City Building Permits
Taylor, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Taylor, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Taylor incorporated limits and the police jurisdiction.
- Department
- Building Inspections / City Clerk office contact
- Address
- 1469 S State Hwy 605, Taylor, AL 36301
- Phone
- 334-677-5079
- Website
- https://www.cityoftaylor.org/
Application Process
- Download the permit from the City of Taylor website.
- Fill out the form.
- Email or mail the application.
- Include payment by check.
- City notifies applicant by email or phone when approved.
- Applicant may start work immediately after approval and must post the orange card on site.
General Requirements
Required Documents
- Set of plans
- Business license
- Completed permit form
- Permit validity
- Orange card must be placed on the property within 24 hours of receipt or the job site may be shut down.
- Contractor requirements
- City business license required before approval; professional permits are also available.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Professional permits are $150
- Permit fee formula
- Residential inside town limits: 14 cents per square foot heated/cooled, 8 cents per square foot unheated/uncooled; the public page does not fully publish a broader formula beyond those rates and the professional permit flat fee.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Inspections / City Clerk office contact to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Building inspections contact hours on page are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: City approves application, mails orange card, and expects site posting before work continues.
Additional Resources
- Building permits page
- Business license page
- City ordinances
- 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 Building Inspections / City Clerk office contact before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Taylor Building Permit FAQ
- How much does a building permit cost in Taylor, AL?
- The minimum permit fee is Professional permits are $150. Fees are calculated as: Residential inside town limits: 14 cents per square foot heated/cooled, 8 cents per square foot unheated/uncooled; the public page does not fully publish a broader formula beyond those rates and the professional permit flat fee..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Taylor, AL?
- 1. Download the permit from the City of Taylor website. 2. Fill out the form. 3. Email or mail the application. 4. Include payment by check. 5. City notifies applicant by email or phone when approved. 6. Applicant may start work immediately after approval and must post the orange card on site.
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