U.S. flag An official website of the United States government.

Dot gov

The .gov means it's official.
Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you’re on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browser's address (or "location") bar.

SSL

This site is also protected by an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate that's been signed by the U.S. government. The https:// means all transmitted data is encrypted  — in other words, any information or browsing history that you provide is transmitted securely.

Houston County

County Website

Welcome to Houston County

Houston County is rightfully known as the Peanut Capital of the World as it produces one-fourth of the nation’s peanuts. The county is located at the southeastern tip of the state on the Georgia and Florida state lines. As the 12th largest county in the state by population, Houston County is home to over 104,000 residents with Dothan as its largest city.

Core Services

Business Licenses

Business licenses are often administered by the county's Office of the Probate Judge or the Department of Revenue. Access the county business license application or contact information for obtaining a license here.

Tax Information

Businesses pay various taxes through county tax boards, tax assessors, and revenue departments. All entities that conduct business in the county should contact this office to determine their potential tax liabilities.

Online Services

Counties may offer online access to applications, permits, and renewals, as well as payment systems for taxes.

Contact Us

Find the main numbers for the Houston County Courthouses and departmental emails.

Access Houston County Resources

Local resource contact information for Houston County's website, Small Business Development Center(s), Taxpayer Service Center(s), Business License office(s), and Chamber(s) of Commerce in your area here.

County Resources