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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Vance
Permits are required for all new construction, alterations, moving of buildings or structures, mobile home move-in, and temporary electrical services.
Required documents
- Tuscaloosa or Bibb County health approval of septic or a sewer impact and tap fee receipt
- Lot placement sketch with setbacks
- Contractor business license
- Subcontractor list
- Building code
- Beginning December 1, 2024, Vance began enforcing the 2024 International Code Congress building codes; until then, the town accepted either the 2024 or current 2018 codes.
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors must have a business license from the City of Vance, processed through Avenu.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit a building permit application online through MGO Connect or at Vance City Hall.
- 02 Pay the required fees.
- 03 Receive permit issuance before beginning work.
- 04 Complete inspections and final closeout as required.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Vance building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$75
02
Plan check fee
VFDFD plan review fee $300
03
Permit fee formula
Residential building permit fee $7.00 per $1,000 of valuation; commercial building permit fee $7.50 per $1,000 plus $1.00 per $1,000 AL CICT, total $8.50 per $1,000
04
Reinspection fee
$50
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Permit application, fee payment, issuance, then inspections and final closeout implied.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Vance permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Vance, AL? ▸
Permits are required for all new construction, alterations, moving of buildings or structures, mobile home move-in, and temporary electrical services.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Vance, AL? ▸
Building permit fees in Vance, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $75. Fees are calculated as: Residential building permit fee $7.00 per $1,000 of valuation; commercial building permit fee $7.50 per $1,000 plus $1.00 per $1,000 AL CICT, total $8.50 per $1,000. Plan check fee: VFDFD plan review fee $300.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Vance, AL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Vance, AL, follow these steps: 1. Submit a building permit application online through MGO Connect or at Vance City Hall. 2. Pay the required fees. 3. Receive permit issuance before beginning work. 4. Complete inspections and final closeout as required.
last verified April 2026
source Chief Building Inspector Barry Falls ↗
entry id permits/alabama/bibb/vance
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Chief Building Inspector Barry Falls before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.