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Town of Waverly

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Waverly, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Waverly, Alabama

Street address
Waverly Town Hall (address not plainly stated on reviewed permit page; use Town Hall contact channels on the official site)
Coverage
Waverly requires a zoning permit for construction activities within town limits.
Online portal
Waverly Resident Resources
Town website document download and Town Hall submission
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Waverly

Waverly states all property owners within town limits must apply for and receive a zoning permit before site preparation or excavation for new buildings, accessory or temporary structures, moving structures onto a property, relocating structures, or alteration and repair work covered by the ordinance.

Note: No exempt-work list was clearly posted in reviewed Waverly zoning sources.

Required documents
  • Completed application
  • Reproducible site plan drawn to scale showing the property, existing and proposed structures, setbacks, dimensions, north arrow, scale bar, and other listed information
Building code
Waverly's reviewed public materials focused on zoning; a separate building code adoption list was not clearly posted.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Determine whether the project is within Waverly town limits and subject to the zoning permit requirement.
  2. 02
    Complete the Town of Waverly zoning permit application.
  3. 03
    Prepare the required supporting site plan and project information.
  4. 04
    Return the completed application and supporting documents to Waverly Town Hall during regular business hours, or submit through the town's published submission channel.
  5. 05
    Obtain zoning permit approval before starting construction activity.
  6. 06
    Separately secure any additional required approvals, including building permits, septic approvals, subdivision approvals, or federal wetland permits as applicable.

Source: Town of Waverly, Alabama ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Waverly Town Hall (in-person)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (closed federal holidays)

Source: Town of Waverly, Alabama ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Waverly permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Waverly, AL?
Waverly states all property owners within town limits must apply for and receive a zoning permit before site preparation or excavation for new buildings, accessory or temporary structures, moving structures onto a property, relocating structures, or alteration and repair work covered by the ordinance.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Waverly, AL?
To apply for a building permit in Waverly, AL, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the project is within Waverly town limits and subject to the zoning permit requirement. 2. Complete the Town of Waverly zoning permit application. 3. Prepare the required supporting site plan and project information. 4. Return the completed application and supporting documents to Waverly Town Hall during regular business hours, or submit through the town's published submission channel. 5. Obtain zoning permit approval before starting construction activity. 6. Separately secure any additional required approvals, including building permits, septic approvals, subdivision approvals, or federal wetland permits as applicable.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Waverly, AL?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Waverly, AL via: Waverly Town Hall.
last verified April 2026 source Town of Waverly, Alabama ↗ entry id permits/alabama/lee/waverly-city

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Waverly, Alabama before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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