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Building & Safety Division

The City of Anniston, Division of Building & Safety, is established to ensure the safeguarding of the citizens of Anniston regarding public health, safety and general welfare through aggressive implementation, public education, and enforcement of the codes adopted by the City of Anniston encompassing hazards that may be imposed on the built environment. To facilitate the functions of the Division of Building & Safety, a staff of trained individuals is tasked with this endeavor.

The Division of Building & Safety consists of the following departments:

 
  • Code Enforcement; ensures compliance of the Code of Ordinances adopted by the City of Anniston and to promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare; to provide the orderly development and growth for the general good and benefit to the people of Anniston.
 
  • Fire Marshal; who ensures compliance with all fire codes and life safety issues. The Fire Marshal heads the Division of Building & Safety.

Inspections, Fees, & Zoning

Online Construction Permits

The City of Anniston, Alabama’s Building & Safety Department has officially launched our new online permitting portal through GovWell — giving residents and contractors convenient, around-the-clock access to apply for and manage building permits.

You can access the new portal here: https://annistonal.gov/building-department.

Using the online portal, you’ll be able to:

  • Apply for decks, fences, sheds, pools, additions, and more
  • Submit changes or corrections
  • Upload digital plans
  • Pay securely online
  • Request and schedule inspections
  • Track permit progress
  • Receive completion certificates

 

Contractors can also register at no cost to manage permits, update contact information, and oversee multiple projects with ease.

Need assistance? Our Building & Codes staff will be available to provide a brief in-office tutorial: 256-231-7720, and sshiflett@annistonal.gov.

Work Requiring a Construction Permit:

  • New Construction 
  • Addition(s)
  • Remodel
  • Repair
  • Interior/Partial Demolition
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Swimming Pool
  • Roofing
  • Fence/Accessory Structure
  • Demolitions
  • To obtain a Construction Permit, please contact our Administrative Assistant at: 256-231-7720.

Public Service Announcements

Contacts

Fire Marshal

Jason Brown | 256-231-7650 – jkbrown@annistonal.gov

Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Tana Bryant 256-231-7733tbryant@annistonal.gov

Code Enforcement Officer

Lawrence Mercer 256-241-7161 – lmercer@annistonal.gov

Code Enforcement Officer

Kristen Stewart | 256-231-7725 – kstewart@annistonal.gov

Building Inspections Supervisor

Alan Hughes | 256-231-7724 – ahughes@annistonal.gov

Technical Inspector

Seth Spray | 256-419-3112 (Cell) – 256-231-7727 (Office) – sspray@annistonal.gov

Administrative Assistant

Shelby Shiflett 256-231-7720 – sshiflett@annistonal.gov

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