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Building & Subcontractor Permits

Type of Permit	Description	Permit Fees / Bonds
Commercial Construction Permit	A commercial building permit is required prior to beginning any construction activity on commercially zoned property, including new construction, additions to commercial buildings, and/or tenant improvements. Download application.	Permit fee: For the construction value of $1 - $1,000, $50 fee, plus $8.50 per thousand or fraction thereof over $1,000. **Required CICT Fee: $1.00 per $1,000. Erosion Control Permit: $400 (if land disturbing activity is involved). Additional bonds may be required.
Residential Construction Permit	A residential building permit is required prior to beginning any construction activity, including new construction, additions, or remodels (interior and exterior). Download application.	Permit fees: New single family homes - $8.50 per thousand of the total valuation of construction (based off of ICC valuation table), $1,500 base fee $100 erosion fee, and a $41.50 issuance fee. For work on an existing home - $8.50 per $1,000 of the valuation of construction plus $41.50 Minimum fee = $50.
Mechanical Permit	Mechanical permits are required for all mechanical work performed in the City of Hoover including furnace and air conditioning installation and replacements, duct installation, and gas conversions. Repair work to existing mechanical systems does not require a permit. A licensed contractor or the property owner must, however, perform repair work to existing mechanical systems. Download application.	Permit fee: $8.50 per $1,000 of job cost, plus $41.50 issuance fee. Minimum fee =$50. Additional fees: **CICT fees, if applicable
Gas Permit	Gas permits are required for all installations, repairs, and alterations to gas lines and gas systems. A master gas fitter must perform all work on gas lines and systems. Spire Energy (formerly Alabama Gas Corporation) will not set a gas meter without a release from the Hoover Inspection Services Department. Download application.	Permit fee: $8.50 per $1,000 of job cost, plus $41.50 issuance fee. Minimum fee =$50 Additional fees: **CICT fees, if applicable
Plumbing Permit	Plumbing permits are required for all plumbing work, whether repairs or new installations. A licensed master plumber or the property owner must perform the plumbing work. Download application.	Permit fee: $8.50 per $1,000 of job cost, plus $41.50 issuance fee. Minimum fee =$50 Additional fees: **CICT fees, if applicable
Electrical Permit	Electrical permits are required for all electrical work, whether repairs or new installations. A licensed Master Electrician or the property owner must perform the work. Download application.	Permit fee: $8.50 per $1,000 of job cost, plus $41.50 issuance fee. Minimum fee =$50 Additional fees: **CICT fees, if applicable
Street Cut Permit	Any work resulting in the cutting, excavation, removal, or replacement of a City street, alley, curbs, or sidewalk requires the issuance of a street-cut permit. Download application.	Fees: $5 (non-refundable), $200 bond (to be refunded upon approved inspection).
Blasting Permits		Blasting Permits are issued by the city's Fire Department. Call (205) 444-7655 for more info.
Driveway Permits		Driveway Permits are issued by the city's Engineering Department. If a driveway accesses a state, county, or federal highway, then appropriate approvals must be obtained. In addition, if the application is for access to an U.S. highway, the Alabama Department of Transportation will be involved in the approval process. You may contact the City of Hoover Engineering Office at 205-444-7626.
Land Disturbance Permit	Required prior to any activity involving the clearing, cutting, excavating, filling, or grading of land or any other activity that alters land topography or vegetative cover. Download application.
Sewer Impact Permit	Required when construction or development will affect a Hoover City Sewer System. Download application.	Fees are based on the type of connection and number and type of fixtures installed. The fee schedule is included in the application packet.