Mayor James Perkins welcomes you to the Dallas County seat in the largest contiguous historic district in the State of Alabama.
The City is best known for the 1960s Selma Voting Rights Movement and the Selma to Montgomery marches of 1965.
“Queen City of the Black Belt”
Welcome to Selma, Alabama
Opportunities for exploration abound in Selma and Dallas County, Alabama. Locals and visitors alike often find themselves basking in our rich layers of history and abundant recreational opportunities.
Whether you are looking for a journey through time or a relaxing getaway from the constant grind of big city life, Selma is the place for you. Come explore with us today.
Mayor James Perkins welcomes you to the Dallas County seat in the largest contiguous historic district in the State of Alabama.
The City is best known for the 1960s Selma Voting Rights Movement and the Selma to Montgomery marches of 1965.
“Queen City of the Black Belt”
Welcome to Selma, Alabama
Opportunities for exploration abound in Selma and Dallas County, Alabama. Locals and visitors alike often find themselves basking in our rich layers of history and abundant recreational opportunities.
Whether you are looking for a journey through time or a relaxing getaway from the constant grind of big city life, Selma is the place for you. Come explore with us today.
The Department of Public Buildings is a multi-department, which office the use of the Public Facilities. The facilities are to encourage a balance of use to meet the: cultural, recreational, educational, social and community needs of the citizens of Selma/Dallas County and surrounding communities.
The mission shall be accomplished primarily by providing facilities that are maintained and operationally ready to meet the needs of those who desire to use them; to assist the public in coordination and production of events; to provide service to those with special needs. The Public Buildings staff is committed to ensuring that the facilities and service provide a positive impression of the City of Selma.
For questions about reservations, call our office at (334) 874-2145, Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30pm. To find out more information about each facility, please refer to the links listed on the left side of our page.
All facility rental requires a $250 deposit (refundable) and liability insurance through a reputable insurance agency. The City of Selma must be listed as the certificate holder.
Director of Public Buildings
Public Buildings Department
1000 Selma Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
(334) 874-2145
conventioncenter@selma-al.gov
Due to the threat of severe weather, all non-essential city services will be closed on Friday, March 18, 2022. The City will continue to monitor the situation and depending on the severity of the event may make further changes to hours of operation.
The Selma Police & Fire Departments will be on regular duty and Public Works will be on call working diligently to address issues as they occur, along with reporting issues to the Alabama Department of Transportation and local utility companies.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed and take proper precautions. Please stay off roadways as conditions, power lines, and/or trees may be impacted.