Permit Procedures & Applications

Requirements, Procedures & Plan Submittals

All building plan submittals may be dropped off on the 2nd floor of Pelham City Hall, located at 3162 Pelham Parkway. Please make sure you include all required documents.

Permit Fees & Payments

Payments may be made via mail or phone by dialing 205.620.6480. Read the revised City of Pelham Schedule of Fees.

Permit Procedures Commercial Handbook with architect floor plans
Cooridor Overlay District with a scene from a city street with a street sign
Residential Permit Procedures Slideshow showing wooden frame of a house under construction
Subdivision Regulations with houses and green grass

Permits & Applications

Building Department

  1. Application to Develop in a Special Flood Hazard Area
  2. Banner Permit Application
  3. Building Demolition Permit Application
  4. Commercial Building Permit Application
  5. Conditional Use Car Lots
  6. Conditional Use Permit - CBD Shops
  7. Conditional Use Permit - Financial Services
  8. Conditional Use Permit - Massage Parlor
  9. Conditional Use Permit - Pawn Shops
  10. Conditional Use Permit - Thrift Stores
  11. Conditional Use Tattoo Parlors
  12. Conditional Use Tobacco and Vape
  13. Cooridor Overlay District Requirements
  14. Corridor Overlay District Checklist
  15. Driveway Permit Application
  16. Electrical Permit Application
  17. Fence Permit Application
  18. Fire Protection Permit Application
  19. Garage Sale Permit Application
  20. Gas Permit Application
  21. Land Disturbing Activity Permit Application
  22. Landscaping Permit Application
  23. Low Voltage Permit Application
  24. Mechanical Permit Application
  25. New Business Inspection Checklist
  26. New Business Inspection Request
  27. New Business Packet
  28. Plat Approval Application
  29. Plumbing Permit Application
  30. PZ Property Rezoning Application
  31. Residential Building Permit Application
  32. Right of Way Encroachment Application
  33. Roofing Permit Application
  34. Sign Permit Application
  35. Special Event Permit Application
  36. Subcontractors List
  37. Swimming Pool Permit Application Packet
  38. Tower Permit Application
  39. Utility Right of Way Permit Application
  40. Zoning Board of Adjustment Application
  41. Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals Application
  42. Zoning Information Request Application

Business License & Taxes

  1. Business Emergency Information
  2. Business License Application
  3. Food Truck Business License Application
  4. Gas and Fuel Tax Form
  5. Liquor Tax Report Form
  6. Lodgings Tax Form
  7. Sales, Use, and Rental Tax Report Form
  8. Statement of Projected Receipts

Credit Card Payments

Visa, MasterCard, or Discover can be accepted in person. There is a 3.5% convenience fee or $3.00 charged by the card company if a debit or credit card is used. Cash, money order, cashier's check, or check is accepted. 

Additional Information

  • A Permit fee is based on the square footage of the home improvement.
  • The builder is required to pay a sewer impact fee at the time the permit is purchased if the project is going on the sewer system.
  • Inspections are to be called in the day before an inspection is needed.
  • All construction is to be in accordance with the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, International Residential Code, 2021 edition, and the 2020 National Electrical Code.
  • A form board survey for all residential homes is REQUIRED before an inspection can be scheduled. 
  • For additional adopted codes and regulations, call 205.620.6411 or 205.620.6495.
  • All contractors, subs, and suppliers must be licensed with the City of Pelham. Proof of State certification is required for certain classifications. Contractors are to check with the Planning and Zoning Administrator regarding the zoning of property sites before submitting plans for construction.