Building Permits in Alabama

Track construction activity across 3 Alabama cities. Each city page shows the source date and available permit and contractor fields.

3
Cities Covered
23,956
Active Permits
The short version
  • PermitGrab tracks building permits across 3 Alabama cities using records from official municipal sources.
  • 23,956 Alabama building permit records are in our database.
  • Montgomery has 9,027 tracked permits.

How much does a building permit cost in Alabama?

Most building permits in the United States cost between $150 and $2,000, with a national median around $1,300. Permit fees are usually set as a percentage of the declared project value — commonly 0.5% to 2% — or on a per-$1,000-of-valuation schedule, so a larger Alabama project pays a proportionally larger permit fee.

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Alabama Cities

Montgomery building permits

9027 permits
Value not reported
Newest record 2026-10-30

Birmingham building permits

8334 permits
Value not reported
Newest record 2026-11-04

Mobile building permits

6595 permits
Value not reported
Newest record 2026-11-04

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Alabama Construction Market

We're tracking 23,956 active building permits across 3 Alabama cities, led by Montgomery with 9027 tracked permits.

PermitGrab aggregates public permit records from official Alabama sources. Publishing schedules and available fields vary by jurisdiction; each city page shows its source and newest available record date.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama Building Permits

How many cities have active building permits in Alabama?

PermitGrab tracks building permits in 3 Alabama cities. Source dates and available fields vary by city.

Which Alabama city has the most building permits?

Montgomery currently leads Alabama with 9027+ active building permits.

How often is Alabama permit data updated?

Public sources update on their own schedules. Each Alabama city page shows its newest available source date and fields.

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