Anyone holding a General Contractors License with a license number of 18908 or higher MUST hold a Home Builders License to perform residential construction.
As an overview, “construction” is defined broadly in Alabama. To that end, per the licensing statute, anyone working on a construction project under a contract with costs exceeding $50,000 (or $5,000 for a swimming pool project) needs to be licensed with the state's Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Below is a list of some examples of projects that do not require a permit: Replacement of non-structural, cosmetic elements such as floor and wall coverings, cabinets and counter-tops Constructing a driveway or parking pad Constructing sidewalks and grade level patios
The owner of the property may also build his/her own residence if it is to be his/her personal residence, which will not be offered for sale for at least a year. The owner acting as his/her own contractor loses any protection from the Alabama Homebuilders Licensure Board for any defects.
For residential detached structures more than 200 square feet in size (including all floors if a two story building) and for commercial structures more than 120 square feet in size (including all floors if a two story building), a building permit is required.
Inside your home Alteration Building Permit. Homeowner Electrical Permit. Electrical with Building Permit. Electrical Only Permit. Mechanical Permit. Residential Generator Permit. Required Inspections. WSSC-Plumbing.
Individuals and/or organizations must apply for a Special Use Permit or other appropriate permit to utilize a park, heritage facility or regional trail. Special Permit conditions exist to safely control and properly direct the activities permitted in the Parks, Trails & Historic Sites' system.
A permit is required to any type of fence in Montgomery County. Replacement of an existing fence (originally installed with a fence permit) with the same kind of fence (in the same location at the same height), does not require a fence permit.
A building permit is required to , move or construct any shed in Montgomery County.
The Residential Driveway Access Permit is required for any modification or new installation of a residential entrance flowing onto a County road, with or without the need to remove and replace concrete curb and gutter.