County permits

Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Tuscaloosa County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: No single countywide general building-permit department publicly identified. County routing includes Tuscaloosa County Public Works, subdivision and stormwater administration, and floodplain permitting.
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: 205-464-8240 (County Public Works)
Address: Tuscaloosa County Courthouse, 714 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Full unincorporated Tuscaloosa County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Tuscaloosa County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Tuscaloosa 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.