City Building Permits
Hartselle, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Hartselle, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Hartselle permit and inspection authority
- Department
- Building office of the Engineering Department, City of Hartselle
- Address
- 611 Chestnut Street NW, Hartselle, AL 35640
- Phone
- 256-773-2535
Application Process
General Requirements
All new single family structures, new commercial structures, additions, new storage buildings over 200 square feet, most alterations, all electrical/plumbing/mechanical/gas, signs, and demolition
Required Documents
- Not fully published; inspections require permit number, address, contact name, phone number, and inspection type
- Building code
- Current code is not named on the main page snippet reviewed; permit and inspection pages indicate code interpretation is handled by the building office
- Contractor requirements
- Building office verifies license requirements needed for each permit issued
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Interior painting and replacing carpet are specifically listed as examples of work that do not require a permit
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Phone at 256-773-2535 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Inspection requests called in after 2:30 pm are scheduled for the next business day
Typical inspection sequence: Inspection requests are entered by staff; building office coordinates with planning, fire, utilities, and Joe Wheeler for approvals and rejections
Occupied home without power or heat may receive an exception to restore utilities
Additional Resources
- Building code: Current code is not named on the main page snippet reviewed; permit and inspection pages indicate code interpretation is handled by the building office
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Other useful links
- Other useful links
- 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 Building office of the Engineering Department, City of Hartselle before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hartselle Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Hartselle, AL?
- All new single family structures, new commercial structures, additions, new storage buildings over 200 square feet, most alterations, all electrical/plumbing/mechanical/gas, signs, and demolition
- What work is exempt from building permits in Hartselle, AL?
- The following work is generally exempt: Interior painting and replacing carpet are specifically listed as examples of work that do not require a permit.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Hartselle, AL?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Phone at 256-773-2535.
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