County Building Permits
Geneva County, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Geneva County, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
County rural jurisdiction / unincorporated areas of Geneva County.
- Department
- Geneva County Highway Department / Road and Bridge Department
- Address
- 586 County Road 41, Hartford, AL 36344
- Phone
- (334) 684-3450
Application Process
- Geneva County states it does not have zoning or building regulations in its rural jurisdiction and does not issue certificates of occupancy.
Source: Geneva County Highway Department / Road and Bridge Department
General Requirements
County right-of-way utility work requires approval and a permit; ordinary building permit rules are not published for unincorporated areas.
- Contractor requirements
- State contractor licensing rules still apply where required by Alabama law.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Geneva County Highway Department / Road and Bridge Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional Resources
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Geneva County home page
- Geneva County Road and Bridge
- 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 Geneva County Highway Department / Road and Bridge Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Geneva County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Geneva County, AL?
- County right-of-way utility work requires approval and a permit; ordinary building permit rules are not published for unincorporated areas.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Geneva County, AL?
- 1. Geneva County states it does not have zoning or building regulations in its rural jurisdiction and does not issue certificates of occupancy.
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