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. 

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

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.

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/.

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

______ Zoning - Site Plan Approval (also known as a Land Use Certificate) - required for any property located in a zoned area if any structure will be added to the property, if square footage will be added to or modified on an existing structure, or if there will be a change in the use of an existing structure. There may be other projects that require a Site Plan Approval/Land Use Certificate as well. Determine if a property is zoned and if a Site Plan Approval is required by contacting the appropriate Planning & Zoning Dept. The Land Use Certificate must be applied for and issued BEFORE a building permit can be approved and issued.

• Baldwin County Planning & Zoning: apply online in the Citizenserve Portal; for questions or assistance, contact Foley office at 251-972-8523 or Robertsdale office at 251-580-1655
• Town of Elberta Planning & Zoning: 251-986-6174
• Town of Magnolia Springs Planning & Zoning: 251-965-9888, ext 4904
• Town of Perdido Beach Planning & Zoning: 251-962-2200

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

______ 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

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

The following requirements may apply depending on the exact property location on Fort Morgan:

______ Coastal Area Program Permit - for property located on Fort Morgan Peninsula that intersects the Construction Control Line (CCL). Refer to the Coastal Area Program section of this website for additional information. 

______ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Incidental Take Permit (ITP) - for property located on Fort Morgan Peninsula, contact 251-441-5868 or 251-441-5181 or apply online at https://epermits.fws.gov/

Per Section 45-2-170 of the Code of Alabama, 1975: 

The Building Official of Baldwin County, Alabama, shall not issue a building permit for the construction of improvements, including, but not limited to, driveways and foundations which use clays, sand clays, and other materials which may discolor the natural white sands and waters in any of the following unincorporated areas of Baldwin County, Alabama: 

• south of Highway 180
• south of Highway 182
• 600 feet north of Highway 182
• within 500 feet of Baldwin County Highway 2
• anywhere on Ono Island

If the property is located in one of those areas, then a small sample of any proposed fill material (sand, soil, gravel, etc.) must be submitted in person to one of the Building Department offices prior to issuance of a Building Permit. The Building Official will review the fill material to ensure the color and type of fill is acceptable per the state law.

Refer to Section #s 1, 2, and 3 above for required information needed for all types of permit applications. 

______ Permit Application – In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Trade Permit application with the sub-type that matches the type of work.

NOTE for ELECTRICAL PERMITS

For Electrical Permit applications, the Scope of Work must include what structure is going to be powered by the permitted electrical service. The structure must have been permitted by the property owner (or a contractor) before a permit can be issued for the Electrical Permit. The electric utility companies will not connect electrical service for a structure without the issued electrical permit. Electrical services are not permitted for vacant properties with no building permits.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Section #1 above applies to all permits. Section #s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 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

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Section #1 above applies to all permits. Section #s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 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.

1. ______ Permit Application – In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Building Permit (Residential) application with sub-type of Manufactured/Mobile Home or Manufactured/Mobile Home Including Electrical.
   
   
2. ______ 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. 
   
   
3. ______ 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
   
   
4. ______ 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.
   
   
5. ______ 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
     
     
6. ______ 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.
     
     

7. ______ 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.

   ---

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 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.

______ 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. 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.

This section applies to the addition of square footage (horizontally or vertically) to existing 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, & 7above may also apply to this type of project.

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

______ 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 construction requires engineered construction plans to be signed and stamped by an Alabama licensed architect OR engineer. Exceptions: Detailed non-engineered construction plans may be accepted for some small additions.

______ 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.

______ 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

This section applies to alterations, repairs, and interior buildouts *when no square footage is being added* to existing 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, & 7above may also apply to this type of project.

______ Permit Application - In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Building Permit (Residential) application with sub-type of Alterations/Repairs/Buildout of Existing Building.

______ 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 construction requires engineered construction plans to be signed and stamped by an Alabama licensed architect OR engineer. Exceptions: Detailed non-engineered construction plans may be accepted for small additions, alterations/repairs, accessory structures, storage buildings, pole barns, porches, decks, etc.

______ 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

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, & 7above 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.

______ 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.

This section applies to the addition of square footage (horizontally or vertically) to existing 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, & 7above 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 Addition to Existing Building.

______ 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/multi-family construction requires construction plans to be signed and stamped by BOTH an Alabama licensed architect AND 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.

______ 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

This section applies to alterations, repairs, and interior buildouts *when no square footage is being added* to existing 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, & 7above 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 Alterations/Repairs/Buildout of Existing Building.

______ 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/multi-family construction requires construction plans to be signed and stamped by BOTH an Alabama licensed architect AND engineer.

______ 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

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, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 above may also apply to this type of project.

______ In the Citizenserve Portal, submit a Marine Accessory Permit - Special Flood Hazard Area application.

______ 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

A dune walkover is a raised walkway constructed for the purpose of protecting the beach and dune system [between mean high tide and the coastal construction control line (CCL)] from damage that may result from anticipated pedestrian traffic to the beach.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED INFO & DOCUMENTS