Permit
| Type of permit | Permit Fee | Inspections Required |
|---|---|---|
| New Construction – Residential (SF) | $500.00 | Plus 3 (three) |
| New Construction – Residential (MF) | $500.00 | Plus 3 (three) |
| New Construction – Commercial | $500.00 | Plus # of inspections needed to meet building code requirements |
| Accessory Buildings | $150.00 | Plus 3 (three) if applicable |
| Add-On (Commercial or Residential) | $150.00 per structure | Up to 3 (three) if needed |
| Demolition | No Charge | Plus 1 (one) after 30 days if work not completed |
| Electrical | $50.00 | Plus 1 (one) |
| Gas | $50.00 | Plus 1 (one) |
| Mechanical (HVAC) | $50.00 | Plus 1 (one) |
| Placement – Mobile Home | $250.00 | Plus 1 (one) |
| Plumbing | $50.00 | Plus 1 (one) |
| Pre-Fab Buildings | $50.00 per structure | n/a |
| Repair (roof, veneer, windows) | $150.00 | n/a |
| Sign | Call Clerk 256-723-9225 | Plus # required for commercial pylon sign |
Inspections
Residential – $50.00 per inspection
Commercial – $75.00 per inspection
In order to obtain a permit for any of the work listed above:
New Residential / Commercial building permits – You must submit a completed permit application, pay permit fee plus number of inspections required (cash, check, money order or MC/Visa/Discover card) and submit plot plan and building plans in duplicate. Please allow 3-5 business days for review of application and plans prior to permit being issued.
All Other Type Permits – You must submit a completed Miscellaneous permit application, pay permit fee plus number of inspections if required (cash, check or money order or MC/Visa/Discover card) prior to permit being issued.
- Residential Building Permit application
- Commercial Building Permit application
- Miscellaneous Permit application
City Inspectors:
Harrell Hill – Residential
Allen Muzny – Commercial
- For questions regarding permits, or to schedule an inspection; please contact Lacy Smith, Permit Clerk at 256-723-9225 during normal business hours Monday – Friday between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Residential inspections are done Monday – Friday after 4:00 pm
- Commercial inspections are done Monday – Friday after 5:30 pm
- Once final inspection has passed and Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, Huntsville Utilities requires up to 48 hours to turn power on.
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