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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Valley Grande
Ordinance covers all buildings, structures, or alterations requiring a building permit under the city building code.
Required documents
- Building permit application
- 911 address
- Project description
- Square footage/value calculation
- Owner information
- Builder information
- Electrician license number
- HVAC license number
- Plumber license number
- State license numbers
- Valley Grande business license numbers for electricians, HVAC contractors, and plumbers
- Stamped plans for commercial construction when requested by staff
- Building code
- City of Valley Grande Alabama Building Code; fee ordinance references Section 109 of the IBC-2003.
- Owner-builder
- Application includes homeowner information and appears to allow homeowner applicants, but no separate owner-builder policy statement was located.
- Contractor requirements
- The application requires state license numbers and Valley Grande business license numbers for electrician, HVAC, and plumber.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Complete the Building Permit Application PDF.
- 02 Provide the required project data, 911 address, ownership and contractor information, and any required plans or stamped copies.
- 03 Submit the application to the Valley Grande Public Safety Department at 5914 AL Hwy 22.
- 04 City staff review the package.
- 05 Pay the calculated fee and required inspection charges.
- 06 The building inspector completes required inspections.
- 07 Temporary power is released after permit process and satisfactory inspections; permanent power is released after the certificate of occupancy permit is issued.
Source: Valley Grande Public Safety Department / Building Inspector ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Valley Grande building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 for projects valued from $10,001 to $15,000. Projects from $0 to $10,000 are record only with no fee.
02
Permit fee formula
$0 to $10,000: no fee, record only; $10,001 to $15,000: $50 for first $10,000 plus $5 per additional thousand or fraction; $15,001 to $25,000: $75 for first $15,000 plus $5 per additional thousand or fraction; $25,001 to $50,000: $125 for first $25,000 plus $5 per additional thousand or fraction; $50,001 to $150,000: $250 for first $50,000 plus $5 per additional thousand or fraction; $150,001 to $250,000: $750 for first $150,000 plus $5 per additional thousand or fraction; $250,001 to $500,000: $1,250 for first $250,000 plus $3 per additional thousand or fraction; $500,001 to $1,000,000: $2,000 for first $500,000 plus $3 per additional thousand or fraction; over $1,000,000: $5,000; mobile home: single wide $400, double wide or larger $650.
03
Penalty (no permit)
$100 per day if work starts or mobile home is installed before a permit is obtained.
Ordinance also references inspection charges of $75 and a minimum of four inspections in several valuation tiers.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Valley Grande Public Safety Department / Building Inspector (in_person)
- (334) 872-0104 (phone)
Typical sequence: Permit application review, payment, required inspections, temporary power release after satisfactory inspection, and permanent power after certificate of occupancy permit issuance.
Source: Valley Grande Public Safety Department / Building Inspector ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Valley Grande permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Valley Grande, AL? ▸
Ordinance covers all buildings, structures, or alterations requiring a building permit under the city building code.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Valley Grande, AL? ▸
Building permit fees in Valley Grande, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 for projects valued from $10,001 to $15,000. Projects from $0 to $10,000 are record only with no fee.. Fees are calculated as: $0 to $10,000: no fee, record only; $10,001 to $15,000: $50 for first $10,000 plus $5 per additional thousand or fraction; $15,001 to $25,000: $75 for first $15,000 plus $5 per additional thousand or fraction; $25,001 to $50,000: $125 for first $25,000 plus $5 per additional thousand or fraction; $50,001 to $150,000: $250 for first $50,000 plus $5 per additional thousand or fraction; $150,001 to $250,000: $750 for first $150,000 plus $5 per additional thousand or fraction; $250,001 to $500,000: $1,250 for first $250,000 plus $3 per additional thousand or fraction; $500,001 to $1,000,000: $2,000 for first $500,000 plus $3 per additional thousand or fraction; over $1,000,000: $5,000; mobile home: single wide $400, double wide or larger $650..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Valley Grande, AL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Valley Grande, AL, follow these steps: 1. Complete the Building Permit Application PDF. 2. Provide the required project data, 911 address, ownership and contractor information, and any required plans or stamped copies. 3. Submit the application to the Valley Grande Public Safety Department at 5914 AL Hwy 22. 4. City staff review the package. 5. Pay the calculated fee and required inspection charges. 6. The building inspector completes required inspections. 7. Temporary power is released after permit process and satisfactory inspections; permanent power is released after the certificate of occupancy permit is issued.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Valley Grande, AL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Valley Grande, AL via: Valley Grande Public Safety Department / Building Inspector, (334) 872-0104.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Valley Grande Public Safety Department / Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.