County Building Permits
Monroe County, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Monroe County, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
County government contact, but no published building permit authority located for unincorporated areas
- Department
- Address
- P.O. Box 8, Monroeville, AL 36461
- Phone
- 251-743-4107
- mccomm@frontiernet.net
- Website
- https://www.monroecountyal.com/
Application Process
General Requirements
- Contractor requirements
- Alabama contractor licensing rules still apply at the state level. The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board states building officials should deny permits for unlicensed builders and verify license status when applicable. Source: https://hblb.alabama.gov/building-officials/
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
- County website
- County commission contact map PDF
- 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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