City Building Permits

Boaz, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Alabama Marshall County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Boaz.

Department
Building Inspection / Building & License Inspection
Address
112 N Broad Street, Boaz, AL 35957
Phone
256-593-0241
Website
https://www.cityofboaz.org/176/Building-Inspection

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: iWorQ portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact Building Inspection.
  2. Submit permit application through the city permit process or portal.
  3. Meet subdivision and zoning requirements if the parcel is in a subdivision.
  4. Obtain permit before construction.
  5. Schedule inspections through the portal or building staff.

Source: Building Inspection / Building & License Inspection

General Requirements

Building code
The city has adopted building codes, but the current public code list was not fully extracted in the reviewed material.

Fees

Reinspection fee
Subdivision regulations state fees are due on demand and that building permits or certificates of occupancy will not be issued until fees are paid; other fee details were not clearly published.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Inspection / Building & License Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Portal includes a request an inspection workflow. (online)

The portal uses access code and inspection request fields; detailed reinspection rules were not published.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Inspection / Building & License Inspection before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Boaz Building Permit FAQ

How do I apply for a building permit in Boaz, AL?
1. Contact Building Inspection. 2. Submit permit application through the city permit process or portal. 3. Meet subdivision and zoning requirements if the parcel is in a subdivision. 4. Obtain permit before construction. 5. Schedule inspections through the portal or building staff.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Boaz, AL?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Portal includes a request an inspection workflow..

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