City Building Permits

Monroeville, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Alabama Monroe County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Monroeville corporate limits

Department
Building Department
Address
City Hall, 125 E. Claiborne Street, Monroeville, AL 36460
Phone
251-575-2081
Website
https://www.monroevilleal.gov/

Application Process

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

Required Documents

  • Building permit application form, and any zoning or conditional use materials if applicable
Contractor requirements
Monroeville business license schedule lists contractor categories and requires liability insurance for contractor license applicants. General contractors, heavy construction contractors, and specialty trade contractors are separately classified.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Schedule D shows swimming pool construction minimum permit fee of $35.00, including one inspection
Permit fee formula
Schedule D shows:
Reinspection fee
$25.00 for each additional inspection needed on pool construction

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Not fully published in the pulled source. The city has a separate "Work Requiring a Building Permit" page, so exempt items should be confirmed there before relying on an exemption

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Inspection requirements are published by the city, but the exact scheduling workflow was not captured in this pass (contact)

Pools are the only item I confirmed with an explicit additional inspection fee in the fee schedule

Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Monroeville Building Permit FAQ

How much does a building permit cost in Monroeville, AL?
The minimum permit fee is Schedule D shows swimming pool construction minimum permit fee of $35.00, including one inspection. Fees are calculated as: Schedule D shows:.
What work is exempt from building permits in Monroeville, AL?
The following work is generally exempt: Not fully published in the pulled source. The city has a separate "Work Requiring a Building Permit" page, so exempt items should be confirmed there before relying on an exemption.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Monroeville, AL?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Inspection requirements are published by the city, but the exact scheduling workflow was not captured in this pass.

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