County Building Permits
Tallapoosa County, AL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Countywide building permits for unincorporated Tallapoosa County, with county inspections and code enforcement for residential and commercial construction, additions, alterations, remodeling, and manufactured home utility connections.
- Department
- Tallapoosa County Building Department
- Address
- Dadeville Office, 125 N Broadnax Street, Dadeville, AL 36853; Alexander City Office, 395 Lee Street, Alexander City, AL 35010; Tallassee Office, 3 Freeman Ave, Tallassee, AL 36078
- Phone
- (256) 825-1002
Application Process
General Requirements
Required Documents
- permit packet, completed worksheet, and project-specific documents as required by the building department.
- Contractor requirements
- county page states the department enforces contractor licensing laws to protect owners from unlicensed contractors and subcontractors.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Tallapoosa County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: county states inspections are used to enforce building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes.
Additional Resources
- County building page
- Tallapoosa County website
- 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 Tallapoosa County Building Department before applying.
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