County Building Permits
Marion County, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Marion County, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
County government and courthouse resources; no publicly posted county building permit authority located for unincorporated areas
- Department
- Address
- 132 Military St S, Hamilton, AL 35570 (county courthouse / commission office location)
- Phone
- (205) 921-3172
- Website
- https://www.marioncountyal.org/
Application Process
General Requirements
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Local government page listing municipalities
- County courthouse page
- 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 before applying.
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