County Building Permits
Barbour County, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Barbour County, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Barbour County government; public county site shows general county administration, probate, road and bridge, and emergency management, but no published countywide building permit authority for unincorporated areas.
- Department
- Address
- 1 Court Square, Clayton, AL 36016
- Phone
- 334-775-3203
- Website
- https://www.barbourcountyal.gov/
Application Process
General Requirements
- Contractor requirements
- Alabama residential contractor licensing rules still apply statewide for qualifying residential work.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Law
- Owner-builder rules: View rules
- Barbour County Main Site
- Road and Bridge
- License lookup guide: Alabama Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Alabama Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Alabama hub: Alabama Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the before applying.
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