Building permits in Florence, AL

Permits for Florence are issued by City of Florence (AL), Building Department. Applications go through the portal below.

Where to file

Department
City of Florence (AL), Building Department
Phone
(256) 760-6325
Portal
florenceal.org/permits

Eproval portal. 110 W College St, Ste 216. (City of Florence, AL.)

What each job needs in Florence

Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Florence (AL) before you quote.

ProjectPermitsTypical feeTurnaround
Residential RemodelBuilding, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC)$150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation)10–15 business days
AdditionBuilding, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC)$150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation)10–15 business days
New ConstructionBuilding, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading$500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate)10–15 business days
ElectricalElectrical$50–2503–5 business days
PlumbingPlumbing$50–2003–5 business days
HVAC / MechanicalMechanical (HVAC)$50–2503–5 business days
RoofingRoofing$100–4001–5 business days
Deck / FenceBuilding$150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation)10–15 business days
DemolitionDemolition$50–4005–10 business days
Commercial Build-OutBuilding, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review$300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate)10–15 business days

Licensing in Alabama

A General Contractor license is generally required for commercial/industrial projects $50,000 and up; residential work $10,000+ is licensed by the Home Builders Licensure Board.

Issued by Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors / Home Builders Licensure Board · Verify a licence

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