Smiths Station, AL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address

2336 Panther Parkway, Smiths Station, AL 36877

Phone

(334) 297-8771

admin@smithsstational.gov

Coverage

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.

Online portal

City Planning and Zoning Page

City webpage plus Lee County permit routing

Additional resources

Lee County Building Inspection Applications ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Smiths Station

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

Note: No city-specific exempt-work list was clearly posted in reviewed Smiths Station sources.

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.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Apply to the City of Smiths Station for City Site Plan (Zoning Certificate) approval.
02

Obtain the City Land Disturbance Permit.
03

Obtain Initial Storm Water Runoff Control approval.
04

After city approvals, file for the building permit with Lee County Building Inspections.
05

Complete county permit review, fee payment, and permit issuance.
06

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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Smiths Station building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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.

Lee County accepts card payments with a 3 percent service fee; confirm any separate city payment requirements directly with Smiths Station.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Smiths Station permits

01 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.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Smiths Station, AL? ▸

Building permit fees in Smiths Station, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Smiths Station, AL? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Smiths Station, AL, follow these steps: 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.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Smiths Station, AL? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Smiths Station, AL via: Lee County Building Inspections: (334) 737-7014.

last verified April 2026 source City of Smiths Station Planning, Zoning, Storm Water, and Flood Management; Lee County Building Inspections for building permits ↗ entry id permits/alabama/lee/smiths-station-city

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Smiths Station Planning, Zoning, Storm Water, and Flood Management; Lee County Building Inspections for building permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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