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BEGINNING FEBRUARY 3, 2020: With the adoption of the new codes (Ordinance 1842, 1843, 1844, and 1845) Fees will be calculated for all trade and building permits by:

• For a valuation up to and including $5,000, the fee shall be $50.00.
• For a valuation over $5,000, the fee shall be $9 per thousand or fraction thereof.
• Incomplete or failed inspections: $55.00 each
• After Hours inspections fee:
  • Up to 4 hours: $300.00
  • Each additional hour: $75.00

There are no fees for individual items, such as sinks, fans, etc. Fees are based on job valuation cost.
Pleaes call our office at 205-325-5321 if you have any questions or concerns.

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Building Permits

Jefferson County Development Services Department is responsible for issuing building permits. Separate permits are required for:

• Building
• Plumbing
• Gas
• Electrical Work
• Moving a Structure
• Miscellaneous Construction
• Demolition
• Low Voltage

Building Permits Checklists

• Residential New Construction and Additions
• Commercial New Construction and Additions

Fees
Fees will be calculated for all Building and Trade and permits according to the guidelines below:

• For a valuation up to and including $5,000, the fee shall be $50.00. (Beginning February 2020)
• For a valuation over $5,000, the fee shall be $9 per thousand or fraction thereof. (Beginning February 2020)
• Moving a structure - $100.00
• Demolish a building or structure - $9.00 per thousand/Minimum fee: $100.00
• Erect a Group A tent - $50.00
• Erect a sign – For a valuation of $5000.00 or less - $50.00 Fee. For valuations over $5000.00 - $9.00 per thousand or fraction thereof the total valuation

Building Inspections

The Jefferson County Development Services Department inspects all construction or work for which a permit is required at various intervals.
Development Services Department does not inspect existing properties for code violations.

Fees: (Beginning February 3, 2020)

• Incomplete or failed inspections: $55.00 each
• After Hours inspections fee:
  • Up to 4 hours: $300.00
  • Each additional hour: $75.00

Building Plans Examination

Commercial and residential construction plans are reviewed to ensure that the design meets all applicable codes. Plan review greatly reduces the number of construction mistakes that occur during the construction process. Many dollars can be saved if problems are caught at the review stage and not during the actual construction.

Fees
A non-refundable application submittal and plans-checking fee is paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking. The fee is $1.00 per thousand or fraction thereof of the valuation. If a building permit is obtained from the County within nine months of the application submittal, the cost of the permit is reduced by the amount of the application and plans-checking fee. This fee is generally limited to commercial construction. Residential plans are generally reviewed at the time of permit application.

Downloadable Forms:

Jefferson County Code Ordinances

• Building Codes Adopted Dec 2019
• Electrical Codes Adopted Dec 2019
• Fuel Gas Codes Adopted Dec 2019
• Plumbing Codes Adopted Dec 2019

Contractor Information, Affidavits, and Bonds

• Electrical Contractor Information Sheet
• Gas Contractor Information Sheet
• Plumbing Contractor Information Sheet
• Building Demolition Bond

Applications for Permits:

All Applications for Permits on this site are for reference only and are subject to change.

• Application for Permit to Demolish a Building
• Application for Miscellaneous Building Permit
• Application for Permit to Move a Building
• Application for Non-Residential Building Permit
• Application for Residential Building Permit