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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Selma
The public Selma page exposes a building permit application and building inspection contact, but it does not publish a comprehensive building-permit trigger list in the reviewed material.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download or locate the city building permit application from the Tax and License page.
- 02 Complete the form and gather required documents.
- 03 Contact Building Inspection at bldginspections@selma-al.gov or (334) 876-1210 for inspection coordination.
- 04 Contact Tax and License at taxsupport@selma-al.gov or (334) 876-1223 for pre-inspection and payment handling.
- 05 Submit through the city contact channels shown on the page.
- 06 City staff review materials and schedule required inspections.
- 07 Permit is issued after review and completion of required inspections.
Source: Building Inspection and Tax and License, City of Selma ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- bldginspections@selma-al.gov (email)
- (334) 876-1210 (phone)
- taxsupport@selma-al.gov (email)
- (334) 876-1223 (phone)
Typical sequence: City page states inspections are scheduled by contacting the department; references pre-inspection and additional department inspections as applicable.
Source: Building Inspection and Tax and License, City of Selma ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Selma permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Selma, AL? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Selma, AL? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Selma, AL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Inspection and Tax and License, City of Selma before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.