§ AL Alabama
County permits
Shelby County
Shelby County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Shelby County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Shelby County Department of Development Services
- Website
- Permit authority website ↗
- Address
- 1123 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Shelby County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Shelby County, Alabama. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.