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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Rehobeth
Building permit needed for construction, and electrical, plumbing, gas, sprinkler, and HVAC permits are required for each construction job.
Required documents
- Current town business license
- State contractor license
- Full set of building plans
- Deed
- Septic permit from Health Department
- E911 address
- Subcontractor list
- Statement of compliance with Alabama state energy codes
- Energy code prescriptive worksheet
- Blower door and duct blaster test for all new homes
- Building code
- Town says new structures must meet the Alabama State Energy Code effective October 1, 2012.
- Contractor requirements
- State contractor license required for building permit; current state Alabama license required for trade permits.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain a current Town of Rehobeth business license.
- 02 Submit building permit packet with required documents.
- 03 Town reviews the packet and issues the permit.
- 04 For trade permits, provide the town business license plus current Alabama license.
Source: Town Clerk / building permit administration through town clerk office ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Rehobeth building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Trade permits under $1,000 have no fee unless inspection is necessary, then minimum $50; building permit residential rates are 14 cents per square foot heated/cooled and 8 cents per square foot unheated within town limits, half that in police jurisdiction.
02
Permit fee formula
Electrical, plumbing, gas, sprinkler, HVAC: under $1,000 no fee unless inspection is necessary, then $50 minimum; $1,000 to $500,000 = 0.20 percent with $100 minimum; $500,000 to $2,000,000 = $1,000 plus 0.15 percent above $500,000; over $2,000,000 = $3,250 plus 0.10 percent above $2,000,000; fast track projects: plus 15 percent; late purchase after work starts: permit cost doubles; commercial CICT fee: $1 per $1,000 of authorized construction cost
03
Penalty (no permit)
Permit cost doubles if not purchased before work begins.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Town hall hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: New homes require energy code compliance and tests; permit review precedes issuance.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Rehobeth permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Rehobeth, AL? ▸
Building permit needed for construction, and electrical, plumbing, gas, sprinkler, and HVAC permits are required for each construction job.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Rehobeth, AL? ▸
Building permit fees in Rehobeth, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Trade permits under $1,000 have no fee unless inspection is necessary, then minimum $50; building permit residential rates are 14 cents per square foot heated/cooled and 8 cents per square foot unheated within town limits, half that in police jurisdiction.. Fees are calculated as: Electrical, plumbing, gas, sprinkler, HVAC: under $1,000 no fee unless inspection is necessary, then $50 minimum; $1,000 to $500,000 = 0.20 percent with $100 minimum; $500,000 to $2,000,000 = $1,000 plus 0.15 percent above $500,000; over $2,000,000 = $3,250 plus 0.10 percent above $2,000,000; fast track projects: plus 15 percent; late purchase after work starts: permit cost doubles; commercial CICT fee: $1 per $1,000 of authorized construction cost.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Rehobeth, AL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Rehobeth, AL, follow these steps: 1. Obtain a current Town of Rehobeth business license. 2. Submit building permit packet with required documents. 3. Town reviews the packet and issues the permit. 4. For trade permits, provide the town business license plus current Alabama license.
last verified April 2026
source Town Clerk / building permit administration through town clerk office ↗
entry id permits/alabama/houston/rehobeth
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town Clerk / building permit administration through town clerk office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.