Greenville, AL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Greenville Department of Community Development and Planning, Building Department

Street address

119 E Commerce Street, Floor 2, Greenville, AL 36037

Phone

334-382-2647

Coverage

City of Greenville corporate limits; permits cited by the city page include residential and commercial buildings, additions, renovations, roofs, signs, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pools, and more.

Online portal

Apply For A Permit

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Greenville

The city application page lists permits for new construction, renovation, roof, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, and miscellaneous work, including decks, ramps, fences, pools, siding, windows, and structural work over $500.

Note: The city published examples of miscellaneous work that still requires permits, so it did not provide a true exemption list in the sources reviewed.

Required documents

The residential application form shows fields for state home builders license number, business information, contact information, and project details.
The city ordinance PDF also references actual cost reconciliation at completion.

Building code: The city states that the 2021 International Building Code was adopted on July 1, 2022 as the State Building Code and is enforced by the City of Greenville Building Official.
Owner-builder: Alabama HBLB guidance applies. For residential projects, permits are tied to licensed builders, homeowners, or exempt general contractors in permitted areas.
Contractor requirements: Alabama residential home builders licensing applies. The city fee page warns that additional fees may apply, including Construction Industry Craft Training Program fees and General Contractor fees.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Choose the correct permit type from the city application page.
02

Submit the application and required documents to the Building Department.
03

Pay the permit fee and any required processing fees.
04

City review and approval.
05

Permit issuance.
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Work may begin after issuance.
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Inspections are scheduled during construction.
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Final actual cost is reconciled before certificate of occupancy if the project estimate was low.

Source: City of Greenville Department of Community Development and Planning, Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Greenville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

The published fee sheet shows several categories with minimums. Examples include the nonrefundable processing fee of $10 and a $20 manufactured home combined fee.

Permit fee formula

Residential new construction or additions: up to 5,000 sf at $0.15 per sf; 5,001 to 50,000 sf at $750 for the first 5,000 sf plus $0.10 per sf over 5,000. Commercial construction/additions/multi-family: up to 5,000 sf at $0.24 per sf; 5,001 to 50,000 sf at $1,200 for the first 5,000 sf plus $0.10 per sf; 50,001 sf and above at $5,700 for the first 50,000 sf plus $0.05 per sf above 50,000. Other structures/changes: valuation-based schedule starting at $5 per thousand or fraction thereof for $500 to $2,000 and scaling upward through $500,000 and up. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, moving, demolition, and antenna fees are separately listed in the fee sheet.

Reinspection fee

The fee sheet states a $20 reinspection fee per occurrence and a double permit fee for work started before the proper permit is secured.

Penalty (no permit)

Double permit fee for work started before the proper permit is secured.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: The city application and ordinance materials indicate permit issuance first, inspections during work, and final review before certificate of occupancy.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Greenville permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Greenville, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is The published fee sheet shows several categories with minimums. Examples include the nonrefundable processing fee of $10 and a $20 manufactured home combined fee.. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction or additions: up to 5,000 sf at $0.15 per sf; 5,001 to 50,000 sf at $750 for the first 5,000 sf plus $0.10 per sf over 5,000. Commercial construction/additions/multi-family: up to 5,000 sf at $0.24 per sf; 5,001 to 50,000 sf at $1,200 for the first 5,000 sf plus $0.10 per sf; 50,001 sf and above at $5,700 for the first 50,000 sf plus $0.05 per sf above 50,000. Other structures/changes: valuation-based schedule starting at $5 per thousand or fraction thereof for $500 to $2,000 and scaling upward through $500,000 and up. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, moving, demolition, and antenna fees are separately listed in the fee sheet..

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

To apply for a building permit in Greenville, AL, follow these steps: 1. Choose the correct permit type from the city application page. 2. Submit the application and required documents to the Building Department. 3. Pay the permit fee and any required processing fees. 4. City review and approval. 5. Permit issuance. 6. Work may begin after issuance. 7. Inspections are scheduled during construction. 8. Final actual cost is reconciled before certificate of occupancy if the project estimate was low.

last verified April 2026 source City of Greenville Department of Community Development and Planning, Building Department ↗ entry id permits/alabama/butler/greenville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Greenville Department of Community Development and Planning, Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.