Permit Requirement Info

INFORMATION ON PERMIT REQUIREMENT

TO DEVELOP IN A SPECIALFLOOD HAZARD AREA

Please call, BEFORE you build, Autauga County Engineering at (334)361-3761.

Permits are required to “develop” in a Flood Zone. Specifically, flood zones within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).

Autauga County regulates development in the SFHA.

Development is considered to be ANY type of construction including: (new residential or commercial structures), (the placement of mobile home & RVs), (additions, remodeling, alterations of existing structures), excavations, (accessory structures such as sheds & pole barns)etc.

There are restrictions on what can be built and how it is built to be relatively safe from flood damage.

Each case is different and has different requirements. There are restrictions on certain structures.

There is no cost for the permit application with the county.

Please call, BEFORE you build, Autauga County Engineering at (334)361-3761.

We are here to help you with any questions and provide guidance for the determination of Flood Zones, requirements and restrictions.

It’s all about reducing flood damage and maintaining the future safety our community.

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