Permitting in Jefferson County
Building, remodeling or repair done to residential homes or commercial buildings in Jefferson County must be properly permitted through various departments of the jefferson County. Please note that the placement of a mobile home, modular building, storage building or any pre-fabricated structure must be properly permitted PRIOR to delivery to a specific site. As this process involves several departments of the Jefferson County and other agencies such as the Health Department, which are located in the Jefferson County Courthouse or other locations, we have developed a brief description to assist citizens to understand the Jefferson County's permitting Process.
To obtain a building permit for any Structure (including additions, mobile homes or accessory buildings) you will need the following:
- Sewage disposal Approval
- Sanitary Sewer - Contact Environmental Services
- Septic Tank - Contact Health Department
- Zoning Approval - Contact Land Planning & development Services
- Land Disturbance Permit - See Permit Requirements
Once you receive the above permits/approvals you will then proceed to the Inspection Services office for the final building permits.
