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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Florence
Florence states permits are required within its 3-mile planning jurisdiction; the public permit pages also cover building, trade, sign, flood, and land-disturbance permits
Required documents
- Six printed sets of plans for plan review where required; department forms; stamped drawings when required
- Building code
- Florence activates and enforces its adopted building code through local ordinances; the public pages reviewed did not present a single concise code-adoption summary
- Contractor requirements
- Florence states a city contractor license fee applies for projects inside city limits; gas work must be done by a certified gas contractor
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the project is inside Florence city limits or the planning jurisdiction.
- 02 Prepare plans and required forms; Florence states six complete sets of printed plans stamped by an Alabama-licensed architect or engineer are required for submissions that need plan review.
- 03 Submit through the Eproval portal or to the Building Department.
- 04 Complete plan review and respond to corrections if needed.
- 05 Pay permit fees and any contractor license fees.
- 06 Obtain permit issuance, then schedule inspections with the department.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Florence building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
New single-family residential construction starts at $49.00 per heated square foot and $12.25 per unheated square foot
02
Plan check fee
One-half of the building permit fee when a plan is required
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed; square-foot based for new single-family residential, valuation-based for other residential/commercial work, and flat fees for certain permits
04
Reinspection fee
Work started before permit is doubled; plumbing reinspection fee is $20; gas callback fee is $20; outside normal hours inspection rate is $25 per hour; demolition fee is $50; moving fee is $100
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact the Building Department; public pages also reference inspection workflows through department staff (contact)
- Inspection hours
- Department office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Permit application, review, issuance, required rough and final inspections, then certificate of occupancy when applicable
Florence publishes separate inspection fee tables and callback fees in the fee schedule
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Florence permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Florence, AL? ▸
Florence states permits are required within its 3-mile planning jurisdiction; the public permit pages also cover building, trade, sign, flood, and land-disturbance permits
02 How much does a building permit cost in Florence, AL? ▸
Building permit fees in Florence, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is New single-family residential construction starts at $49.00 per heated square foot and $12.25 per unheated square foot. Fees are calculated as: Mixed; square-foot based for new single-family residential, valuation-based for other residential/commercial work, and flat fees for certain permits. Plan check fee: One-half of the building permit fee when a plan is required.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Florence, AL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Florence, AL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project is inside Florence city limits or the planning jurisdiction. 2. Prepare plans and required forms; Florence states six complete sets of printed plans stamped by an Alabama-licensed architect or engineer are required for submissions that need plan review. 3. Submit through the Eproval portal or to the Building Department. 4. Complete plan review and respond to corrections if needed. 5. Pay permit fees and any contractor license fees. 6. Obtain permit issuance, then schedule inspections with the department.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Florence, AL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Florence, AL via: Contact the Building Department; public pages also reference inspection workflows through department staff.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department, City of Florence before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.