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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Fayette
A building permit is required for new buildings or additions to existing structures; permit fees apply to buildings, structures, or alterations requiring a permit.
Required documents
- Building permit application
- Site plan drawn to scale
- Contractor/city/state/county license information
- Project valuation and scope details
- Application signatures
- Building code
- International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, ICC Electrical Code (plus latest Standard Building Code, Standard Plumbing Code, NFPA sections, and National Electric Code references).
- Permit validity
- Permit becomes null and void if work does not commence within 6 months, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months after commencement.
- Contractor requirements
- Application asks for city, state, and county license numbers; electrical work requires proof of a valid statewide electrical license before a city license is issued except for narrow grandfathering exceptions.
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§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use the City forms page to access the building permit application.
- 02 Complete the form with site details, contractor and license information, construction type, and valuation.
- 03 Attach an accurate site plan drawn to scale, or use the form sketch plan for a single-family house on a rectangular lot.
- 04 Sign the completed application before submission.
- 05 Submit the signed application and pay required permit fee at filing.
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§ 04
Fee schedule
Fayette building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential: starts at $6.00 for $100 to $1,000 valuation; Nonresidential: starts at $15.00 for $0 to $1,000 valuation.
02
Permit fee formula
Residential: $100-$1,000 $6.00; $1,000-$2,000 $6.00 per thousand; $2,000-$15,000 $12.00 plus $3.00 each additional thousand; $15,000-$50,000 $51.00 plus $2.50 each additional thousand; $50,000-$100,000 $138.50 plus $2.00 each additional thousand; $100,000-$500,000 $238.50 plus $1.25 each additional thousand; $500,000 and over $738.50 plus $0.75 each additional thousand. Nonresidential: $0-$1,000 $15.00; $1,000-$2,000 $15.00 per thousand; $2,000-$15,000 $30.00 plus $4.00 each additional thousand; $15,000-$50,000 $82.00 plus $3.75 each additional thousand; $50,000-$100,000 $213.25 plus $3.50 each additional thousand; $100,000-$500,000 $388.25 plus $2.75 each additional thousand; $500,000 and over $1,488.25 plus $2.00 each additional thousand.
03
Trade permit fee
Additional fixed permit fees: swimming pool $25.00; alterations to roof structure $50.00; moving of building $30.00; demolition of building $12.00; erection of sign $25.00.
04
Penalty (no permit)
General violation penalty: misdemeanor fine of not less than $5.00 and not more than $200.00 per offense.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Code references designated building and electrical inspectors; the application references review for fire, electrical, plumbing, and sewer-trap items.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Fayette permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Fayette, AL? ▸
A building permit is required for new buildings or additions to existing structures; permit fees apply to buildings, structures, or alterations requiring a permit.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Fayette, AL? ▸
Building permit fees in Fayette, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential: starts at $6.00 for $100 to $1,000 valuation; Nonresidential: starts at $15.00 for $0 to $1,000 valuation.. Fees are calculated as: Residential: $100-$1,000 $6.00; $1,000-$2,000 $6.00 per thousand; $2,000-$15,000 $12.00 plus $3.00 each additional thousand; $15,000-$50,000 $51.00 plus $2.50 each additional thousand; $50,000-$100,000 $138.50 plus $2.00 each additional thousand; $100,000-$500,000 $238.50 plus $1.25 each additional thousand; $500,000 and over $738.50 plus $0.75 each additional thousand. Nonresidential: $0-$1,000 $15.00; $1,000-$2,000 $15.00 per thousand; $2,000-$15,000 $30.00 plus $4.00 each additional thousand; $15,000-$50,000 $82.00 plus $3.75 each additional thousand; $50,000-$100,000 $213.25 plus $3.50 each additional thousand; $100,000-$500,000 $388.25 plus $2.75 each additional thousand; $500,000 and over $1,488.25 plus $2.00 each additional thousand..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Fayette, AL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Fayette, AL, follow these steps: 1. Use the City forms page to access the building permit application. 2. Complete the form with site details, contractor and license information, construction type, and valuation. 3. Attach an accurate site plan drawn to scale, or use the form sketch plan for a single-family house on a rectangular lot. 4. Sign the completed application before submission. 5. Submit the signed application and pay required permit fee at filing.
last verified April 2026
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