County Building Permits
Chambers County, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Chambers County, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
County code enforcement and field inspections for county adopted codes; the page says it enforces municipal code provisions such as business license and operation permits, but no standalone county building permit office is clearly published for unincorporated areas
- Department
- Chambers County Code Enforcement, under the Sheriff's Department
- Address
- 2 South LaFayette Street, LaFayette, AL 36862
- Phone
- (334) 864-4333
Application Process
- Proposed plat submission to county engineer.
- County engineer review.
- County commission approval.
- County engineer issues permit to develop.
- Construction begins.
Source: Chambers County Code Enforcement, under the Sheriff's Department
General Requirements
Required Documents
- Proposed plat materials
- Related support documents required by the subdivision regulations
- Permit validity
- For subdivision development, the developer has one year from permit issuance to begin substantial work
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- For subdivision development, proposed plat review fee is $100 per submission; county law cited in the regulations also allows a permit fee up to $25 for permit to develop
- Plan check fee
- Proposed plat review fee of $100 per submission
- Permit fee formula
- The regulations state the total fee depends on size and type of subdivision, and the developer is responsible for actual inspection and testing charges incurred by the county
- Reinspection fee
- The regulations allow enforcement and fines for failure to obtain a permit to develop; exact reinspection fee schedule is not publicly detailed. The county may charge inspection fees not to exceed actual costs
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Chambers County Code Enforcement, under the Sheriff's Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- County office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Central at the courthouse, and 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern at the annex
Typical inspection sequence: For subdivision work, county engineer monitors and periodically inspects construction; final plat is not signed unless fees are paid and work complies with standards
Deficiencies must be corrected before final plat approval
Additional Resources
- County home
- County contacts
- Subdivision regulations
- 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 Chambers County Code Enforcement, under the Sheriff's Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chambers County Building Permit FAQ
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Chambers County, AL?
- The minimum permit fee is For subdivision development, proposed plat review fee is $100 per submission; county law cited in the regulations also allows a permit fee up to $25 for permit to develop. Fees are calculated as: The regulations state the total fee depends on size and type of subdivision, and the developer is responsible for actual inspection and testing charges incurred by the county. Plan check fee: Proposed plat review fee of $100 per submission.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Chambers County, AL?
- 1. Proposed plat submission to county engineer. 2. County engineer review. 3. County commission approval. 4. County engineer issues permit to develop. 5. Construction begins.
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