County permits

DeKalb County

DeKalb County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated DeKalb County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: DeKalb County Planning and Zoning / County Engineer / County Commission administration
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: 256-845-8500
Address: DeKalb County Commission, 111 Grand Ave. SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967

Full unincorporated DeKalb County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in DeKalb County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for DeKalb County, Alabama. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.