The Engineering Department is responsible for administering Robertsdale’s Land Use Ordinance and Building Codes as well as performing engineering services for city projects.

OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT

As the Building Department for The City of Robertsdale, we are committed to the quality of building construction within our jurisdiction. The following information has been created in order to assist in a more efficient permitting and construction process by offering information and guidelines, as well as common mistakes our department encounters. We ask that you please refer to these handouts, as the information contained herein can potentially be time and cost effective for all parties.

All new permits must be submitted using our online system, which is accessible by using the link below. Once all required information is entered and/or uploaded, the review is performed by our department.   The applicant will then be notified whether it was approved or if additional information is needed. Please note that any missing information can result in the delay of your processing. A building permit will be released once the review is approved and payment has been received.  Payments can be made in City Hall located at 22647 Racine St.  
 
Please note, if you're address is being rejected, it may not be located within our jurisdiction.

Starting July 27, 2023, the City of Robertsdale will no longer issue building permits beyond our City Limits. We will continue with the active permits until they receive their approved final inspection and/or certificate of occupancy.

Anyone needing a building permit outside of our city limits should contact the BC Building Inspection Department at 251-972-6837.

The City of Robertsdale is pleased to offer residents, builders and the business community CloudPermit an online system to apply and track your building permits.

APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

GETTING STARTED WITH CLOUDPERMIT

CLOUDPERMIT TUTORIAL VIDEO

NOTE: All new construction for commercial properties may have to go before the Robertsdale Planning Commission for a Site Plan approval, if required by the Land Use Ordinance, prior to a permit being issued. All commercial properties must submit a site plan prepared in accordance with the Land Use Ordinance that includes, but is not limited to a dimensioned site plan, grading plan and landscape plan. See Article IX of Robertsdale Land Use Ordinance.