County Building Permits
Franklin County, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Franklin County, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Franklin County
- Department
Application Process
General Requirements
- Contractor requirements
- State licensing rules still apply where the work requires licensure
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the local building department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board law
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Franklin County Government
- Franklin County Commission
- 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 local building department before applying.
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