The City of Hoover requires a building permit prior to starting any construction work.   This applies to homeowners, business owners and contractors.  Please contact Hoover Building Inspections regarding construction work and permitting at        444-7586.  The following information is helpful regarding the process for obtaining a building permit.   

STEP ONE
Determine the zoning requirements for your proposed project and the zoning classification of the property on which construction will commence.

If the two are different, you may need to initiate action to rezone the property or request a conditional use.

STEP TWO
Determine if the property will be served by a sanitary sewer or by a septic tank.

You may obtain assistance in making this determination by calling the appropriate agency or organization listed below, based on the location of the property:

Important Note Regarding Septic Tanks:
For information regarding septic tank installation, contact the Jefferson County Health Department at (205) 933-9110 if the property is located within Jefferson County or call the Shelby County Health Department at (205) 733-0878 if the property is located in Shelby County.

STEP THREE
Once you have confirmed that the property is properly zoned and you have obtained the necessary information regarding sanitation service, contact the Hoover Inspection Services Department to apply for the necessary permits 205-444-7586. (See permit types for more information.)

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