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Permit applications can be submitted online in the Citizenserve Portal or in person at one of the Building Department office locations.

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Section #1: Required for ALL Types of Permit Applications

Refer to the Permit FAQs section of this website for detailed information as to whether you need a permit, who can get a permit, what type of contractor to hire, can owners act as their own contractor, how to get a permit, how much does it cost, how long does it last, etc.

Click below for How To Videos:
How to Register as a Property Owner
How to Register as a Contractor
How to Apply for a Building Department Permit

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS FOR ALL PERMIT APPLICATION TYPES

______ Address Assigned by Baldwin County 911 and/or the Property's Parcel Number - If necessary, you may search for parcel numbers on the Revenue Commissioners Property Search website at baldwinproperty.countygovservices.com/Property/Search or locate on the property tax bill. If an address has not been assigned yet, you may submit an Address Request and Verification on the Baldwin County 911 website at www.baldwin911.org.

______ Applicant Information - In order to apply for a permit, the applicant will be required to certify that either (1) they own the property listed on the application or (2) that the property owner has authorized them to be their representative to act for them. The applicant must be a registered user of the Baldwin County Citizenserve Portal. Register online at www.Citizenserve.com/BaldwinCounty or click here to download the Portal Registration Form. The registration form can be printed, completed, and returned via email or in person at one of the Building Department office locations. Property owners and authorized agents must provide a copy of their government issued photo ID.

______ Property Owner Information - names listed on property deed, mailing address, phone number, email address

______ Contractor Information - business name, mailing address, phone number, email address. The contractor must also be a registered user of the Baldwin County Citizenserve Portal. Register online at www.Citizenserve.com/BaldwinCounty or click here to download the Portal Registration Form. The registration form can be printed, completed, and returned via email or in person at one of the Building Department office locations. Contractors must provide a copy of their contractor license(s) (if applicable), State of Alabama business license, and government issued photo ID.

______ Detailed Scope of Work - detailed description of work to be done, methods to be used, materials to be used, etc.

______ Job Valuation - the cost of labor and material for the project. Only include valuation for the specific type of permit; for example, for a Building Permit for a new house - do not include the cost of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing because those will be separate permits. Note: a copy of the signed contract between the property owner and the contractor may be requested.

______ Use of Building and/or Storage Area - what the building will be used for and what will be stored in the storage areas

Section #2: Contractor Licenses and Requirements

During the application review process, Building Department staff will verify that the contractor listed on the application has registered for access to the Citizenserve Portal, that they have provided copies of their licenses, and that they hold the proper licenses for the scope of work and job valuation provided. Contractors may click here to register online now or may click here to download a hardcopy of the Portal Registration form.

Click below for a how-to video:
How to Register as a Contractor

Property owners should make sure to hire properly licensed contractors and to always ask to see the contractor's licenses! Here are requirements to check for:

ALL CONTRACTORS:

All contractors working in the Baldwin County building permit jurisdiction are required to hold an active State of Alabama business license that is issued through any county in the state. For information on how to obtain the required business license, visit the County's Probate Office website at https://baldwincountyal.gov/government/probate-office/licenses/business-license.

TRADE CONTRACTORS (ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL/HVAC, PLUMBING, and FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLERS):

Electrical contractors are required to hold an active Electrical Contractor license from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board at https://aecb.alabama.gov/.
Mechanical/HVAC contractors are required to hold an active HVAC license from the Alabama Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors Board at https://hacr.alabama.gov/.
Plumbing contractors are required to hold an active Master Plumbers license from the Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board at http://www.pgfb.alabama.gov/.
Gas contractors are required to hold an active Master Gas Fitters license from the Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board at http://www.pgfb.alabama.gov/.
Fire protection sprinkler contractors are required to hold an active Fire Protection Layout Technician – Level III credential from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) at https://www.nicet.org/ and hold an active Sprinkler System Permit from the State of Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office at https://www.firemarshal.alabama.gov/.
Any subcontractor performing commercial or multi-family work (non-residential) with a minimum job valuation (contracts including labor and materials) of $50,000 ($5,000 for swimming pools) under contract to a licensed prime contractor must also be licensed by the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors at https://genconbd.alabama.gov/.

MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS:

Manufactured/Mobile Home Installers are required to hold an active Installers license from the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission at https://amhc.alabama.gov/.

MANUFACTURED/MODULAR HOME OR BUILDING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS:

Manufactured/Modular Homes and Buildings Installers are required to hold an active Installers license that begins with the number "8" from the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission at https://amhc.alabama.gov/.

FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION and ROOFING:

The "Consumers" section of the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board at https://hblb.alabama.gov/consumers/ has great tips to review prior to hiring a contractor.
Contractors who will repair or replace a residential roof with a job valuation (cost of labor & materials) over $2,500.00 are required to hold a home builders roofers license and a $10,000.00 bond; OR they can hold an unlimited home builders license.
Contractors who work with residential structures with a job valuation (cost of labor & materials) over $10,000.00 are required to have a home builders unlimited or limited license. If the work involves more than one trade and/or affects structural integrity, the builder is required to have an unlimited license.
You may search for licensed residential roofers and home builders on the State of Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board website at https://hblb.alabama.gov/.
Contractors who construct any swimming pool with a job valuation of $5,000.00 or more are required to be licensed by the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors at https://genconbd.alabama.gov/.

FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/MULTI-FAMILY CONSTRUCTION:

Contractors who work with commercial or multi-family (non-residential) structures with a job valuation (cost of labor & materials) of $50,000.00 or more or who construct any swimming pool with a job valuation of $5,000.00 or more are required to have a general contractors license. Subcontractors performing minimum contracts including labor and materials of $50,000 ($5,000 swimming pools) or more under contract to a licensed prime contractor must also be licensed by the General Contractors board. You may search for licensed General Contractors on the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors website at https://genconbd.alabama.gov/.

Section #3: Property Owner Acting as Own Contractor

Note: Permits are required even if a property owner acts as their own contractor, performs the construction/work, and does not hire or compensate a contractor.

Click below for a How-To Video:
How to Register as a Property Owner

FOR TRADE PERMITS

Property owners can perform their own mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. However, you should obtain separate permits for each of those trades prior to starting the work.

Although the Baldwin County Building Department does not currently require or issue permits for gas fitting, you must follow the guidelines of the State of Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board. Property owners should not perform their own gas fitting work. Gas fitting work should be performed only by contractors who hold an active Master Gas Fitter license from the Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board at http://www.pgfb.alabama.gov/.

FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

The State of Alabama Home Builders Licensure Law ( https://hblb.alabama.gov/law/) requires residential construction to be performed by a licensed residential home builder. The property owner can request an exemption to that law. This exemption allows the owner of the property to act as his/her own builder even though he/she does not have a license.

You may build or improve your own residence, but it must be for your use and occupancy. It may not be built or improved for the purposes of selling. If you place the residence for sale within one year after the construction is complete, the law will presume that you built it for sale, which is a violation of this exemption.

You may not hire or compensate anyone to supervise the building or improvement of the residence. It is your responsibility to make sure that subcontractors employed by you have the proper licenses required by state law and a State of Alabama business license issued through any county in the state. Your construction must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and zoning regulations.

By claiming exempt status, the property owner waives his/her rights for protection under the provisions of the Home Builders Licensure law. In the event of litigation involving activities resulting from the granting of a permit, the property owner may not make demand of any money from the Homeowner's Recovery Fund, established by the Home Builders Licensure law.

Click to access the Sworn Statement of the Property Owner Claiming Exemption from the Requirements of the State of Alabama Home Builders Licensure Law form. To qualify for this exemption, the property owner must review, complete, and return this form to the Building Department before the permit is issued.

FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Property owners are exempt from the licensing requirements of the State of Alabama General Licensure Law ( https://genconbd.alabama.gov/Law.aspx) pursuant to Section 34-8-1 when acting as their own contractor and providing all materials and supervision for the construction. Any of the work contracted out must comply with the definition in this chapter for general contractor. Section 34-8-7 (a)(3). The property owner should be fully aware of the State Laws and remain in compliance with the requirements for exemption to permit as an owner. Section 34-8-9 (amended 2006).

The property owner should understand that by claiming exempt status, they waive their rights for protection under the provisions of the General Contractors Licensure law and that in the event of litigation involving activities resulting from the granting of this permit.

The property owner should also understand that permits for subcontractor work in electrical, plumbing, gas, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration must hold valid licenses from the appropriate state board of contractors.

Any permit obtained by an owner acting as his/her own contractor may be subject to a review and approval by the Alabama General Contractors Licensure Board.

Click to access the Sworn Statement of the Property Owner Claiming Exemption from the Requirements of the State of Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors Licensure Law form. To qualify for this exemption, the property owner must review, complete, and return this form to the Building Department before the permit is issued.

Section #4: Location Based - for UNZONED Property within a Special Flood Hazard Area and/or a Potential Wetland Area

Section #5: Location Based - for ZONED Property

Section #6: Location Based - for Structure in a Special Flood Hazard Area (FLOOD ZONE) or in a FLOODWAY

NOTE: This section does not apply to permit applications for trades such as Re-Roofing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Sprinklers.

Structures located in a Flood Zone or in a Floodway must meet the Baldwin County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and Flood Zone Requirements. Refer to the Flood Zone Info section of this website for additional information.

CHECKLIST FOR STRUCTURE LOCATED IN A FLOOD ZONE

______ Unzoned Land Disturbance - required for any property located in a unzoned area if any land disturbance will occur within a Special Flood Hazard Area and/or within a Potential Wetland Area. The UnZoned Land Disturbance must be applied for and issued BEFORE a building permit can be approved and issued. Apply to the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department: apply online in the Citizenserve Portal; for questions or assistance, contact 251-580-1655 or Planning@BaldwinCountyAL.gov

______ Temporary Benchmark (TBM) or Elevation Certificate (EC) - TBM must be provided on a survey or statement signed and stamped by an Alabama registered engineer, surveyor, or architect; EC must be provided on an official FEMA Elevation Form that is signed and stamped by an Alabama registered engineer, surveyor, or architect; refer to www.fema.gov/glossary/elevation-certificate

______ Coastal A Zone or V Zone Certificate – required if structure will be located in a Coastal A Zone or in a V Zone; must be signed and stamped by an Alabama registered engineer, surveyor, or architect; download the form here

______ Permit to Develop in a Special Flood Hazard Area – after you apply for a permit and before the permit is issued, the contractor or property owner will be required to review and sign a Flood Permit form that will be provided to you by the Building Department

______ Finished Construction Elevation Certificate - must be submitted after permit is issued, near the end of the project before scheduling the final building inspection; must be signed and stamped by an Alabama registered engineer, surveyor, or architect

CHECKLIST FOR STRUCTURE LOCATED IN A FLOODWAY

______ "No-Rise Certificate" – designed by an Alabama registered professional engineer; refer to www.fema.gov/glossary/no-rise-certification-floodways

Section #7: Location Based - for FORT MORGAN of Gulf Shores

Section #8: Location Based - for Fill Material Requirements

*****BELOW THIS LINE: LOOK FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF PERMITS*****

Trade Permits (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, & Fire Protection Sprinklers)

Accessory Structures (Barns, Sheds, Storage Buildings, Gazebos, etc.)

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Section #1 above applies to all permits. Section #s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 above may also apply to this type of project.

______ Permit Application – In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Building Permit (Residential) or a Building Permit (Commercial/Multi-Family) application with sub-type of Accessory Structure (Barn/Shed/Storage Building/Gazebo/etc:

Choose the Residential option if the accessory structure will be constructed or installed on a property that already has a primary residential structure such as a one-family dwelling (house, manufactured mobile/modular home, tiny home, barndominium, etc.)
Choose the Commercial/Multi-Family option if the accessory structure will be constructed or installed on a property that has no structures or a property that already has a primary commercial or multi-family structure such as a business, office, restaurant, retail store, townhouse over 3 stories, apartments, condominiums, etc.

______ Address Request, Verification, or Correction Letter – required if this will be the first structure on the property; you may submit an Address Request and Verification on the Baldwin County 911 website at www.baldwin911.org.

______ Proof of Ownership – a copy of a certified deed will be required only if the deed has not been recorded with the Probate Office or the current owner is not listed on the Revenue Commission Office property tax records as of yet

______ Construction Plans – refer to adopted building codes and supplemental code for additional information; must be drawn to scale; provided in a digital PDF format. All residential new construction requires engineered construction plans to be signed and stamped by an Alabama licensed architect OR engineer. All commercial/multi-family/non-residential construction requires construction plans to be signed and stamped by both an Alabama licensed architect AND engineer. Exceptions: Detailed non-engineered construction plans may be accepted for small additions, alterations/repairs, accessory structures, storage buildings, pole barns, porches, decks, etc. However, depending on the size, use, and complexity of the project, engineered plans may still be required.

______ Site Plan - must be drawn to scale; must indicate footprint of all existing structures as well as the proposed structure (with dimensions); must include all distances from property lines and from other structures on property, etc.

______ Driveway Permit - required if this will be the first structure on the property; confirmation from appropriate authority that culvert has been applied for, is existing, is not required, or is not county maintained:

For driveway located on state highway, contact Alabama Dept. of Transportation (ALDOT) at 251-937-2086
For driveway located on any road other than a state highway, apply online on the County's Highway Department website. For questions, contact the Baldwin County Highway Dept.: North Baldwin: 251-937-0371, Central Baldwin 251-972-6897, or South Baldwin 251-990-4635

______ Sewer Release or Health Department Release - required only if plumbing will be added to this structure

For sewer service, contact the sewer utility company for the property’s area to obtain sewer release.
For septic tanks, contact the Baldwin County Health Department at 251-947-3618 or 251-937-6935 to obtain septic tank release.

______ Type of Construction - will the accessory structure be constructed/built on-site or will it be a pre-manufactured structure that is already assembled and transported to the site?

______ Use of Building and/or Storage Area - what the building will be used for and what will be stored in the storage areas?

______ Any additional documentation deemed necessary by the Building Department

Marine Accessory (ex. Boathouse, Pier, Dock, etc.)

This type of application is required for any new construction of, addition to, or alteration/repair of a MARINE ACCESSORY (ex. boathouse, pier, dock, etc.) that is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area.

If the marine accessory is not located within a Special Flood Hazard Area, the Baldwin County Building Department does not require a permit for the work; and this application is not required. However, other agencies may still require approval before the work begins. We strongly suggest you contact the US Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District at 251-690-2658 AND the State Lands Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at 251-621-1238 for more information.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Section #1 above applies to all permits. Section #s 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 above may also apply to this type of project.

______ In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Flood Permit application with the sub-type of Marine Accessory (Boathouse/Pier/Dock/Boatlift/Bulkhead/Seawall).

______ Address Request, Verification, or Correction Letter – required if there is not a residential dwelling already on the same property with a verified Baldwin County 911 address; submit an Address Request and Verification on the Baldwin County 911 website at www.baldwin911.org

______ Proof of Ownership – a copy of a certified deed will be required only if the deed has not been recorded with the Probate Office or the current owner is not listed on the Revenue Commission Office property tax records as of yet

______ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit - Visit the US Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District website (https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory.aspx) or call 251-690-2658 for info

______ Alabama State Lands Division Permit (Notice of Intent to Impact State Owned Submerged Land) - Visit the State Lands Division webs (https://www.outdooralabama.com/about-us/state-lands-division) or call 251-621-1238 for info

______ Any additional documentation deemed necessary by the Building Department

Dune Walkovers

A dune walkover is a raised walkway constructed for the purpose of protecting the beach and dune system between mean high tide and the construction control (CCL) line from damage that may result from anticipated pedestrian traffic to the beach, and which is no more than six (6) feet in width for multiple family/commercial/public structures, no more than four (4) feet in width for single family/two family structures, constructed without roof or walls, elevated at least one (1) foot above the dune, and extends seaward of the vegetation line.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Section #s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 above may apply to this type permit application.

______ Permit Application – In the Citizenserve Portal under the Building Department section, submit a Coastal Area Program Permit application. Visit the Coastal Area Program website at https://baldwincountyal.gov/departments/building-inspection/coastal-area-program for more info.

______ An approved Zoning Site Plan from the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department – In the Citizenserve Portal under the Planning & Zoning Department section, submit a Zoning Site Plan application. Visit the Planning & Zoning Department website at https://baldwincountyal.gov/departments/planning-zoning for more info.

______ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Incidental Take Permit (ITP) - Visit the USFWS website at https://epermits.fws.gov/ or call 251-441-5868 or 251-441-5181 for info.

______ Proof of Ownership – a copy of a certified deed will be required if the deed has not been recorded with the Probate Office or the current owner is not listed on the Revenue Commission Office property tax records as of yet

______ Recent Survey - A recent survey prepared and stamped by a Professional Land Surveyor registered in the State of Alabama; survey should show all existing and proposed structures as well as all construction details for the proposed dune walkover. It should include the height, width, and length of the walkover, dune height, vegetation line, and construction control line (CCL).

______ Construction Plans - must be drawn to scale and provided in a digital PDF format

______ Any additional documentation deemed necessary by the Coastal Area Program division of the Building Department

GENERAL GUIDELINES

A dune walkover shall be constructed to the following standards:

A. There shall be no more than one (1) dune walkover per parcel.

B. Dune walkovers shall begin at the existing ground level elevation of the principal landward structure.

C. The maximum width of the dune walkover structure shall be no more than four (4) feet for single family/two family structures and no more than six (6) feet for multiple family/commercial/public structures. Maximum widths shall be applicable to all sections of the dune walkover structure, including but not limited to steps, ramps, landings and decks.

D. The elevation from the bottom of floor joists of the dune walkover shall be no less than one (1) foot and no more than three (3) feet above the maximum elevation of the dune system being traversed.

E. No vertical or horizontal structures shall be allowed above thirty-eight (38) inches from the walking surface, i.e., roofs, walls, pergolas, etc.

F. Handrails, if any, shall be no higher than thirty-six (36) to thirty-eight (38) inches above the walking service for Single- and Two-Family Dwellings.

G. The dune walkover shall terminate ten (10) feet seaward of the vegetative line of the dune.

H. The location and length of the dune walkover is to be coordinated through and approved by the delegated authority of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

I. No lighting shall be utilized on a dune walkover.

J. No dune walkover construction shall occur during the sea turtle nesting season from May 1 through November 1.

Manufactured Homes/Mobile Homes/Trailers

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Section #1 above applies to all permits. Section #s 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 above may also apply to this type of project.

NOTE: If a manufactured home will be installed on a lot in an approved Mobile Home Park, then items 4, 5, & 6 listed below will not be required.

______ Permit Application – In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Building Permit (Residential) application with sub-type of Manufactured/Mobile Home Installation or Manufactured/Mobile Home Installation Including Electrical.
______ Address Request, Verification, or Correction Letter – required for all new construction; you may submit an Address Request and Verification on the Baldwin County 911 website at www.baldwin911.org.
______ Proof of Ownership – a copy of a certified deed will be required if the deed has not been recorded with the Probate Office or the current owner is not listed on the property tax records as of yet; if the manufactured home will be installed in an approved Mobile Home Park, then a lease agreement with address and lot number signed by both parties may be accepted
______ Site Plan - must be drawn to scale; must indicate footprint of all existing structures as well as the proposed structure (with dimensions); must include all distances from property lines and from other structures on property, etc.
______ Driveway Permit - confirmation from appropriate authority that culvert has been applied for, is existing, is not required, or is not county maintained:
- For driveway located on state highway, contact Alabama Dept. of Transportation (ALDOT) at 251-937-2086
- For driveway located on any road other than a state highway, apply online on the County's Highway Dept website. For questions, contact the Baldwin County Highway Dept.: North Baldwin: 251-937-0371, Central Baldwin 251-972-6897, or South Baldwin 251-990-4635
______ Sewer Release or Health Department Release -
- For sewer service, contact the sewer utility company for the property’s area to obtain sewer release.
- For septic tanks, contact the Baldwin County Health Department at 251-947-3618 or 251-937-6935 to obtain septic tank release.
______ Manufactured/Mobile Home Installer Contact Information - the installer must hold a license from the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (no homeowners are allowed to install or setup). The certified installer must complete their registration in the Citizenserve Portal before the mobile home permit application will be approved. During the registration process, the person listed on the Certified Mobile Home Installer License must be the person who provides their contact information, signature, and documents. The required documents include copies of the installer's state issued ID (such as a driver’s license), State of Alabama Business License, and certified installer license

If the Manufactured/Mobile Home will be installed within a Special Flood Hazard Area, the following additional items will be required:

______ Engineered Foundation Plan - must be provided in a digital PDF format; must be signed and stamped by an Alabama licensed architect OR engineer

______ Unzoned Land Disturbance - required for any property located in a unzoned area if any land disturbance will occur within a Special Flood Hazard Area and/or within a Potential Wetland Area. The UnZoned Land Disturbance must be applied for and issued BEFORE a building permit can be approved and issued. Apply to the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Department: apply online in the Citizenserve Portal; for questions or assistance, contact 251-580-1655 or Planning@BaldwinCountyAL.gov

______ Temporary Benchmark (TBM) or Elevation Certificate (EC) - TBM must be provided on a survey or statement signed and stamped by an Alabama registered engineer, surveyor, or architect; EC must be provided on an official FEMA Elevation Form that is signed and stamped by an Alabama registered engineer, surveyor, or architect; refer to www.fema.gov/glossary/elevation-certificate

______ Coastal A Zone or V Zone Certificate – required if structure will be located in a Coastal A Zone or in a V Zone; must be signed and stamped by an Alabama registered engineer, surveyor, or architect; download the form here

______ Permit to Develop in a Special Flood Hazard Area – after you apply for a permit and before the permit is issued, the contractor or property owner will be required to review and sign a Flood Permit form that will be provided to you by the Building Department

______ Finished Construction Elevation Certificate - must be submitted after permit is issued, near the end of the project before scheduling the final building inspection; must be signed and stamped by an Alabama registered engineer, surveyor, or architect

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS

No manufactured home should be installed until after a Mobile Home Installation Permit has been issued.
A separate electrical permit is required.
Before an electrical permit for a manufactured home can be issued, the property owner or contractor must first obtain a Mobile Home Installation Permit.
Only Zone II manufactured homes are allowed to be setup or re-setup in Baldwin County.
The manufactured home installer must hold a license from the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (no homeowners are allowed to install or setup). This is a state and federal law; the Baldwin County Commission has adopted the enforcement of the regulations.
For information concerning Zone II classification or to verify licensed installers, you may contact the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission at 334-242-4036 or online at www.amhc.alabama.gov.
Permits are not required for re-roofing, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, exterior windows/doors/siding, or interior alterations/repairs of mobile homes.
Separate permits are required for additions, decks/porches, handrails/guardrails, stairs, and accessory structures such as carports, storage buildings, pole barns, etc.

Modular Homes

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Section #1 above applies to all permits. Section #s 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 above may also apply to this type of project.

______ Permit Application – In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Building Permit (Residential) application with sub-type of Modular Home Installation or Modular Home Installation Including Electrical.

______ Proof of Ownership – a copy of a certified deed will be required if the deed has not been recorded with the Probate Office or the current owner is not listed on the property tax records as of yet; if the manufactured home will be installed in an approved Mobile Home Park, then a lease agreement with address and lot number signed by both parties may be accepted

______ Site Plan - must be drawn to scale; must indicate footprint of all existing structures as well as the proposed structure (with dimensions); must include all distances from property lines and from other structures on property, etc.

______ Driveway Permit - confirmation from appropriate authority that culvert has been applied for, is existing, is not required, or is not county maintained:

For driveway located on state highway, contact Alabama Dept. of Transportation (ALDOT) at 251-937-2086
For driveway located on any road other than a state highway, apply online on the County's Highway Dept website. For questions, contact the Baldwin County Highway Dept.: North Baldwin: 251-937-0371, Central Baldwin 251-972-6897, or South Baldwin 251-990-4635

______ Sewer Release or Health Department Release -

For sewer service, contact the sewer utility company for the property’s area to obtain sewer release.
For septic tanks, contact the Baldwin County Health Department at 251-947-3618 or 251-937-6935 to obtain septic tank release.

______ Construction Plans - must be approved and stamped by the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC). Modular homes shall be certified by an Alabama licensed engineer to meet the adopted wind loads.

______ Engineered Foundation Plan and Anchorage to Foundation Plan - must be provided in a digital PDF format; must be signed and stamped by an Alabama licensed engineer; must equal or exceed local adopted codes

______ Modular Home Installer Contact Information - the installer must hold a license from the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (no homeowners are allowed to install or setup). The certified installer must complete their registration in the Citizenserve Portal before the modular home permit application will be approved. During the registration process, the person listed on the Certified Modular Home Installer License must be the person who provides their contact information, signature, and documents. The required documents include copies of the installer's state issued ID (such as a driver’s license), State of Alabama Business License, and certified installer license.

If the Modular Home will be installed within a Special Flood Hazard Area, the following additional items will be required:

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MODULAR HOME INSTALLATIONS

No modular home should be installed until after a Modular Home Installation Permit has been issued.
A separate electrical permit is required.
Before an electrical permit for a modular home installation can be issued, the property owner or contractor must first obtain a Modular Home Installation Permit.
The modular home installer must hold a license from the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (no homeowners are allowed to install or setup). This is a state and federal law; the Baldwin County Commission has adopted the enforcement of the regulations.
To verify licensed installers, you may contact the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission at 334-242-4036 or online at www.amhc.alabama.gov.
Separate permits are required for additions, decks/porches, handrails/guardrails, stairs, and accessory structures such as carports, storage buildings, pole barns, etc.
Modular Homes shall be required to have a Final Inspection after exterior of structure and any on‐site construction are complete.
Modular Homes shall be installed as per the engineered installation instructions
Modular Homes shall be inspected for compliance with engineered instructions and any applicable current local adopted codes.
In factory construction and components are not the responsibility of the Baldwin County Building Department.

Residential: New Construction [ex. One-Family Dwellings (such as Houses, Tiny Homes, Barndominiums), Two-Family Dwellings/Duplexes, or Townhouses (Up to 3 Stories)]

This section applies to the construction of new structures listed in Section R101.2 of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC).

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Section #1 above applies to all permits. Section #s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 above may also apply to this type of project.

______ Permit Application - In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Building Permit (Residential) application with sub-type of New Construction.

______ Proof of Ownership – a copy of a certified deed will be required only if the deed has not been recorded with the Probate Office or the current owner is not listed on the Revenue Commission Office property tax records as of yet

______ Construction Plans – refer to adopted building codes and supplemental code for additional information; must be drawn to scale; provided in a digital PDF format. Residential new construction requires engineered construction plans to be signed and stamped by an Alabama licensed architect OR engineer.

______ Site Plan - must be drawn to scale; must indicate footprint of all existing structures as well as the proposed structure (with dimensions); must include all distances from property lines and from other structures on property, etc.

______ Driveway Permit - confirmation from appropriate authority that culvert has been applied for, is existing, is not required, or is not county maintained:

For driveway located on state highway, contact Alabama Dept. of Transportation (ALDOT) at 251-937-2086
For driveway located on any road other than a state highway, apply online on the County's Highway Dept website. For questions, contact the Baldwin County Highway Dept.: North Baldwin: 251-937-0371, Central Baldwin 251-972-6897, or South Baldwin 251-990-4635

______ Sewer Release or Health Department Release -

For sewer service, contact the sewer utility company for the property’s area to obtain sewer release.
For septic tanks, contact the Baldwin County Health Department at 251-947-3618 or 251-937-6935 to obtain septic tank release.

______ Use of Building and/or Storage Area - what the building will be used for and what will be stored in the storage areas

______ Any additional documentation deemed necessary by the Building Department.

Residential: Additions [ex. One-Family Dwellings (such as Houses, Tiny Homes, Barndominiums), Two-Family Dwellings/Duplexes, or Townhouses (Up to 3 Stories)]

Residential: Alterations, Repairs, and Interior Buildouts [ex. One-Family Dwellings (such as Houses, Tiny Homes, Barndominiums), Two-Family Dwellings/Duplexes, or Townhouses (Up to 3 Stories)]

Commercial/Multi-Family: New Construction (ex. Businesses, Offices, Restaurants, Retail Stores, Townhouses Over 3 Stories, Apartments, Condominiums, Etc.)

This section applies to the construction of new structures listed in Section 101.2 of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC).

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Section #1 above applies to all permits. Section #s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 above may also apply to this type of project.

______ Permit Application – In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Building Permit (Commercial/Multi-Family) application with sub-type of New Construction.

______ Address Request, Verification, or Correction Letter – required for all new construction; you may submit an Address Request and Verification on the Baldwin County 911 website at www.baldwin911.org.

______ Proof of Ownership – a copy of a certified deed will be required only if the deed has not been recorded with the Probate Office or the current owner is not listed on the Revenue Commission Office property tax records as of yet

______ Construction Plans – refer to adopted building codes and supplemental code for additional information; must be drawn to scale; provided in a digital PDF format. Non-residential/commercial construction requires construction plans to be signed and stamped by BOTH an Alabama licensed architect AND engineer.

For driveway located on state highway, contact Alabama Dept. of Transportation (ALDOT) at 251-937-2086
For driveway located on any road other than a state highway, apply online on the County's Highway Dept website. For questions, contact the Baldwin County Highway Dept.: North Baldwin: 251-937-0371, Central Baldwin 251-972-6897, or South Baldwin 251-990-4635

______ Sewer Release or Health Department Release:

For sewer service, contact the sewer utility company for the property’s area to obtain sewer release.
For septic tanks, contact the Baldwin County Health Department at 251-947-3618 or 251-937-6935 to obtain septic tank release.

______ Use of Building and/or Storage Area - what the building will be used for and what will be stored in the storage areas

______ Any additional documentation deemed necessary by the Building Department.

Commercial/Multi-Family: Additions (ex. Businesses, Offices, Restaurants, Retail Stores, Townhouses Over 3 Stories, Apartments, Condominiums, Etc.)

Commercial/Multi-Family: Alterations, Repairs, and Interior Buildouts (ex. Businesses, Offices, Restaurants, Retail Stores, Townhouses Over 3 Stories, Apartments, Condominiums, Etc.)

Towers: New Construction

This section applies to the construction of new tower structures listed in Section 101.2 of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC).

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Section #1 above applies to all permits. Section #s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 above may also apply to this type of project.

______ Permit Application – In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Building Permit (Commercial/Multi-Family) application with sub-type of Tower/New Construction.

______ Address Request, Verification, or Correction Letter – required for all new construction; you may submit an Address Request and Verification on the Baldwin County 911 website at www.baldwin911.org.

______ Proof of Ownership – a copy of a certified deed will be required only if the deed has not been recorded with the Probate Office or the current owner is not listed on the Revenue Commission Office property tax records as of yet

______ Construction Plans – refer to adopted building codes and supplemental code for additional information; must be signed and stamped by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Alabama; must be provided in a digital PDF format and drawn to scale; subject to applicable wind loads in compliance with the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC); must include foundation plans; must include electrical plans/riser.

______ Site Plan - must be provided in a digital PDF format and drawn to scale; must indicate footprint of all existing structures as well as the proposed structure (with dimensions); must include all distances from property lines and from other structures on property, etc.

______ Driveway Permit - confirmation from appropriate authority that culvert has been applied for, is existing, is not required, or is not county maintained:

For driveway located on state highway, contact Alabama Dept. of Transportation (ALDOT) at 251-937-2086
For driveway located on any road other than a state highway, apply online on the County's Highway Dept website. For questions, contact the Baldwin County Highway Dept.: North Baldwin: 251-937-0371, Central Baldwin 251-972-6897, or South Baldwin 251-990-4635

______ FCC Letter of Approval - this must be obtained and provided to the Building Department after the building permit is issued. The FCC will not issue their approval without the building permit.

______ FAA Letter of Approval

______ Any additional documentation deemed necessary by the Building Department.

Note: separate permits are required for electrical trade work and for any additional buildings before being installed, constructed, altered, repaired, or demolished.

Towers: Co-Locate, Alterations, or Repairs