Andalusia, AL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Andalusia, building permit process through City Hall / building inspector

Street address

505 East Three Notch Street, Andalusia, AL 36420

Phone

334-222-3312

Application@CityofAndalusia.com

Coverage

City of Andalusia limits

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Andalusia

Permit required before starting work.

Required documents

Owner name
Owner address
Owner phone
Job location
Licensed contractor
Description of work
Cost value

Contractor requirements: Form requests licensed contractor name; separate contractor licensing requirements may apply under Alabama law.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Complete the permit application form.
02

Bring it to City Hall, mail it, or fax it in advance.
03

The city states all jobs must be permitted before work starts.

Source: City of Andalusia, building permit process through City Hall / building inspector ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Andalusia building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$15.00 where valuation is $1,000 or less and inspection is required

Plan check fee

Plan-checking fee applies when valuation exceeds $1,000 and a plan is required, but the excerpt reviewed did not clearly show the formula.

Permit fee formula

$1,000 to $50,000: $15.00 for the first $1,000 plus $5.00 per additional thousand or fraction; $50,000 to $100,000: $260 for the first $50,000 plus $4.00 per additional thousand or fraction; $100,000 to $500,000: $460 for the first $100,000 plus $3.00 per additional thousand or fraction; $500,000 and up: $1,660 for the first $500,000 plus $2.00 per additional thousand or fraction

Reinspection fee

Double fee if work starts before permit is obtained; moving permit fee and police escort charges also appear in ordinance text.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Building inspector is the enforcing official under city ordinance materials.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Andalusia permits

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

Permit required before starting work.

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

Building permit fees in Andalusia, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $15.00 where valuation is $1,000 or less and inspection is required. Fees are calculated as: $1,000 to $50,000: $15.00 for the first $1,000 plus $5.00 per additional thousand or fraction; $50,000 to $100,000: $260 for the first $50,000 plus $4.00 per additional thousand or fraction; $100,000 to $500,000: $460 for the first $100,000 plus $3.00 per additional thousand or fraction; $500,000 and up: $1,660 for the first $500,000 plus $2.00 per additional thousand or fraction. Plan check fee: Plan-checking fee applies when valuation exceeds $1,000 and a plan is required, but the excerpt reviewed did not clearly show the formula..

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

To apply for a building permit in Andalusia, AL, follow these steps: 1. Complete the permit application form. 2. Bring it to City Hall, mail it, or fax it in advance. 3. The city states all jobs must be permitted before work starts.

last verified April 2026 source City of Andalusia, building permit process through City Hall / building inspector ↗ entry id permits/alabama/covington/andalusia

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Andalusia, building permit process through City Hall / building inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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