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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Vance
Permits are required for all new construction, alterations, moving of buildings or structures, mobile home move-in, and temporary electrical services.
Required documents
- Building-permit application
- Supporting plans
- Contractor information
- Zoning and sewer review as needed
- For mobile homes: county-health septic approval or sewer fee receipt, lot sketch with setbacks, City of Vance business licenses, list of subcontractors
- Building code
- Beginning December 1, 2024, the City of Vance enforces the 2024 International Code Congress building codes. Before that date, accepted either 2024 codes or then-current 2018 codes.
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors must have City of Vance business license. Business licenses processed through Avenu. State licensing requirements apply where Alabama law requires them.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use the permitting page to confirm zoning and sewer availability first. Vance links directly to ArcGIS zoning and sewer-system maps for parcel checks.
- 02 Start the building permit application online through MGO Connect or submit directly to Vance City Hall.
- 03 For general building work, submit the building-permit application and supporting plans and contractor information. For mobile home move-ins, submit county-health septic approval or receipt for sewer impact/tap fee, lot sketch showing home placement and setbacks, City of Vance business license for all contractors, and list of subcontractors.
- 04 Confirm business-license compliance. All contractors must have City of Vance business license, processed through Avenu.
- 05 Pay applicable permit and review fees before permit issuance.
- 06 Coordinate inspections through the Chief Building Inspector and resolve any failed-inspection items before proceeding.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Vance building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$75.00
02
Plan check fee
VFDFD plan review fee: $300
03
Permit fee formula
Commercial: $8.50 per $1,000 total ($7.50 per $1,000 for Vance + $1.00 per $1,000 for AL CICT). Residential: $7.00 per $1,000.
04
Trade permit fee
Electrical permit: $75.00. Mobile home permit: $250.00
05
Reinspection fee
$50.00
06
Penalty (no permit)
Moving building or structure: $150.00. Demo permit: $75.00. Temporary electric permit: $35.00
Building permitting through MGO Connect. Business licenses through Avenu. Sewer payments use separate GovtPortal link.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Chief Building Inspector Barry Falls at 205-553-8278 ext. 115 (phone)
- Online permitting through MGO Connect (online)
Typical sequence: Not fully detailed on public permitting page; inspection needs vary by building, trade, and mobile-home scope
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Vance permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Vance, AL? ▸
Permits are required for all new construction, alterations, moving of buildings or structures, mobile home move-in, and temporary electrical services.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Vance, AL? ▸
Building permit fees in Vance, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $75.00. Fees are calculated as: Commercial: $8.50 per $1,000 total ($7.50 per $1,000 for Vance + $1.00 per $1,000 for AL CICT). Residential: $7.00 per $1,000.. Plan check fee: VFDFD plan review fee: $300.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Vance, AL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Vance, AL, follow these steps: 1. Use the permitting page to confirm zoning and sewer availability first. Vance links directly to ArcGIS zoning and sewer-system maps for parcel checks. 2. Start the building permit application online through MGO Connect or submit directly to Vance City Hall. 3. For general building work, submit the building-permit application and supporting plans and contractor information. For mobile home move-ins, submit county-health septic approval or receipt for sewer impact/tap fee, lot sketch showing home placement and setbacks, City of Vance business license for all contractors, and list of subcontractors. 4. Confirm business-license compliance. All contractors must have City of Vance business license, processed through Avenu. 5. Pay applicable permit and review fees before permit issuance. 6. Coordinate inspections through the Chief Building Inspector and resolve any failed-inspection items before proceeding.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Vance, AL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Vance, AL via: Chief Building Inspector Barry Falls at 205-553-8278 ext. 115, Online permitting through MGO Connect.
last verified April 2026
source City of Vance / Chief Building Inspector ↗
entry id permits/alabama/tuscaloosa/vance
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Vance / Chief Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.