County Building Permits
Blount County, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Blount County, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
County permit/contact page is published by the Blount County Commission. Publicly available county permit materials found during research were driveway/access related, not a clear county building department for structure permits.
- Department
- Blount County Commission, Permits
- Address
- 220 2nd Ave East, Oneonta, AL 35121
- Phone
- 205-973-0285
- info@blountcountyal.gov
Application Process
- County permit page lists general permit contact information.
- County public records found during research show driveway/access permit applications are mailed to the county commission office.
- For building or land use work in unincorporated areas, confirm whether the county handles the work type or whether another local authority applies.
General Requirements
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Blount County Commission, Permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- County office hours on the permits page are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday-Friday
Additional Resources
- County permits page
- County local governments page
- 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 Blount County Commission, Permits before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Blount County Building Permit FAQ
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Blount County, AL?
- 1. County permit page lists general permit contact information. 2. County public records found during research show driveway/access permit applications are mailed to the county commission office. 3. For building or land use work in unincorporated areas, confirm whether the county handles the work type or whether another local authority applies.
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