Permits, Building, & Development

A permit is required:
  • any time a lot, tract, or parcel of land is divided into two or more lots for the purpose of selling, leasing, building or development of the lot or lots.   Please see "Subdivision Ordinance."
  • when building in a designated special flood hazard area.  Special flood hazard zones are designated by FEMA and can be found throughout Talladega County.  To find out if your proposed building is in a special flood hazard area, you should contact the County's Permit Inspector before beginning construction.  Please see "Floodplain Development Ordinance."
  • when cutting a driveway or other access off a County road, a "driveway," or "turnout" permit is required.
  • when grading or landscaping in the County right-of-way.

Other requirements:
  • Timbering/logging activities require written notification to the Talladega County Highway Department on the County-provided notice form.  
**Floodplain Development, Row/Utility Permits, Subdivision Regulations, Logging Ordinance, please scroll down to the "Document Center" section.  

Flood Insurance
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Everyone Needs Flood Insurance
Why You Should Buy Flood Insurance
▪ Just one inch of water can cause roughly $25,000 of damage to your property.
▪ Most homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage—only flood insurance can financially protect your building and contents from a flood event. 
For more information visit: https://www.floodsmart.gov/


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