Daphne, AL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Inspection Department

Street address

1705 Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526

Phone

251-620-1500

buildinginspection@daphneal.com

Coverage

Building inspection handles city building permits, inspections, certificates of occupancy, and land disturbance permits.

Online portal

Tyler Portico

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Daphne

Daphne Building Department issues building permits and inspects structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety, well, and fuel gas work.

Note: No concise exempt-work list was found on the public city pages reviewed.

Required documents

Permit application
Engineered plans for new homes
Survey/plot plan
Truss specifications if applicable
CBMPP
ADEM permit if applicable
Subcontractor list
Subdivision approval if required
City business license copy
Utility receipt
ResCheck
Contract for misc permits
Detailed plans

Building code: Ordinance 2019-25; 2018 IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, 2017 NEC, 2015 commercial energy code, 2018 IRC, 2018 city residential supplement, 2018 ISPSC, and 2015 Alabama energy code.
Contractor requirements: City requires copy of City of Daphne business license; state licensing still applies by trade and valuation.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Inspection requests received by noon are scheduled for the following business day; inspections are conducted within 48 business hours of request.

01

Select the correct application checklist or form from the city Building Inspection pages.
02

Submit the application, plans, contract/job cost, city business license copy, and any land disturbance or flood materials.
03

Use the city online permit/payment system for permit application or invoice payment, or coordinate with Building Inspection staff.
04

Staff review for adopted code compliance.
05

Pay fees.
06

Post permit card and request inspections by email.
07

Obtain final inspection and certificate of occupancy before occupancy.

Typical processing time: Inspection requests received by noon are scheduled for the following business day; inspections are conducted within 48 business hours of request.

Source: Building Inspection Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Daphne building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Included in city fee schedule and ordinance materials.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based by permit class under Ordinance 2021-51.

Penalty (no permit)

Double permit fee risk for occupancy before final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy.

Building permit fees and invoices can be paid through the city portal.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

buildinginspections@daphneal.com (email)
Building Inspection Request Form (form)

Scheduling deadline: Requests by noon are scheduled for the following business day.
Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Daphne permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Daphne, AL? ▸

Daphne Building Department issues building permits and inspects structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety, well, and fuel gas work.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Daphne, AL? ▸

Building permit fees in Daphne, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based by permit class under Ordinance 2021-51.. Plan check fee: Included in city fee schedule and ordinance materials..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Daphne, AL? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Daphne, AL, follow these steps: 1. Select the correct application checklist or form from the city Building Inspection pages. 2. Submit the application, plans, contract/job cost, city business license copy, and any land disturbance or flood materials. 3. Use the city online permit/payment system for permit application or invoice payment, or coordinate with Building Inspection staff. 4. Staff review for adopted code compliance. 5. Pay fees. 6. Post permit card and request inspections by email. 7. Obtain final inspection and certificate of occupancy before occupancy.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Daphne, AL? ▸

Building permit processing times in Daphne, AL typically run Inspection requests received by noon are scheduled for the following business day; inspections are conducted within 48 business hours of request.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Daphne, AL? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Daphne, AL via: buildinginspections@daphneal.com, Building Inspection Request Form. Requests by noon are scheduled for the following business day..

last verified April 2026 source Building Inspection Department ↗ entry id permits/alabama/baldwin/daphne

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Inspection Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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