Permits and Inspections

What Do I Need To Bring With Me When I Apply?

• Building Permit Application
• Application fee of $100 (make checks payable to Shelby County Commission)
• Sewer / Septic Tank Authorization Form from the Shelby County Health Department or paid impact fee letter if on sewer (not applicable if self-contained RV)
  • Shelby County Health Department: (205) 685-4178
  • SouthWest Water Company: (205) 987-8352
  • Hoover Sewer: (205) 444-7523
  • Birmingham Sewer: (205) 254-0500
  • Enviro-Systems: (205) 437-3779
• Zoning approval - If you are in the city limits of the following, you must obtain zoning approval from their office prior to applying for permit with us.
  • Chelsea: (205) 678-8455       
  • Columbiana: (205) 669-5800
  • Indian Springs Village : (205) 982-1755
  • Wilton: (205) 665-2021
• Directions and physical address for property - Contact the 911 Business Office at (205) 439-6911.
• Plot plan indicating location of structure on property, setbacks to obtain zoning approval, and erosion control layout showing silt fencing, hay bales, etc.
  • If in FEMA flood plain, a survey will be required along with a development permit and a flood elevation certificate. Certified site plan / survey may be required per zoning regulations. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
    • Elevation Certificate (PDF)
    • Flood Development Permit (PDF)
• If Manufactured Home or RV
  • Year, make, serial number, size, color, purchase information, Shelby County master certified electrician, state electrical contractor, or the resident may take a homeowners exam administered by our office between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday (open book / no fee). Manufactured Home Packet
• Plans

• Contractor / Sub-contractor license and certification - See License Requirements