Anniston, AL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Department / Building and Safety Division

Street address

1129 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201

Phone

256-624-5860

Coverage

City of Anniston corporate limits

Online portal

GovWell

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Anniston

A permit is required for new construction, additions, remodels, repairs, interior or partial demolition, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, swimming pools, roofing, fences or accessory structures, and demolitions.

Building code: 2020 National Electrical Code; 2021 editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fire Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and International Mechanical Code; 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design; Alabama Energy Code
Contractor requirements: Contractor registration is available at no cost in the portal, but Alabama licensing rules may still apply.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Start on the Building Department page and choose the online building and demolition permits portal.
02

Apply for the applicable permit type, upload digital plans if needed, pay fees, and request inspections through the portal.
03

Use staff tutorial support if needed.

Source: Building Department / Building and Safety Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Anniston building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$25.00

Permit fee formula

Residential construction permit: $25.00 for first $2,000 of project value plus $7.00 per thousand thereafter; commercial construction permit uses the same base plus $1.00 per each thousand for Alabama Craft Fee; sign permit: total square feet x ($0.25 + $10.00); demolition: $50.00; electrical reconnection: $25.00

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

GovWell portal (online)
256-231-7720 (phone)

Source: Building Department / Building and Safety Division ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Anniston permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Anniston, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25.00. Fees are calculated as: Residential construction permit: $25.00 for first $2,000 of project value plus $7.00 per thousand thereafter; commercial construction permit uses the same base plus $1.00 per each thousand for Alabama Craft Fee; sign permit: total square feet x ($0.25 + $10.00); demolition: $50.00; electrical reconnection: $25.00.

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

To apply for a building permit in Anniston, AL, follow these steps: 1. Start on the Building Department page and choose the online building and demolition permits portal. 2. Apply for the applicable permit type, upload digital plans if needed, pay fees, and request inspections through the portal. 3. Use staff tutorial support if needed.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Anniston, AL via: GovWell portal, 256-231-7720.

last verified April 2026 source Building Department / Building and Safety Division ↗ entry id permits/alabama/calhoun/anniston

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

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