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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Houston County
County page covers building permits for construction and flood zone work; county road and right-of-way work also needs a county engineer permit.
- Completed permit application
- Approved Health Department septic/O.S.S. approval
- Plot plan or survey with footprint
- One set of plans for flood zone work
- Contractor requirements
- Builder/subcontractor, Alabama registration number, and county license number fields appear on the form.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Complete the online building permit application.
- 02 Remit the completed application with payment to Houston County Road & Bridge Department at 2400 Columbia Hwy, Dothan.
- 03 County issues the building permit before construction begins.
Fee schedule
Houston County building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- County office hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Road & Bridge.
Typical sequence: Flood zone work requires elevation check after the lowest floor is installed and before walls go up.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Houston County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Houston County, AL? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Houston County, AL? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Houston County, AL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Houston County Road & Bridge Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.