Permitting

Act 2015-308 allows for a Construction Industry Craft Training Fee to be collected on non-residential construction building permits. This fee shall be equal to one dollar ($1.00) for every one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of construction authorized. To learn more about this fee from the State of Alabama Department of Finance, Division of Construction Management click here.

PER CITY OF MADISON ORDINANCE NO. 2020-321: ALL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS WILL LEVY A $20 FEE IN SUPPORT OF THE NORTH ALABAMA HOMEBUILDING ACADEMY. Click here to read the ordinance. 

  1. permits are required for...
  2. Fees
  3. Forms & Applications
Please be aware of the property's setbacks and easements before building.

  • All new Single Family structures
  • New Commercial structures
  • All electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas work
  • Additions to any structure: sun-rooms, attached and/or detached garages, etc.
  • New storage buildings over 200 sq. ft.
  • Most alterations such as: new roofs, vinyl siding, window replacements, etc.
  • Signs, including temporary event banners