City Building Permits
Opp, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Opp, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Opp limits
- Department
- City of Opp building department / building inspector
- Phone
- 334-493-4572
- janb@cityofopp.com
- Website
- https://www.cityofopp.com/
Application Process
- Obtain the printable permit application linked from the city building page.
- Submit the application before starting any covered work.
- Follow the city building inspector's permit and inspection process.
Source: City of Opp building department / building inspector
General Requirements
No person may start building, plumbing, gas work, electrical wiring, re-plumbing, or re-wiring in the city without first obtaining a building permit.
- Building code
- 2012 IBC, 2012 IRC, 2012 IPMC, 2012 IPC, 2012 IMC, 2012 IEBC, NEC, Life Safety Code, and National Fire Codes
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $12.50 plus $0.15 per $100 of contract price for construction or plumbing
- Permit fee formula
- $12.50 plus $0.15 per $100 of contract price for construction or plumbing
- Trade permit fee
- Gas permit and inspection fee is $3.00
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Opp building department / building inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: Permit and inspection are handled by the city building inspector.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2012 IBC, 2012 IRC, 2012 IPMC, 2012 IPC, 2012 IMC, 2012 IEBC, NEC, Life Safety Code, and National Fire Codes
- Building page
- City clerk
- Economic development page with same building ordinance text
- Atlas Alabama city page
- 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 City of Opp building department / building inspector before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opp Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Opp, AL?
- No person may start building, plumbing, gas work, electrical wiring, re-plumbing, or re-wiring in the city without first obtaining a building permit.
- How much does a building permit cost in Opp, AL?
- The minimum permit fee is $12.50 plus $0.15 per $100 of contract price for construction or plumbing. Fees are calculated as: $12.50 plus $0.15 per $100 of contract price for construction or plumbing.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Opp, AL?
- 1. Obtain the printable permit application linked from the city building page. 2. Submit the application before starting any covered work. 3. Follow the city building inspector's permit and inspection process.
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