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City of Huntsville

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Inspection Department, City of Huntsville

Street address
Inspection Office, 305 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone
256-427-5331
Coverage
Huntsville issues permits inside Huntsville city limits, including the portions of Huntsville located in Madison County.
Online portal
ePlans Review
ePlans Review
Website
Department website
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Huntsville

The city's online permitting page states most plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and gas permits may be purchased online, and roofing and siding permits may also be purchased online. Full permit triggers are handled through the city permit and inspection program.

Note: No reliable consolidated exemption list was located on the cited Huntsville public permit pages; verify directly with the Inspection Department before treating any work as exempt

Required documents
  • PDF plans for ePlans review
  • Arranged discipline files as single PDFs per city instructions
  • Additional forms depending on permit type
Building code
Exact currently adopted code set was not clearly published on the permit pages reviewed; thin public data on the public-facing permit pages.
Contractor requirements
Trade permitting is structured around registered users and online permit purchase; city business licensing and state licensing requirements still interact with permitting.

Source: Inspection Department, City of Huntsville ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Determine permit type and gather city-required forms and plan sets.
  2. 02
    For projects requiring plan review, create an ePlans account and upload PDF plans through the ePlans Review portal.
  3. 03
    For many trade permits, use the city's online inspection/permitting system or work with the Inspection Office.
  4. 04
    Monitor review comments and resubmit revised files through ePlans when requested.
  5. 05
    After approval, obtain permit issuance and pay required fees.
  6. 06
    Schedule inspections through the online inspection system and complete final approvals.

Source: Inspection Department, City of Huntsville ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Huntsville building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Public permit cost page should be checked by permit type; no single universal minimum identified from the page snippet alone
02
Plan check fee
Available through the city's permit cost materials by project type
03
Permit fee formula
City permit cost page organizes fees by permit category; trade permits and plan review vary by type

Online permitting page states Visa or MasterCard is required for online permit purchase

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Time windows
Inspector office hours Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Project-specific; city system supports requesting inspections and reviewing pass/fail comments online

Source: Inspection Department, City of Huntsville ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Huntsville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Huntsville, AL? ▸
The city's online permitting page states most plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and gas permits may be purchased online, and roofing and siding permits may also be purchased online. Full permit triggers are handled through the city permit and inspection program.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Huntsville, AL? ▸
Building permit fees in Huntsville, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Public permit cost page should be checked by permit type; no single universal minimum identified from the page snippet alone. Fees are calculated as: City permit cost page organizes fees by permit category; trade permits and plan review vary by type. Plan check fee: Available through the city's permit cost materials by project type.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Huntsville, AL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Huntsville, AL, follow these steps: 1. Determine permit type and gather city-required forms and plan sets. 2. For projects requiring plan review, create an ePlans account and upload PDF plans through the ePlans Review portal. 3. For many trade permits, use the city's online inspection/permitting system or work with the Inspection Office. 4. Monitor review comments and resubmit revised files through ePlans when requested. 5. After approval, obtain permit issuance and pay required fees. 6. Schedule inspections through the online inspection system and complete final approvals.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Huntsville, AL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Huntsville, AL via: Online inspection system.
last verified April 2026 source Inspection Department, City of Huntsville ↗ entry id permits/alabama/madison/huntsville
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Inspection Department, City of Huntsville before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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