Roanoke, AL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City Clerk and Building Official, as referenced in Ordinance Number 811

Street address

809 Main Street, P.O. Box 1270, Roanoke, AL 36274

Phone

334-863-4129

sholloway@roanokealabama.org for revenue and business license contact

Coverage

City of Roanoke corporate limits

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Roanoke

Required before excavation, construction, accessory structures, storage of materials, temporary field offices, moving, alteration, or repair. Repairs that do not change the character of the structure and do not exceed 2000 dollars are exempt, along with painting and wallpapering.

Scope of work

Permit?

Repairs not changing the character of the structure and not exceeding 2000 dollars in cost

Exempt

Painting

Exempt

Wallpapering

Exempt

Exempt Repairs not changing the character of the structure and not exceeding 2000 dollars in cost
Exempt Painting
Exempt Wallpapering

Required documents

Plans, specifications, intended use, septic certificate from the county health department if septic applies, plot showing lot dimensions, site plan showing structure locations, and full construction drawings.

Building code: The ordinance refers to the city ordinance and regulations and to Southern Building Code Standards in the inspection provision. The specific current adopted code edition was not clearly stated in the excerpt reviewed.
Permit validity: Permit becomes invalid if work does not start within 6 months or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months after work begins. Extensions up to 90 days may be granted in writing.
Owner-builder: The ordinance requires owners and general contractors to furnish information to the Building Official or License Inspector. No separate owner-builder exemption list was published.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must comply with the city ordinance, provide required information, and obtain any separate trade or business licensing that applies.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Submit plans to the Building Official or City Clerk.
02

The city reviews the application, plans, specifications, and intended use.
03

Pay the applicable permit fee.
04

The City Clerk issues the permit after approval.

Source: City Clerk and Building Official, as referenced in Ordinance Number 811 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Roanoke building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Building permit fee starts at 65 dollars for the first 15000 dollars of valuation

Plan check fee

Not separately published in the ordinance excerpt reviewed

Permit fee formula

Valuation based for building permits; separate flat or unit fees for mobile homes and trade permits

Reinspection fee

Up to 100 percent of the usual permit fee for work started before permit issuance. Reinspection fee of 25 dollars if Southern Building Code Standards are not met on initial inspection.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Usual procedure listed as footing, framing, final for building; temporary pole, rough in, final for electrical; rough in, septic tank or sewer tap, final for plumbing; upon completion for gas; rough in and final for mechanical

25 dollar reinspection fee if initial inspection fails Southern Building Code Standards

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Roanoke permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Roanoke, AL? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Roanoke, AL? ▸

Building permit fees in Roanoke, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Building permit fee starts at 65 dollars for the first 15000 dollars of valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation based for building permits; separate flat or unit fees for mobile homes and trade permits. Plan check fee: Not separately published in the ordinance excerpt reviewed.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Roanoke, AL? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Roanoke, AL, follow these steps: 1. Submit plans to the Building Official or City Clerk. 2. The city reviews the application, plans, specifications, and intended use. 3. Pay the applicable permit fee. 4. The City Clerk issues the permit after approval.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in Roanoke, AL? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Roanoke, AL. The following work is generally exempt: Repairs not changing the character of the structure and not exceeding 2000 dollars in cost; Painting; Wallpapering. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified April 2026 source City Clerk and Building Official, as referenced in Ordinance Number 811 ↗ entry id permits/alabama/randolph/roanoke

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Clerk and Building Official, as referenced in Ordinance Number 811 before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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