Code of Alabama
Article 4 - Payment of Costs of Highways, Streets, etc., Constructed, Improved, etc., by Counties, State, or Federal Government.
Section 11-49-61 - Enforcement, etc., of Lien on Property Assessed for Highway, Street, Etc.

Such cities and towns shall have a lien on the lots or parcels of land so assessed as provided in Section 11-49-60, which lien may be enforced as provided by the general laws covering assessment liens for public improvements, and property owners shall have the right to pay such assessments as provided by the general laws.