Building Department

City of Gadsden Building Department

The goal of the Building Department for the City of Gadsden is to provide protection for the health, safety and welfare of the general public in relation to the use and occupancy of structures by the enforcement of International Building Codes and to protect the general public from abuse by unlicensed Contractors or sub-contractors by enforcement of State Contractor Licensing Laws.


Department Scope



  • The Building Department is responsible for issuing building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits for commercial and residential building projects in Gadsden.
  • The Building Department is also responsible for issuing permits for Rental Inspections for all rental properties in Gadsden, as required by City Ordinance.
  • The Building Department enforces Zoning Ordinances for Gadsden. This includes investigating businesses operating in residential districts, or in improper zones.
  • The Building Department enforces Nuisance Abatement complaints involving abandoned vehicles, trash and debris in yards, abandoned houses, overgrown grass and weeds.

Apply for Permits, Licenses, Plans, etc.

To apply online, please click here.

Documents

Procedures, Forms, and Information

  1. Building Permit Procedures
  2. ADA Requirements for Public Restrooms
  3. Cell Tower Permit Application Information
  4. Elevation Certificate
  5. Rental Inspection Application

Permits and Fees

  1. Fee Schedule - Building Permit
  2. Cell Tower Permit Application Information
  3. Sign Permit Application
  4. Flood Plain Development Permit Application
  5. Fee Schedule - Plumbing Permit
  6. Fee Schedule - Mechanical Permit
  7. Fee Schedule - Gas Permit
  8. Fee Schedule - Electrical Permit
  9. Building Permit Application
  10. On-Premise Sign PDF

Codes and Amendments

  1. Mechanical Code Amendments
  2. Residential Code Amendments
  3. Gas Code Amendments
  4. National Electrical Code Amendments
  5. Property Maintenance Code Amendments
  6. Plumbing Code Amendment 1
  7. Plumbing Code Amendment 2
  8. Fire Code Requirements For Business