Montgomery Alabama Building and Certificate of Occupancy Guide

Montgomery building permits and certificates of occupancy are tied to construction, alteration, enlargement, repair, demolition, occupancy changes, and tenant or use changes.

Permit takeaway

Montgomery says anyone intending to construct, move, enlarge, alter, demolish, repair, change occupancy, or erect a sign should submit the appropriate permit application and obtain a permit.

Zoning and placement

A certificate of occupancy is required for new buildings, business or liquor licensing, remodeled or enlarged spaces, new tenants, changed occupants, and use changes that affect occupancy classification.

Building and trade review

Permits expire if work is not started within 180 days or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after starting.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the project changes use, occupant, tenant, occupancy classification, building size, structure, or if an old permit may have become inactive.

Documents to prepare

• Building permit application
• Project scope
• Occupancy information
• Tenant or use information
• Inspection approvals

Inspection planning

• Submit permit application
• Complete required inspections
• Avoid permit inactivity
• Request certificate of occupancy when needed
• Keep CO records

Official sources

• Montgomery Building Inspections
• Montgomery Certificate of Occupancy
• Montgomery Inspection and Permit FAQs

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