City Building Permits

Smiths Station, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Alabama Lee County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Smiths Station publicly states Lee County Building Inspections administers building permits for the city, but city approvals are required first for zoning, site plan, land disturbance, and initial stormwater runoff control.

Department
City of Smiths Station Planning, Zoning, Storm Water, and Flood Management; Lee County Building Inspections for building permits
Address
2336 Panther Parkway, Smiths Station, AL 36877
Phone
(334) 297-8771
Website
https://www.smithsstational.gov/planning-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Open City Planning and Zoning Page

Platform: City webpage plus Lee County permit routing • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Apply to the City of Smiths Station for City Site Plan (Zoning Certificate) approval.
  2. Obtain the City Land Disturbance Permit.
  3. Obtain Initial Storm Water Runoff Control approval.
  4. After city approvals, file for the building permit with Lee County Building Inspections.
  5. Complete county permit review, fee payment, and permit issuance.
  6. Schedule inspections through Lee County during construction.

Source: City of Smiths Station Planning, Zoning, Storm Water, and Flood Management; Lee County Building Inspections for building permits

General Requirements

Smiths Station states all new construction requires the listed city approvals before Lee County will approve a building permit.

Required Documents

  • City site plan and stormwater related materials for city approvals
  • Applicable county building permit documents for the permit itself
Building code
Building permit code enforcement is handled by Lee County for the city; see Lee County adopted code list.
Contractor requirements
Confirm both municipal site-development requirements and Alabama state contractor or trade licensing before filing with Lee County.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
For the building permit itself, Lee County's minimum published fee is no fee up to $1,000 valuation unless an inspection is required, then $40 per inspection.
Plan check fee
Lee County posts no in-house plan review fee, with outside review charged only when required.
Permit fee formula
Building permit fees follow Lee County's valuation based schedule; city site-development approval fees were not clearly posted in reviewed sources.
Reinspection fee
Lee County publishes $25 for the third inspection of the same phase and $100 for each additional inspection.
Payment note
Lee County accepts card payments with a 3 percent service fee; confirm any separate city payment requirements directly with Smiths Station.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Smiths Station Planning, Zoning, Storm Water, and Flood Management; Lee County Building Inspections for building permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Lee County Building Inspections: (334) 737-7014 (phone)
Inspection hours
Smiths Station city hall: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern; Lee County Smiths Station annex: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST

Typical inspection sequence: City prerequisites first, then county permit inspections by project phase.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Smiths Station Planning, Zoning, Storm Water, and Flood Management; Lee County Building Inspections for building permits before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Smiths Station Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Smiths Station, AL?
Smiths Station states all new construction requires the listed city approvals before Lee County will approve a building permit.
How much does a building permit cost in Smiths Station, AL?
The minimum permit fee is For the building permit itself, Lee County's minimum published fee is no fee up to $1,000 valuation unless an inspection is required, then $40 per inspection.. Fees are calculated as: Building permit fees follow Lee County's valuation based schedule; city site-development approval fees were not clearly posted in reviewed sources.. Plan check fee: Lee County posts no in-house plan review fee, with outside review charged only when required..
How do I apply for a building permit in Smiths Station, AL?
1. Apply to the City of Smiths Station for City Site Plan (Zoning Certificate) approval. 2. Obtain the City Land Disturbance Permit. 3. Obtain Initial Storm Water Runoff Control approval. 4. After city approvals, file for the building permit with Lee County Building Inspections. 5. Complete county permit review, fee payment, and permit issuance. 6. Schedule inspections through Lee County during construction.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Smiths Station, AL?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Lee County Building Inspections: (334) 737-7014.

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