City Building Permits
Benton, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Benton, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Alabama Lowndes County Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
Town limits of Benton
- Department
- Town of Benton
- Address
- 908 Houston Park, Selma, AL 36701
- Phone
- 334-875-1020
- townofbenton@gmail.com
Application Process
General Requirements
- Contractor requirements
- Alabama contractor licensing and local business licensing may apply
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town of Benton to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Alabama county mitigation contact sheet listing Benton contact
- License lookup guide: Alabama Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Alabama Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Alabama hub: Alabama Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Benton before applying.
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