Mobile Alabama Residential Permit Guide

Mobile residential projects may need Build Mobile permitting, planning and zoning review, inspections, engineering permits, historic review, and online case management.

Permit takeaway

Build Mobile handles permitting, inspections, planning and zoning, engineering permitting, historic development, and related forms for City of Mobile projects.

Zoning and placement

Planning and zoning review can affect property use, zoning clearance, boards and commissions, overlays, historic districts, and submittal requirements.

Building and trade review

Residential permit forms include building, trade, residential plan review, flood zone development, re-roofing, demolition, and certificate of occupancy resources.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the property is historic, in a flood zone, needs zoning clearance, includes trade work, affects sidewalks or right-of-way, or requires engineering review.

Documents to prepare

• Building permit application
• Residential project plan review application
• Site information
• Trade permit forms when applicable
• Flood or historic documents when required

Inspection planning

• Choose the correct Build Mobile division
• Confirm zoning and flood issues
• Submit forms or apply online
• Track permits through the customer system
• Request inspections and final approval

Official sources

• Build Mobile
• Mobile Permitting
• Mobile Forms, Applications and Codes

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.