Local building department guide · Updated 2026-07-30
Russell County Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact
Use this guide to find the official Russell County Building Inspection, start a permit application, search permit records, schedule an inspection, and locate the correct zoning or plan review contact.
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Quick actions
Apply for a building permit
Review the typical application path and prepare your project details.
See permit stepsTrack or search permits
Find Russell County permit search resources and application status links.
Search permitsSchedule a building inspection
Learn what to have ready before requesting your next inspection.
Schedule inspectionOther portal login
Open the department's official online services and permit portal.
Visit official siteRussell County’s Building Inspection office reviews residential and commercial plans and alterations for code compliance. Its official page says the office issues permits for building, electrical, plumbing, gas fitting, HVAC or mechanical work, swimming pools, demolition, signs, and home or mobile-home moving. It also performs field inspections and issues certificates of occupancy.
Start with the official permit request form
The county provides a fillable Russell County Building Permit Application from the Building Inspection page. Use that page for the current application and submission instructions rather than relying on a copy stored elsewhere. The page also identifies Brian Tice as Chief Building Inspector and lists (334) 297-7964 for the inspection office.
Inspection and closeout questions
Keep the approved plans and permit number available for field inspections. Ask the office which inspections apply to your project, whether a separate planning-commission review is needed, and what documents must be complete before a certificate of occupancy can be issued.
The inspection contact is listed at 311 Prentiss Drive, Phenix City, Alabama 36867. Confirm office hours, fees, and the applicable jurisdiction for the property before submitting.
Permit process
How to Apply for a Russell County Building Permit
Confirm the project scope
Identify the work, property address, project valuation, and whether plans are required.
Prepare your documents
Gather plans, owner and contractor details, site information, and any zoning approvals.
Submit and monitor
Submit through the department’s stated process, pay fees, and watch for review comments.
Field work & closeout
Building Inspections & Code Compliance in Russell County
Most permitted work must remain accessible for inspection at defined stages. Before scheduling, check your permit record for the required inspection sequence and make sure the site is safe and ready. Final inspections can be especially important for code compliance and a certificate of occupancy.
Helpful preparation
Keep the permit card or approval number available, confirm the property address, and ask the official office about lead times or reinspection fees.
Planning & review
Zoning and Plan Review Requirements
A building permit is not always the only approval your project needs. Zoning guidelines may affect use, setbacks, height, parking, signage, or lot coverage. Residential and commercial building permits can also follow different plan review tracks, so confirm the correct path before investing in a full plan set.
For a project in Russell County, start with the official department below and ask which zoning, planning, conservation, or fire review approvals apply to your address.
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Official Contact Information
| Department | Russell County Building Inspection |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 297-7964 |
| Address | 311 Prentiss Drive, Phenix City, AL 36867 |
| Official website | https://russellcountyal.gov/services/building_inspection.php |
| Last verified | 2026-07-30 |
Official source pages used for this guide
These links were checked on 2026-07-30. Requirements, fees, office hours, and portal addresses can change; use the official source as the final authority.