City Building Permits

Union, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Union, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Alabama Greene County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Union, Greene County.

Department

Online Permit Portal

Open Alabama Municipal Online Payments

Platform: Alabama Municipal Online Payments / govtportal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Source:

General Requirements

Owner-builder
Alabama HBLB licensing rules apply where relevant.

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

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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