Commercial Building Permits

Please review the requirements for permit issuance below. For fees associated with each permit, please refer to the Permit Fee Schedule. For current code editions, please refer to the Building Department Current Code Editions. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Building Department at 334-448-2740.

Please note that any contract of $50,000 or more for commercial structures requires a State of Alabama General Contractors License. For information pertaining to this license, please contact the State Licensing Board for General Contractors.

Requirements & Guidelines

Review the requirements and guidelines before submitting your Building Permit Application:

Requirements & Guidelines

Accessory Building/Structure Application

  • Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department 334-448-2730
  • Need a site plan showing the size, location and setbacks.

Requirements & Guidelines

Electrical Permit Application

Requirements & Guidelines

Plumbing Permit Application

Requirements & Guidelines

Gas Fitting Permit Application

Requirements & Guidelines

HVAC Permit Application

Requirements & Guidelines

  • Commercial structures must meet the approval of the City of Phenix City Fire Marshall
  • Must meet approval of a Code Enforcement Officer
  • For newly constructed building, must pass final inspection
  • Business License Application is required

Requirements & Guidelines

Swimming Pool Permit Application

  • Must have State of Alabama License to install swimming pools
  • Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730
  • Need a site plan showing pool 10 feet from any structure
  • Must have fence

Requirements & Guidelines

Fence Permit Application

  • Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730
  • Need a site plan showing fence size, height and location

Requirements & Guidelines

Demolition Permit Application

Requirements & Guidelines

Sign Permit Application

  • Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730
  • Site plan stamped by Alabama architect or land surveyor
  • Two complete sets of plans with an Alabama architect stamp (one will be returned, one kept on file in the Building Department)
  • Provide the UL Approved number(s) for lighted signs

Requirements & Guidelines

House Moving Permit Application

Construction Industry Craft Training Fees

Effective October 1, 2016

As required per Act 2015-308 of the Alabama Legislature, there shall be a fee of $1.00 for every $1,000 for the issuance of non-residential construction building permits.