline (Dec. 31) and pet licenses.
Roads
Getting around Madison: roads, transit, airport, parking
Madison's main routes: I-565 exits 7, 8 and 9, U.S. 72, Madison Boulevard and Hughes Road. Huntsville International Airport is 2.5 miles away.
Neighborhoods
Madison neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Madison's eight main areas, from Madison Station to the Limestone County West Side, with zoned high schools, ZIP codes and Zillow home values.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Madison Station: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Madison, around historic Madison Station, is zoned for Madison Elementary, Journey Middle and James Clemens High. ZIP 35758: $376,539.
Neighborhoods
Gillespie Road area, Madison: homes, schools, parks and commute
North-central Madison around Gillespie Road is split between Bob Jones High and James Clemens High zones, roughly at Balch Road. ZIP 35758: $376,539.
Neighborhoods
Midtown and Madison Boulevard: homes, schools, parks and commute
Midtown Madison runs along Madison Boulevard north of I-565 and is mostly zoned for James Clemens High. ZIP 35758 was $376,539 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Mill Creek, Madison: homes, schools, parks and commute
Central west Madison along Mill Creek, home to Palmer Park and two greenways, is zoned almost entirely for James Clemens High. ZIP 35758: $376,539.
Neighborhoods
Old Madison Pike, Madison: homes, schools, parks and commute
East Madison along Old Madison Pike, home to Dublin Park, is mostly zoned for Horizon Elementary and Bob Jones High. ZIP 35758: $376,539.
Neighborhoods
Rainbow Mountain, Madison: homes, schools, parks and commute
Northeast Madison around Rainbow Mountain is zoned mostly for Rainbow Elementary, Discovery Middle and Bob Jones High. ZIP 35758: $376,539.
Neighborhoods
Town Madison: homes, schools, parks and commute
Town Madison, south of I-565 around Toyota Field, mixes apartments, townhomes and houses and is zoned for Bob Jones High. ZIP 35758: $376,539.
Neighborhoods
West Side, Madison: homes, schools, parks and commute
Madison's West Side, in Limestone County west of County Line Road, is zoned for James Clemens High. ZIP 35756 was $388,014 in September 2026.
Huntsville
Madison vs Huntsville vs Athens: taxes, schools, home values, commute
Madison, Huntsville and Athens side by side: 2025 millage, state report card scores, Zillow home values, Census income and commute times.
Madison City Schools
Madison public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 13 Madison City Schools campuses with address, grades, 2024-25 enrollment and state report card grade, plus the zone lookup and private schools.