Quick guide in building a "New Home" in Baldwin County. Where to start, follow requirements listed in the said order to help you save time. You will need to acquire documentations in the said order to get the next requirement. 

1. Address Request Letter - from Baldwin County 911 
   
   
   •  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. 
     • 911 ADDRESS REQUEST/VERIFICATION FORM
       
       
       
2. Driveway Permit – from County Highway Department or ALDOT  
   
   
   • 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
     • Drive Way Permint Application
   • For driveway located on state highway, contact Alabama Dept. of Transportation (ALDOT) at 251-937-2086
     
     
     
3. Sewer Release or Health Department Septic Tank 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.
     
     
4. Water Release
   
   
   
5. Planning & Zoning Site Plan Approval/Land Use Certificate (depending on location)  
   
   
• 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
    
    
6. Building Department Permit  
   
   
• 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.