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City building permits

Town of Waverly

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Waverly, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Zoning Official / Town zoning administration; zoning enforcement officer listed as J.R. Smith

Street address
1482 Patrick St., Waverly, AL 36879
Coverage
Town limits, plus extraterritorial subdivision planning jurisdiction referenced in town materials
Online portal
Permit portal
Public PDF downloads and a submit-completed-application workflow; no account system identified
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Waverly

All property owners must apply for and receive a zoning permit before construction activities, including site preparation and excavation for new buildings, moving or relocating structures, and alteration or repair activities that change the size of the structure

Required documents
  • The application form
  • Necessary supporting documents
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Determine whether zoning permit is required.
  2. 02
    Complete zoning permit application.
  3. 03
    Attach supporting documents.
  4. 04
    Submit to Waverly Town Hall.
  5. 05
    Zoning official reviews for compliance.
  6. 06
    Permit is issued if compliant.

Source: Zoning Official / Town zoning administration; zoning enforcement officer listed as J.R. Smith ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Submit completed zoning permit application to Town Hall (in_person)
Inspection hours
Regular business hours are 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday, closed for federal holidays, for permit-related contact per the zoning application

Typical sequence: Zoning permit approval precedes construction activities; subdivision applications also go through planning commission review

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Waverly permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Waverly, AL?
All property owners must apply for and receive a zoning permit before construction activities, including site preparation and excavation for new buildings, moving or relocating structures, and alteration or repair activities that change the size of the structure
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Waverly, AL?
To apply for a building permit in Waverly, AL, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether zoning permit is required. 2. Complete zoning permit application. 3. Attach supporting documents. 4. Submit to Waverly Town Hall. 5. Zoning official reviews for compliance. 6. Permit is issued if compliant.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Waverly, AL?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Waverly, AL via: Submit completed zoning permit application to Town Hall.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Zoning Official / Town zoning administration; zoning enforcement officer listed as J.R. Smith before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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