Road & Bridge Permits

Online Building Permit

Completed permit applications must be remitted with one of the following payments to the Houston County Road & Bridge Department at 2400 Columbia Hwy, Dothan, to receive the Building Permit prior to commencing construction. Please note that we do not accept card payments.

  • Check
  • Cashier's check
  • Money order only (we no longer accept cash)

Residential Building Application




  1. One Family
    Multi-Family


  2. Masonry
    Wood
    Brick Veneer
    Vinyl Siding
  3. Gas
    Electricity
  4. Public or private co.
    Individual (septic tank, etc.)
  5. Public or private co.
    Individual (well)

  6. I hereby acknowledge that I have read this application and state that the above information is true and correct. I agree to comply with all adopted building codes and other laws regulating building construction.

    I hereby acknowledge that I have a valid E-911 address, and the Floodplain Manager's Office has checked the F.I.R.M. maps to ensure the property is not in a floodzone.

    As a permittee, I hereby agree to protect all public improvements and public utilities adjacent to or serving the property on which the permitted building is located.

    I further agree to be financially responsible for any repairs for damage to said public improvements caused as a direct or indirect result of construction permitted hereby.

    I hereby acknowledge that I have read and received a copy of the Houston County Right of Way Encroachment Policy

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462 N. Oates St.
Dothan, AL 36303

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Department Hours May Very
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Dothan, AL 36303

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