Permits

Permit information may be obtained by contacting the office listed below for submittal requirements and fee schedule.

Permits must be obtained for the following:

  • Construction, reconstruction, or renovation, addition, alteration or repair to residential or commercial structures
  • Fences
  • Pools
  • Accessory Structures
  • Heating & Air
  • Electrical
  • Gas
  • Plumbing
  • Sprinkler Systems
  • Roofing
  • Miscellaneous Work
  • Signs

Permits for buildings and additions should include two complete sets of plans; health department approval or sewer impact receipt; plot plan showing the location of the structure, or of the addition in relation to the structure, to include distance to lot line and all drainage and utility easements; and a Jefferson County Stormwater or ADEM approval for land disturbing activities.

Permits for signs, accessory structures, fences, pools should include two sets of plans and a site plan showing the location of the structure in relation to the lot line(s), easements, and sanitary field lines, if applicable.

Persons permitting electrical, plumbing, gas, or heating and air work must hold proper certifications.

Click one of the following for:

Building Permit Application

Electrical/Plumbing/Gas/HVAC Permit Application

Sign Permit Application

Applicable Building Codes