City Building Permits
Priceville, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Priceville, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City limits; zoning regulations apply to Priceville city limits
- Department
- Building Department, City of Priceville
- Address
- 242 Marco Drive, Priceville, AL 35603
- Phone
- (256) 355-5476, ext. 0
Application Process
General Requirements
Building permit application is required for construction and improvements; separate sewer and gas permits are required as applicable
Required Documents
- Completed application, site plan where required, blueprints, and boundary information on the property plan
- Building code
- 2015 ICC and 2014 NEC codes apply, including revisions
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors and subcontractors must obtain a Priceville business license before doing work in the city
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- No cost for work not exceeding $1,000 in value, but an application is still required to determine inspection needs
- Plan check fee
- $12.50 blueprint review fee
- Permit fee formula
- Residential permit fees are $7 per $1,000 market value; commercial permit fees are $10 per $1,000 market value
- Reinspection fee
- One reinspection is free; minimum $50 for each subsequent reinspection; permits obtained after work starts are double the standard permit fee
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Department, City of Priceville to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Call the Municipal Building at (256) 355-5476 ext. 0 during normal business hours (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Municipal Building hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; inspections require 24-hour notice
Typical inspection sequence: Work begins only after approval; rough and final inspections apply depending on trade permits; CO is withheld until reinspection fees are paid if applicable
One reinspection is allowed at no charge; later re-inspections cost at least $50; reinspection fees must be paid before CO issuance
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2015 ICC and 2014 NEC codes apply, including revisions
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- 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 Department, City of Priceville before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Priceville Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Priceville, AL?
- Building permit application is required for construction and improvements; separate sewer and gas permits are required as applicable
- How much does a building permit cost in Priceville, AL?
- The minimum permit fee is No cost for work not exceeding $1,000 in value, but an application is still required to determine inspection needs. Fees are calculated as: Residential permit fees are $7 per $1,000 market value; commercial permit fees are $10 per $1,000 market value. Plan check fee: $12.50 blueprint review fee.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Priceville, AL?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Call the Municipal Building at (256) 355-5476 ext. 0 during normal business hours.
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