This is Huntsville - Exploring, Living, and Moving to Alabama

13. Your Moving to Alabama Checklist: Cars, Schools and Utilities- Oh my!


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Moving to Alabama? This bonus episode is your go-to checklist for what to do once you arrive...especially if you’re relocating to Huntsville or the surrounding areas. Kerri walks you through everything from enrolling kids in school and switching your driver’s license to setting up utilities and understanding how homestead exemptions work. This practical, real-life episode is packed with insider info you won’t find in a Google search.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to register your children for school in Alabama
  • What documents are required (including Alabama’s specific immunization form)
  • Why Alabama is not a school-of-choice state
  • How to file for a homestead exemption and what it means for your taxes
  • How to change your driver’s license and car registration (especially if you’re coming from out-of-state)
  • What to expect with trash, utilities, and bulk pickup
  • Tips for choosing schools and understanding district zoning
  • What to do if your new home has propane or unique utility setups

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This is Huntsville - Exploring, Living, and Moving to AlabamaBy Kerri Denney - Real Estate Agent