Mobile County Inspection Services Department

Mobile County Inspections sends our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Montgomery family.

T.E. (Ted) Montgomery served our community as Inspection Services Director until he retired in June 2013.

https://www.mobilefuneralservice.com/obituaries/thad-montgomery-jr?ttm_pid=210675893&ttm_affiliate=legacypro&ttm_affiliatetype=standard&ttm_campaign=legacy

Through the first six months of 2025, Mobile County Inspection Services has:

Issued 3,614 permits
For work valued at over 20 million dollars
Completed 8,163 on-site inspections.

The second half of the year is starting strong also.

Mobile County Inspection Services Department wishes everyone a very merry Christmas!

We will close today (Tuesday) at 4:30 p.m. and reopen Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at 7:30 a.m.

Please feel free to email inspection requests over the holiday for Tuesday. If your project will be ready for inspection on Monday, note that in your email and we will try to accommodate, time permitting.

Have a Very Merry Christmas !!!

Can I submit building plans through the internet? Yes!
Need directions? Call and speak to the Deputy Director: 251-574-3507

Can I build my own house? Yes!
What are the requirements? Call and speak to the Chief Building Inspector: 251-574-3507

Thinking about purchasing property in a flood zone?
What are the requirements for development? Call and speak to the Floodplain Manager: 251-574-3507

Mobile County Commission offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday, in accordance with the State and Mobile County holiday schedules. Mobile County parks will be open on Oct. 13.

Do I need a permit?
Call and speak to a Permit Technician: 251-574-3507

Hurricane season peaks in September, with the highest activity typically occurring between August 15 and October 15. Mobile County Commission and Mobile County Emergency Management Agency urge you to .

Our Plan Review web address has changed.
Please use mobile.hylandcloud.com/241planreview
to access your plans and review comments.

Your user name and password has not changed.
Reach out to the front office if you have any problems.