City Building Permits
Town of New Brockton, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of New Brockton, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Town of New Brockton city limits.
- Department
- Town Clerk / Zoning Enforcement Officer
- Address
- 706 East McKinnon Street, New Brockton, AL 36351
- Phone
- (334) 894-5283
- Website
- https://www.newbrocktonal.org/
Application Process
- Submit two copies of a sketch or plan showing the proposed excavation, filling, construction, or movement, plus lot and abutting-lot details.
- The zoning enforcement officer reviews the plan.
- If the sketch or plan conforms, the zoning enforcement officer issues the permit.
General Requirements
The town code states the zoning enforcement officer issues a zoning compliance permit, which may be incorporated into the building permit issued under the building code adopted and in effect by the council, for permitted uses or structural alterations.
Required Documents
- Two copies of a sketch or plan showing the proposed excavation, filling, construction, or movement
- Lot and abutting-lot details
- Permit validity
- A zoning compliance permit expires six months from issuance if it is not clearly being exercised for its intended purpose or if work is suspended beyond the code threshold.
- Building code
- The town code adopts the 1994 editions of the standard building, plumbing, gas, mechanical and swimming pool codes published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, plus the 1993 National Electrical Code.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town Clerk / Zoning Enforcement Officer to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for town administration contacts; permit inspection windows were not published separately.
Typical inspection sequence: Submit plan or sketch, receive zoning compliance review, then building permit issuance under the adopted code.
Additional Resources
- Building code: The town code adopts the 1994 editions of the standard building, plumbing, gas, mechanical and swimming pool codes published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, plus the 1993 National Electrical Code.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Planning Commission
- Town Clerk
- Contact Us
- 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 Town Clerk / Zoning Enforcement Officer before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of New Brockton Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of New Brockton, AL?
- The town code states the zoning enforcement officer issues a zoning compliance permit, which may be incorporated into the building permit issued under the building code adopted and in effect by the council, for permitted uses or structural alterations.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of New Brockton, AL?
- 1. Submit two copies of a sketch or plan showing the proposed excavation, filling, construction, or movement, plus lot and abutting-lot details. 2. The zoning enforcement officer reviews the plan. 3. If the sketch or plan conforms, the zoning enforcement officer issues the permit.
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