County Building Permits
Lowndes County, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lowndes County, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Lowndes County only, to the extent the county regulates construction. Public records reviewed did not show a dedicated county building/permitting office
- Department
- Address
- 205 E Tuskeena St, Hayneville, AL 36040
- Phone
- 334-548-2331
Application Process
General Requirements
- Building code
- No county building code or residential construction code adoption was located in public county sources
- Contractor requirements
- Alabama contractor licensing and local business licensing may still apply, but no county-specific permit rule was found
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the local building department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: No county building code or residential construction code adoption was located in public county sources
- County homepage
- New county website notice
- 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 local building department before applying.
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