Permit Applications

NEW!!!! City of Dothan - Permits Online Portal

You can now apply for permits online at permits.dothan.org.

Apply for all permits online – Commercial and/or Residential.

Review all permits that have been applied for and get real-time updates, as well as emails regarding permits applied for and issued.

Request inspections online through the portal.

Register for a new account using your email:
***If you have previously applied for permits and are unable to register, please contact our office to assist with signing in or select "Forgot Password".  
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Commercial Project Submittal Package (PDF)

Residential Homeowner's Submittal Package (PDF)

Building Permit Applications

Residential

  1. Manufactured Home Setup.pdf
  2. Residential Accessory Structure.pdf
  3. Residential Addition.pdf
  1. Residential Alteration.pdf
  2. Residential Home.pdf

Commercial

  1. Commercial Awning
  1. Commercial Building

Other

  1. Curb Cut
  2. Demolition.pdf
  3. Driveway
  4. Electrical.pdf
  5. Fence.pdf
  6. Fire Protection System
  7. Gas - Gasoline Tank.pdf
  8. House Moving.pdf
  9. Land Disturbing
  1. Lawn Sprinkler
  2. Mechanical.pdf
  3. Paving
  4. Plumbing.pdf
  5. Roofing.pdf
  6. Siding.pdf
  7. Swimming Pool.pdf
  8. Tent
  9. Water Well

Contact Us

  1. Building Inspection Services

    Email

    Physical Address
    126 N Saint Andrews Street
    Dothan, AL 36303

    Mailing Address
    P.O. Box 2128
    Dothan, AL 36302

    Phone: (334) 615-4450

    Office Hours 
    Monday through Friday 
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Customer Service Hours
    Monday through Friday 
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Directory

Sign Permit Applications

  1. Off-premise Sign.pdf
  2. On-premise Sign.pdf
  3. Temporary Sign.pdf

How do I submit a permit application?

  • In-person at the Permits & Inspections office, located in Room 315 of the Dothan Civic Center
  • Email completed application to permits@dothan.org - Staff will reply with additional instructions after reviewing the submittal.
  • Apply Online - for Temporary Sign Permits only
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