City Building Permits
Valley, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Valley, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City limits and zoning/permit administration; the department says it oversees permitting to make sure land uses are allowed and building codes are followed
- Department
- Planning and Development Department
- Address
- City Hall Complex, 20 Fob James Drive, Valley, AL 36854
- Phone
- 334-756-5220 general; 334-756-5226 construction and permits; 334-756-5249 director line
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Public download links to permit PDFs on the city website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact Planning and Development.
- Obtain the applicable permit form.
- Submit the completed application with supporting documents.
- City reviews zoning and code compliance.
- Permit is issued if compliant.
General Requirements
The zoning ordinance says a building permit is required before construction, earthwork, moving structures, or alteration/repair activities in the city; the Planning and Development page says permitting is used to ensure land uses are allowed and building codes are followed
Required Documents
- Permit form
- Any supporting documents required by the specific permit type
- Permit validity
- Valley zoning ordinance says every building permit becomes invalid unless work starts within six months after issuance or is suspended/abandoned for six months after work begins
- Building code
- The zoning ordinance references the Standard Building Code and Standard Fire Prevention Code; the planning page says building codes are followed, but no separate adoption ordinance was located in the reviewed pages
- Owner-builder
- Not publicly detailed on the reviewed pages
- Contractor requirements
- Not publicly detailed on the reviewed pages
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Planning and Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Construction and Permits (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
Typical inspection sequence: Apply through Planning and Development, then coordinate as required for permit issuance and inspection
Additional Resources
- Building code: The zoning ordinance references the Standard Building Code and Standard Fire Prevention Code; the planning page says building codes are followed, but no separate adoption ordinance was located in the reviewed pages
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Planning and Development
- Zoning ordinance
- Zoning map
- Contacts
- 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 Planning and Development Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valley Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Valley, AL?
- The zoning ordinance says a building permit is required before construction, earthwork, moving structures, or alteration/repair activities in the city; the Planning and Development page says permitting is used to ensure land uses are allowed and building codes are followed
- How do I apply for a building permit in Valley, AL?
- 1. Contact Planning and Development. 2. Obtain the applicable permit form. 3. Submit the completed application with supporting documents. 4. City reviews zoning and code compliance. 5. Permit is issued if compliant.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Valley, AL?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Construction and Permits.
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