Montgomery Alabama Fence, Shed, Pool, and Window Permit Guide

Montgomery requires permits for sheds, storage buildings, fence replacements over three feet, window replacement, and residential pool barriers, with site-plan details required for several common projects.

Permit takeaway

Montgomery's inspection FAQ says new fences and fence replacements over three feet require permits, accessory structures and storage buildings require permits for placement, and window replacement requires a permit.

Zoning and placement

Fence and shed applications need site plans or drawings showing distances from dwellings, other structures, property lines, and overall property layout.

Building and trade review

Residential pools require a perimeter fence with minimum height, opening, gate, self-closing, self-latching, and locking-device standards.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the project includes a fence over three feet, replacement fence, shed, storage building, portable building, pool, window replacement, or uncertain property-line layout.

Documents to prepare

• Fence site plan
• Shed placement drawing
• Distances to structures and property lines
• Pool barrier details
• Window replacement scope

Inspection planning

• Prepare site plan
• Submit permit application
• Coordinate inspection requirements
• Build according to approved placement
• Complete final approval

Official sources

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

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