Building Inspections

ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD SUBMITTALS: Beginning January 1, 2024, submittals to the Cullman Planning Commission and the Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals should be made online using the using this portal. We understand that there may be some issues during this transition, so please contact the Cullman Building Department with questions.

NOTICE: Effective April 1, 2024, for sitework for major subdivisions (defined as 6 lots or more), the sitework permit fee shall be $150.00 per lot plus a $10 issuance fee. See Ordinance No. 2024-10 for more information.

Use this online portal to view existing permits, apply for a building permit, apply for a sign permit, or submit a plan review application.

BUILDING PERMIT ONLINE PORTAL

BUILDING PERMIT PORTAL

Building Permit Rates & Fees

Reinspect & Plan Review Fees

State Fee on Permits

Planning & Zoning

Report a Nuisance Property

Subdivision Regulations

Sewer Standards

Water Standards

Petition for Annexation

Engineering Department

HOURS
7:30AM – 3:30PM
Monday-Friday

PHONE
(256) 775-7203

FAX
(256) 739-9351

MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 278
Cullman, AL 35056-0278

CONTACTS

BRANDON LEWIS
Chief Building Official
(256) 775-7214 | EMAIL

BRIAN LANDRETH
Building Official
(256) 775-7218 | EMAIL

GREG BAILEY
Inspector
(256) 775-7205 | EMAIL

JASON HANCOCK
Inspector
(256) 775-7204 | EMAIL

JACOB GREY
Plans Examiner
(256) 775-7215 | EMAIL

AMBER DUKE
(256) 775-7203 | EMAIL

RACHEL BRAUER
(256) 775-7213 | EMAIL

The Building Inspection Department ensures the safety of the public through the enforcement of construction codes. The department issues and tracks all permits for building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and signage to be performed within the City of Cullman. Inspections are performed on all construction within the City of Cullman to determine compliance with applicable codes.

The department also serves as the contact for all planning and zoning matters (including plans review, setbacks, property lines, easements, annexations, and so forth) and assists with the enforcement of the City’s nuisance ordinance.

BUILDING CODE EDITIONS

Effective January 1, 2023, the City of Cullman has adopted the 2021 International Building Code. The following companion codes shall be included:

The transition from the current International Building Code to the revised International Building Code will begin January 1, 2023, and will include a six-month grace period to allow current projects to either complete the review process or to transition to the new code. After the six-month grace period is completed, all submittals must comply with the revised International Building Code. The transition to the revised International Building Code will be implemented as follows:

All submittals received before January 1, 2023, must comply with the 2015 International Building Code.
All first-time submittals received on or after January 1, 2023, must comply with the 2021 International Building Code.
All submittals received from January 1, 2023 through July 30, 2023, where the first-time submittal was received before January 1, 2023, may be completed under the 2015 International Building Code or may be revised to comply with the 2021 International Building Code.
Any Submittals received on or after July 30, 2023, must comply with the 2021 International Building Code

OFFICE LOCATION

201 2ND AVENUE NE
CULLMAN, AL 35055

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