Foley, AL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Department

Street address

407 East Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 36535

Phone

251-952-4011

permits@cityoffoley.org

Coverage

Foley building office handles building, mechanical, plumbing, gas, electrical, sign, roofing, and demolition permits inside the city.

Online portal

CitizenServe

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Building Department ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Foley

Building department page states the office handles building, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical, sign, reroof, and demolition permits.

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

Required documents

Plans and contractor information depends on permit type

Building code: City code and building department materials govern; applicants should confirm current edition with the city.
Permit validity: Not clearly summarized on the main page reviewed.
Owner-builder: Not clearly summarized on the main page reviewed.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must hold proper state licensing and city business licensing/registration where applicable.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Create a Foley CitizenServe account.
02

Select the correct permit type and complete the online application.
03

Upload plans, contractor information, and supporting documents.
04

City reviews, comments, and approves or requests revisions.
05

Pay fees once approved.
06

Print permit and post on site.
07

Request required inspections through city procedures.

Source: Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Foley building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Refer to the city fee schedule; minimums vary by permit type.

Plan check fee

Included in city fee schedule where applicable.

Permit fee formula

Permit fees are a mix of valuation-based and trade flat-fee schedules by permit class.

Reinspection fee

Refer to city fee schedule; not summarized on the main page reviewed.

Online portal payment after approval.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Through building department contact and city permit system (other)

Inspection hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Typical sequence: Permit-type-specific; final approvals required before occupancy.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Foley permits

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

Building department page states the office handles building, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical, sign, reroof, and demolition permits.

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

Building permit fees in Foley, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Refer to the city fee schedule; minimums vary by permit type.. Fees are calculated as: Permit fees are a mix of valuation-based and trade flat-fee schedules by permit class.. Plan check fee: Included in city fee schedule where applicable..

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

To apply for a building permit in Foley, AL, follow these steps: 1. Create a Foley CitizenServe account. 2. Select the correct permit type and complete the online application. 3. Upload plans, contractor information, and supporting documents. 4. City reviews, comments, and approves or requests revisions. 5. Pay fees once approved. 6. Print permit and post on site. 7. Request required inspections through city procedures.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Foley, AL? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Foley, AL via: Through building department contact and city permit system.

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

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

City of Foley