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Henry County, Alabama

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Henry County, Alabama

76Index Score / 100
#24 of 67 in Alabama

Unincorporated Henry County, Alabama has no county zoning or land-use regulations1, and a general county residential building permit appears not to be required2. Inside city limits the city's rules apply: Headland, for one, requires building permits for residential and commercial construction and keeps its own zoning rules34. Septic permits are separate: any property, in a city or not, that is not connected to public sewer needs an onsite sewage permit from the Henry County Health Department before installation56.

At a glance

Building permit
No county office listed for unincorporated areas; Headland requires construction permits23
Zoning
No county zoning outside city limits; municipal rules vary74
Septic permits
Henry County Health Department (Abbeville office), under Alabama's statewide onsite sewage program85
RV / tiny home / manufactured home living
Unrestricted by county zoning; a manufactured home must still meet statewide installation and compliance standards910
Owner-builder
Exempt from state contractor licensure when building your own 1- or 2-family home for your own use, not for sale11
Minor subdivision threshold
Splitting a parcel into pieces under 3 acres requires compliance with county subdivision regulations12
Subdivision fees
$100 minor subdivision, $500 major plus $0.25 per linear foot of new road, $250 E911 addressing13
Residential road frontage
At least 60 feet required for a subdivided residential lot14

Who to call

Roads & driveways

Henry County Road Department

Driveway access permits onto county roads and road/bridge maintenance; its property-regulations page is the county's own statement that unincorporated land has no zoning

(334) 585-2735

workorders@henrycountyal.net

1023 County Road 53, Abbeville, AL 36310

Septic permits

Henry County Health Department, Environmental Services (Abbeville office)

Onsite sewage (septic) applications, permits, and environmental services for Henry County

334-585-2660

P.O. Box 86, 505 Kirkland Street, Abbeville, Alabama 36310

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 9, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Henry County, Alabama?

Henry County does not list a building department, building inspector or permit office for unincorporated property, so a general county residential building permit appears not to be required2. The county has not published an explicit statement confirming that conclusion, and we could not confirm its inspection or certificate-of-occupancy practice; ask the county before ordering materials or starting work2. City limits change the answer because each municipality can apply its own rules4. The City of Headland expressly requires building permits for residential and commercial work, including new construction, additions, remodeling, roofs, replacement windows, accessory structures, pole barns, detached garages, gutters, siding and brick work3.

Who handles roads, subdivision and septic permits in Henry County?

Henry County does not list a county building department, inspector or permit office for unincorporated land2. For work inside Headland, obtain the required building permit through the City of Headland office3. The Henry County Road Department issues the driveway access permits and requires one for access onto a public right-of-way and approves the site and pipe size for a standard installation1516. The Henry County Health Department's Abbeville office handles septic (onsite sewage) applications and permits175. For a covered subdivision outside municipal limits, submit the proposed plat to the County Engineer for review before County Commission consideration12.

Does Henry County have zoning?

Unincorporated Henry County has no county zoning districts or land-use regulations, but property inside a city limit follows that municipality's zoning and building rules, while septic permits still come from the Henry County Health Department5184. On unincorporated land, county zoning sets no minimum dwelling size, minimum lot size, setback, lot-coverage limit or building-height limit1920212223. That does not erase subdivision, septic, floodplain or private deed restrictions21. RVs, tiny homes, manufactured homes, accessory dwellings and temporary camping are unrestricted by county zoning on unincorporated land9. Covered land divisions remain subject to county subdivision review, with specific exclusions for some agricultural and other divisions1224.

How do septic permits work in Henry County?

Any home or business in Henry County that isn't connected to a public sanitary sewer needs a permit from the Henry County Health Department before a septic system is installed or repaired, under Alabama's statewide onsite sewage law617. Before construction starts, the applicant submits a permit application that typically includes professional soils information, a legal description, a plot plan and a vicinity map, and the health department reviews the soil-test results before issuing a permit25. Installation can't begin before the health department is contacted, and some lots turn out to be unsuitable for a conventional system, requiring an engineered alternative instead25. The Henry County Health Department's Abbeville office, at 505 Kirkland Street, handles these applications alongside its other environmental services17.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Henry County?

County zoning does not restrict RV living, tiny-home occupancy, manufactured-home occupancy, accessory dwellings or temporary camping on unincorporated Henry County land9. Municipal rules can differ inside city limits4. A manufactured home remains subject to Alabama installation and occupancy rules: a certified installer must install it, and the home must comply with the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission's uniform standards before occupancy10. An owner may act as contractor for the owner's own one-family or two-family residence when the owner provides all material supervision and the home is for the owner's use rather than sale11. That owner-builder exemption concerns contractor licensing; it does not waive any applicable local permit, inspection or occupancy rule11.

How do you build a home in Henry County, step by step?

  1. Verify whether the parcel is inside a city limit, because municipal zoning and permits can differ from the rules on unincorporated land4.
  2. If the project is in Headland, obtain the city's required construction permit; for unincorporated land, confirm the county's permit and inspection practice before work begins32.
  3. For a covered subdivision, submit a complete application to the County Engineer at least 30 days before County Commission consideration; approval leads to a Permit to Develop, and home construction must wait until the final plat is recorded26.
  4. Contact the Henry County Health Department before installing or repairing septic; submit the application, soil information and plans for review176.
  5. Obtain a driveway access permit from the Henry County Road Department for access onto a public right-of-way2716.
  6. Use a certified installer and satisfy state standards before occupying a manufactured home10.

What should you check before buying land in Henry County?

Get a septic site evaluation early because the Henry County Health Department reviews soil information before issuing an onsite sewage permit, and some lots may need an engineered system rather than a conventional one25. Confirm whether the parcel is inside a city limit before relying on the county's no-zoning rule; municipal requirements vary, and Headland maintains zoning rules and requires construction permits283. For a covered subdivision, budget $100 for a minor subdivision or group development, or $500 plus $0.25 per linear foot of new road for a major subdivision; the separate E911 addressing fee is $25029. Floodplain development follows the county's Flood Damage Prevention Resolution, which the Henry County Emergency Management Agency administers30, and each subdivision lot must contain a flood-free building site31. Confirm public-right-of-way access with the Road Department before assuming an existing path can serve as the driveway1516.

Watch-outs

  • Do not apply unincorporated Henry County's no-zoning rule to land inside a city limit; municipal requirements vary, and Headland requires permits for a broad range of construction work43.
  • The apparent lack of a county building permit rests on the absence of a building department, inspector or permit office in the county directory, not an explicit county statement, so confirm before building on unincorporated land2.

Sources

  1. henrycountyal.com, quoted and re-checked
  2. Henry County, AL - Courthouse and Government Directory (2026 county census)
  3. Zoning | City of Headland, quoted and re-checked
  4. Road Department — Henry County Property Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  5. Services | Henry County Health Department, quoted and re-checked
  6. Onsite Sewage | Alabama Department of Public Health, quoted and re-checked
  7. Road Department — Henry County Property Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  8. Alabama Department of Public Health - Henry County Services (2026 county census)
  9. Alabama law on county zoning and building authority
  10. Installers | Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, quoted and re-checked
  11. Exemptions | Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board, quoted and re-checked
  12. Subdivision Regulations of Henry County, Alabama, quoted and re-checked
  13. Subdivision Regulations of Henry County, Alabama, quoted and re-checked
  14. Road & Bridge | Henry County, quoted and re-checked
  15. Road Department, quoted and re-checked
  16. Henry County Road Department (henrycountyal.com)
  17. Henry County Health Department, Environmental Services (Abbeville office) (alabamapublichealth.gov)
  18. Road & Bridge | Henry County, quoted and re-checked
  19. Road & Bridge | Henry County, quoted and re-checked
  20. Road & Bridge | Henry County, quoted and re-checked
  21. Road & Bridge | Henry County, quoted and re-checked
  22. Road & Bridge | Henry County, quoted and re-checked
  23. Road & Bridge | Henry County, quoted and re-checked
  24. Subdivision Regulations of Henry County, Alabama, quoted and re-checked
  25. Onsite Sewage | Alabama Department of Public Health, quoted and re-checked
  26. Subdivision Regulations of Henry County, Alabama, quoted and re-checked
  27. Road Department, quoted and re-checked
  28. henrycountyal.com, quoted and re-checked
  29. Subdivision Regulations of Henry County, Alabama, quoted and re-checked
  30. Subdivision Regulations of Henry County, Alabama, quoted and re-checked
  31. Subdivision Regulations of Henry County, Alabama, quoted and re-checked

Written October 9, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Compared with neighboring counties

Like all 4 of the neighbors with published rules, Henry County has no countywide zoning.

RuleHenry CountyDale CountyBarbour CountyHouston CountyPike CountyGeneva CountyCoffee County
Building permitNot requiredNot requiredLimitedRequiredNot requiredNot requiredNot required
County zoningNoNoNot publishedNot publishedNoNoNo
Septic permitsCounty Health Dept.County Health Dept.County Health Dept.County Health Dept.County Health Dept.County Health Dept.County Health Dept.

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Henry County in Alabama

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How Henry County scores

Seclusion63100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency65100% ev.
Admin Boringness88100% ev.
Durability58100% ev.
Property Autonomy39100% ev.
Carry Cost90100% ev.

Evidence strength: 100%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$198kTypical home
0.3%Property tax
$3,328Land / acre
54.4"Annual rain
18.2% of yrsSevere drought
15.2 / yr (+13.7)Mid-century 100°F days
17.1 daysMid-century dry spell
2.66" (+2.6%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.22×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$1,802Home insurance / yr
-0.2% / yrInsurance growth
0.61%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
18,145People within 30 min
1,581,014People within 2 hr
18,214Radius comparison (15 mi)
31.9People / sq mi
1.2%Federal land
79.9%Land at 15% slope or less
40.5%Soils rated "not limited" for septic (strict USDA rating)
141,702 acWorkable land screen
63%Wooded land
39 tonsBiomass / forest ac
66.1°FAvg temp

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Cities and towns in Henry County

Inside a city or town, that city usually issues building permits and sets zoning; the county’s rules above cover unincorporated land. Septic, wells and floodplain rules usually stay with the county or state everywhere.

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Answers from the rulebook for Henry County

What the ordinances and state agencies actually say — one answer per question, each quoted from the official source and independently re-checked.

Henry County rules

  • County-wide zoningAbsent

    Unincorporated areas of Henry County, Alabama.

    • Property inside a city limit must follow that city's specific rules and regulations.
    • County subdivision regulations apply when a larger parcel is divided into parcels smaller than 3 acres.
    • Septic tank guidelines and regulations are handled by the Henry County Health Department.
    “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Absent — Property in Henry County located outside a city limit, identified by the county as unincorporated area.
      “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
    • Absent — County zoning and land-use regulation in unincorporated Henry County, Alabama.
      “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
  • Local zoningVaries (with conditions)

    Aggregate of unincorporated Henry County and the county's incorporated municipalities; the countywide result aggregates local municipal zoning rather than attributing each municipal ordinance to the county.

    • Unincorporated property has no county zoning laws or land-use regulations.
    • Property inside a city limit must follow that city's specific rules and regulations.
    • Henry County identifies 4 incorporated municipalities and 8 unincorporated communities.
    • The City of Headland maintains a current official zoning page identifying zoning ordinances and regulations.
    “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Varies (with conditions) — Local zoning within Henry County, aggregated across unincorporated areas and incorporated municipalities.
      “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
    • Varies (with conditions) — Aggregate zoning status across unincorporated Henry County and properties inside Henry County municipal limits.
      “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations. [...] Any property inside a city's limits must follow that city's specific rules and regulations.”
  • Zoning districtsNot published

    Zoning districts in unincorporated Henry County.

    • The county page states that unincorporated property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.
    • Property inside a city limit follows that city's specific rules and regulations and is outside this claim's scope.
    “property that is located outside a city limits [...] has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
  • Minimum dwelling sizeNone

    County zoning or land-use minimum dwelling-size requirements for property outside city limits in Henry County.

    • This conclusion concerns county zoning and land-use regulations only.
    • Property inside a city limit must follow that city's specific rules and regulations.
    • Other applicable requirements, including subdivision, health, septic, building-code, or private restrictions, are not negated.
    “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
  • Minimum lot sizeNone

    County zoning or land-use minimum lot-size requirements for property outside city limits in Henry County.

    • This conclusion concerns county zoning and land-use regulations only.
    • Henry County subdivision regulations and state or county health-department requirements may impose lot-size or site-suitability requirements in applicable developments.
    • Property inside a city limit must follow that city's specific rules and regulations.
    “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
  • SetbacksNone

    County zoning or land-use setback requirements for property outside city limits in Henry County.

    • This conclusion concerns county zoning and land-use regulations only.
    • Subdivision, road, floodplain, building-code, septic, private-covenant, or municipal requirements may apply separately.
    • Property inside a city limit must follow that city's specific rules and regulations.
    “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
  • Lot coverageNone

    County zoning or land-use lot-coverage requirements for property outside city limits in Henry County.

    • This conclusion concerns county zoning and land-use regulations only.
    • Other state, county, subdivision, floodplain, building-code, health, or private requirements may apply separately.
    • Property inside a city limit must follow that city's specific rules and regulations.
    “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
  • Building heightNone

    County zoning or land-use building-height requirements for property outside city limits in Henry County.

    • This conclusion concerns county zoning and land-use regulations only.
    • Building-code, floodplain, subdivision, airport, state, municipal, or private restrictions may apply separately.
    • Property inside a city limit must follow that city's specific rules and regulations.
    “Henry County property that is located outside a city limits is known as an unincorporated area and that property has no zoning laws or land-use regulations.”
  • Living in an RV · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Henry County: no county rule sets this, because Henry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Alabama law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Henry County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Alabama counties lack broad, general land-use regulatory authority under general Alabama law.
    • Limited authority may arise through county-specific local laws, including examples identified by the handbook for Baldwin, Russell, Shelby, and Jefferson Counties.
    “Counties in Alabama do not have broad and general land use regulatory authority under general Alabama law, although several counties have created some form of planning and zoning authority by local law. However, as set out below, the Legislature has granted limited authority to county governing bodies to address certain special circumstances related to use of land within the territorial jurisdiction of the county.”
  • Camping on your land · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Henry County: no county rule sets this, because Henry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Alabama law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Henry County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Alabama counties lack broad, general land-use regulatory authority under general Alabama law.
    • Limited authority may arise through county-specific local laws, including examples identified by the handbook for Baldwin, Russell, Shelby, and Jefferson Counties.
    “Counties in Alabama do not have broad and general land use regulatory authority under general Alabama law, although several counties have created some form of planning and zoning authority by local law. However, as set out below, the Legislature has granted limited authority to county governing bodies to address certain special circumstances related to use of land within the territorial jurisdiction of the county.”
  • Tiny homes · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Henry County: no county rule sets this, because Henry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Alabama law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Henry County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Alabama counties lack broad, general land-use regulatory authority under general Alabama law.
    • Limited authority may arise through county-specific local laws, including examples identified by the handbook for Baldwin, Russell, Shelby, and Jefferson Counties.
    “Counties in Alabama do not have broad and general land use regulatory authority under general Alabama law, although several counties have created some form of planning and zoning authority by local law. However, as set out below, the Legislature has granted limited authority to county governing bodies to address certain special circumstances related to use of land within the territorial jurisdiction of the county.”
  • Manufactured homes · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Henry County: no county rule sets this, because Henry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Alabama law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Henry County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Alabama counties lack broad, general land-use regulatory authority under general Alabama law.
    • Limited authority may arise through county-specific local laws, including examples identified by the handbook for Baldwin, Russell, Shelby, and Jefferson Counties.
    “Counties in Alabama do not have broad and general land use regulatory authority under general Alabama law, although several counties have created some form of planning and zoning authority by local law. However, as set out below, the Legislature has granted limited authority to county governing bodies to address certain special circumstances related to use of land within the territorial jurisdiction of the county.”
  • Accessory dwellings · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Henry County: no county rule sets this, because Henry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Alabama law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Henry County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Alabama counties lack broad, general land-use regulatory authority under general Alabama law.
    • Limited authority may arise through county-specific local laws, including examples identified by the handbook for Baldwin, Russell, Shelby, and Jefferson Counties.
    “Counties in Alabama do not have broad and general land use regulatory authority under general Alabama law, although several counties have created some form of planning and zoning authority by local law. However, as set out below, the Legislature has granted limited authority to county governing bodies to address certain special circumstances related to use of land within the territorial jurisdiction of the county.”
  • Who permits septicMixed

    Onsite sewage and septic permitting services for Henry County, Alabama.

    • The Henry County Health Department provides the local applications and permits service.
    • The Alabama Department of Public Health coordinates and enforces the statewide onsite sewage program through county health departments.
    “The Henry County Health Department provides the following services to the public. [...] Onsite Sewage - Applications and Permits”
  • Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    The Henry County subdivision-regulation exclusion for construction or development of roads or buildings on private property used for agricultural purposes.

    • The exclusion is limited to roads or buildings on private property used for agricultural purposes.
    • This is an exclusion from the definition of subdivision; it is not a general exemption from building codes, septic rules, floodplain rules, road-access requirements, or other applicable law.
    • The quoted source also identifies separate exclusions for family divisions, qualifying acreage/frontage and utility conditions, certain State Board of Health exemptions, five-acre-or-more divisions of four lots or fewer that cannot be further subdivided, and lots created only for lease.
    “EXCLUSIONS: A subdivision shall not include any of the following: a. The construction or development of roads or buildings on private property to be used for agricultural purposes. See, Code of Alabama 1975, § 11-24-1(a)(4);”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision development and division of land outside the corporate limits of any municipality in Henry County.

    • The regulations apply within the county's subdivision jurisdiction, defined as all areas outside the corporate limits of any municipality in Henry County.
    • The Henry County Commission reviews, approves, or disapproves subdivision plats and may inspect development.
    • A proposed subdivision must comply with applicable subdivision standards and obtain required approval before development or sale of lots.
    • The regulations were adopted by Henry County Commission resolution on January 7, 2014; the source does not state a separate effective date.
    • Fee schedule: minor subdivision or group development fee is $100; major subdivision fee is $500 plus $0.25 per linear foot of new road; E911 addressing fee is $250.
    • Residential lots must meet the minimum lot size required by the State and/or County Health Department, have at least 60 feet of road frontage, and contain a flood-free building site as defined by the County Flood Damage Prevention Resolution.
    • Exclusions include agricultural roads or buildings on private property, immediate-family divisions under Code of Alabama § 11-24-2(d), qualifying divisions over three acres with at least 100 feet of frontage per parcel and no required public-utility extension, certain State Board of Health exemptions meeting those same criteria, divisions of five acres or more containing four lots or fewer that cannot be further subdivided, and lots created only for lease.
    • The source states that amendments do not take effect for thirty days after County Commission action and do not apply to plats submitted before the amendment takes effect.
    • Municipal property is subject to the municipality's planning and subdivision jurisdiction.

    minor-subdivision threshold: <= 3 acres or less (Must front an existing state, city, or county road; must not involve a new road, extension of public facilities, or public improvements.) · residential road frontage: >= 60 feet (Each lot must have separate access and frontage cannot be subject to an easement, license, shared use, shared driveway, or other agreement.) · minor subdivision fee: 100 USD · major subdivision fee: 500 USD (Plus $0.25 per linear foot of new road to be constructed.) · E911 addressing fee: 250 USD

    “By Resolution of the Henry County Commission, adopted on the 7th day of January, 2014, and pursuant to the powers and jurisdiction granted by Code of Alabama 1975, § 11-24-1 et seq., the Henry County Commission does hereby set a policy to exercise the power and authority to review, approve, and disapprove plats for all subdivisions within the subdivision jurisdiction of Henry County, Alabama.”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    Property access onto a public right-of-way in Henry County, administered by the County Road Department.

    • A driveway access permit is required for access onto the public right-of-way.
    • All driveway rules, including allowed materials, pipe sizes, and maintenance responsibilities, must be followed for approval.
    • Agricultural driveways require a notarized agreement and flagged site before applying.
    • For standard driveway installations, the county approves the site and pipe size and inspects before and after installation.
    • Contractors installing driveway pipes on Henry County right-of-way require a valid contractor's license, insurance, and agreement to follow county rules.
    “Property owners must obtain a driveway access permit from the County Road Department for access onto the public right-of-way.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Property-owner access onto a Henry County public right-of-way.
      “Property owners must obtain a driveway access permit from the County Road Department for access onto the public right-of-way.”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Development of land within a floodplain in Henry County, particularly within the county subdivision jurisdiction.

    • Floodplain development is governed by the Henry County Flood Damage Prevention Resolution.
    • The resolution supplements the Henry County subdivision regulations for floodplain and floodway issues.
    • The resolution is administered by the Henry County Emergency Management Agency.
    • For subdivision plats, county standards include the Flood Damage Prevention Resolution, and plat approval may be withheld if the subdivision is not in conformity with the applicable guidelines.
    • Each subdivision lot must contain a flood-free building site as defined by the County's Flood Damage Prevention Resolution.

    flood-free building site: true (as defined in the County's Flood Damage Prevention Resolution)

    “Development of any land within the floodplain shall be governed by the Henry County Flood Damage Prevention Resolution. This Resolution shall supplement these regulations to govern floodplain/floodway issues.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Subdivision development and subdivision plats involving land within a floodplain in Henry County's unincorporated subdivision jurisdiction.
      “Development of any land within the floodplain shall be governed by the Henry County Flood Damage Prevention Resolution. This Resolution shall supplement these regulations to govern floodplain/floodway issues.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Subdivision developments within Henry County's subdivision jurisdiction.

    • The total fee depends on the type of subdivision as defined in Section 2-1-61.
    • Minor subdivisions and group developments are charged $100.
    • Major subdivisions are charged $500 plus $0.25 per linear foot of new road to be constructed.
    • An E911 addressing fee of $250.00 is listed separately.

    minor subdivision or group development fee: 100 USD · major subdivision base fee: 500 USD (plus $0.25 per linear foot of new road to be constructed) · major subdivision new-road charge: 0.25 USD per linear foot · E911 addressing fee: 250 USD

    “(1) Minor Subdivision Fee or Group Development: $ 100; or (2) Major Subdivision Fee: $ 500 plus $ 0.25/ linear foot of new road to be constructed. (3) E911 Addressing Fee: $250.00”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — Subdivision and group-development inspection, review, and E911 addressing fees within Henry County's subdivision jurisdiction, which is outside incorporated municipalities.
      “The fee schedule is as follows: (1) Minor Subdivision Fee or Group Development: $ 100; or (2) Major Subdivision Fee: $ 500 plus $ 0.25/ linear foot of new road to be constructed. (3) E911 Addressing Fee: $250.00”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Proposed subdivisions within Henry County's subdivision jurisdiction.

    • A complete Application Assembly must be submitted to the County Engineer at least 30 days before County Commission consideration of proposed plat approval.
    • The application must include the required review letter, at least five proposed-plat copies, construction plans for major subdivisions, variance documentation if requested, engineer information for major subdivisions, certification that required federal and state permits will be obtained before construction, required drainage easements, and a Health Department field-review application.
    • Incomplete applications delay consideration.
    • After County Engineer verification, the proposed plat goes to the County Commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
    • After County Commission approval, the County Engineer issues a Permit to Develop.
    • The Permit to Develop authorizes development construction, but sales or transfers cannot be completed or recorded until the final plat is recorded.
    • The developer has one year from permit issuance to begin substantial work or must resubmit the plat for approval.
    • Changes require prior County Engineer approval; changes affecting the overall layout require resubmission to the County Commission.
    • Final plat submission requires completion of infrastructure for major subdivisions or immediate submission after proposed-plat approval for minor subdivisions, payment of applicable fees, five final-plat copies, any required maintenance surety, a Health Department field-review letter, and required digital plan files.
    • No building development or home construction may occur until the final plat is recorded.

    minimum advance submission period: >= 30 days (before consideration for proposed plat approval by the County Commission) · deadline to begin substantial work after Permit to Develop issuance: 1 year (otherwise the proposed plat must be resubmitted for approval)

    “The application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to any consideration for proposed plat approval by the County Commission. [...] Following the approval of the Proposed Plat by the County Commission, the County Engineer shall issue a Permit to Develop for the Proposed Plat.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — Subdivision development in Henry County's subdivision jurisdiction, defined by the county regulations as all areas outside the corporate limits of any municipality in Henry County.
      “Following sketch plan review or in the event the subdivider does not submit a sketch plan for review, the subdivider shall submit a complete Application Assembly to the County Engineer for review of the proposed plat. The application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to any consideration for proposed plat approval by the County Commission.”

Alabama rules that apply here

  • Building permitLimited

    Residential construction undertakings in Alabama for which the Home Builders Licensure Law requires a residential home builders license and a local incorporated municipality, municipal subdivision, or county authority issues the building or similar permit.

    • The issuing building official must refuse the permit unless the applicant provides evidence of the required license or an exemption.
    • The cited provision addresses undertakings requiring a license; it does not establish that every residential project statewide requires a building permit.
    • Local building-permit rules and local building codes remain applicable.
    “to refuse to issue a permit for any undertaking which would require a license hereunder unless the applicant has furnished evidence”
  • Owner-builder exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Law exemption for an owner acting as the contractor when building or improving the owner's one-family or two-family residence for the owner's own occupancy or use.

    • The owner must act as the owner's own contractor.
    • The owner must provide all material supervision.
    • The project must be a one-family or two-family residence on the owner's property.
    • The residence must be for the occupancy or use of the owner and not offered for sale.
    • The exemption is nontransferable.
    • Offering the residence for sale within one year after completion is presumptive evidence that construction was undertaken for sale.
    • An owner who hires or compensates anyone to supervise the work is not acting as the owner's own contractor.
    • Subcontractors hired by an exempt homeowner must be licensed if the cost of their portion exceeds $10,000.
    • The exemption concerns the state residential home-builder licensing requirement and does not establish exemption from any applicable local building permit, inspection, or occupancy requirement.

    residence type: one-family or two-family · subcontractor portion cost threshold: > 10000 USD (The subcontractor must be licensed.) · sale-evidence period: 1 year after completion (Sale or offering for sale is presumptive evidence construction was undertaken for sale.)

    “The Home Builders Licensure Law provides an exemption for homeowners who build or improve their own residence for their own occupancy or use.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Available (with conditions) — Alabama Home Builders Licensure Law licensing exemption for an owner acting as the owner’s own residential contractor when building or improving a one-family or two-family residence for the owner’s own occupancy or use.
      “Owners of property when acting as their own contractor and providing all material supervision themselves, when building or improving one-family or two-family residences on such property for the occupancy or use of such owners and not offered for sale. This exemption is a nontransferable privilege.”
    • Conditional — Owners building or improving one-family or two-family residences in Alabama for their own occupancy or use.
      “Owners of property when acting as their own contractor and providing all material supervision themselves, when building or improving one-family or two-family residences”
  • Building code adoptedPartial

    Alabama's State Building Code for state-owned or state-funded work, public and private K-12 schools, public postsecondary schools, hotels and motels, movie theaters, and specified municipal and county-owned projects; residential construction is governed through the Alabama Residential Building Code framework and applicable local residential codes.

    • The State Building Code is limited to new construction, additions, renovations, mechanical, electrical, plumbing-system modifications, sitework, and generally work on state-owned property or using state funds; public and private K-12 schools; public postsecondary schools; hotels and motels; and movie theaters.
    • DCM's jurisdiction over municipal and county-owned projects is limited to projects meeting ADA Standards.
    • DCM does not have jurisdiction over residential property or commercial property except hotels, motels, and movie theaters.
    • The 2021 International Building Code was adopted July 1, 2022 and amended March 17, 2025 with portions of the 2024 International Building Code and Companion codes.
    • The 2021 International Building Code amendments replace Chapter 2 flammable-gas definitions and specified sections including Table 307.1(1), 307.4, 307.5, 414.2.5, and Table 414.5.1, and add Section 414.2.5.4 and Table 414.2.5.4 from the 2024 International Building Code.
    • The 2021 International Mechanical Code amendments replace, add, and remove the sections and referenced standards listed on the official State Building Code page, including ASHRAE 15-2022, ASHRAE 34-2022, ASTM A333-18, UL/CSA 60335-2-40-2022, and UL/CSA 60335-2-89-2021.
    • The 2021 International Fire Code amendments replace, add, and renumber the sections and tables listed on the official State Building Code page, including provisions from the 2024 International Fire Code.
    • The Alabama Residential Building Code is to be adopted by the Home Builders Licensure Board and applies to construction and improvements governed by the Home Builders Licensure Law.
    • The Alabama Residential Building Code is enforced by local jurisdictions with permitting and inspection programs and does not supersede a local residential building code adopted by a county or municipality in effect on January 1, 2027.
    • Beginning January 1, 2027, residential home builders must construct, renovate, or repair residences or structures in accordance with the applicable state or local residential building code.
    • The Alabama Residential Building Code does not apply to an agricultural building except for a residence contained therein.

    International Building Code edition: 2021 (Amended with portions of the 2024 International Building Code and Companion codes) · International Building Code adoption date: 2022-07-01 · International Building Code amendment date: 2025-03-17 · residential-code applicability date: 2027-01-01 (Beginning on this date, residential home builders must use the applicable state or local residential building code)

    “The State Building Code is limited to any new construction, addition, renovation, modification of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, sitework and generally any and all work on state-owned property and/or using state funds, on all public and private kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) schools, on public postsecondary schools, on hotels/motels and on movie theaters. DCM's code jurisdiction over plans and specifications of all municipal and county-owned projects is limited to such projects meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards. DCM does not have jurisdiction over residential property or commercial property except for hotels/motels and movie theaters.”
    10 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Adopted (with conditions) — State Building Code requirements administered and enforced by the Alabama Division of Construction Management for state-owned or state-funded construction, K-12 schools, public postsecondary schools, hotels and motels, movie theaters, and other work within DCM jurisdiction.
      “The State Building Code is limited to any new construction, addition, renovation, modification of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, sitework and generally any and all work on state-owned property and/or using state funds, on all public and private kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) schools, on public postsecondary schools, on hotels/motels and on movie theaters. DCM's code jurisdiction over plans and specifications of all municipal and county-owned projects is limited to such projects meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards. DCM does not have jurisdiction over residential property or commercial property except for hotels/motels and movie theaters.”
    • Partial — Residential construction and improvements governed by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Law, including ordinary residential construction beginning January 1, 2027.
      “The Alabama Residential Building Code shall be enforced by local jurisdictions that have permitting and inspection programs for residential construction and improvements that are adhered to by residential home builders. The Alabama Residential Building Code shall not supersede any local residential building code adopted by any county or municipality in effect on January 1, 2027. [...] Beginning January 1, 2027, a residential home builder within this state who constructs, renovates, or repairs a residence or structure shall do so in accordance with applicable residential building code adopted pursuant to Section 34-14A-12 or, if applicable, the local jurisdiction’s residential building code.”
    • Partial — Construction within the Alabama Division of Construction Management jurisdiction, including state-owned or state-funded work, public and private K-12 schools, public higher-education institutions, hotels, motels, and movie theaters.
      “The 2021 International Building Code [...] DCM does not have jurisdiction over residential property or commercial property except for hotels/motels and movie theaters.”
    • Partial — Construction within the Alabama Division of Construction Management jurisdiction, including state-owned or state-funded property, public and private K-12 schools, public higher-education institutions subject to the stated ACCS limitation, hotels/motels, and movie theaters.
      “The State Building Code is limited to any new construction, addition, renovation, modification of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, sitework”
    • Partial — Residential building-code investigations by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board involving contracts entered into on or after February 13, 2022, in Alabama cities and counties that have not adopted a residential building code.
      “In cities and counties that have not adopted a residential building code, the Board will apply the 2015 International Residential building Code (IRC)”
    • Partial — Alabama's statutory framework authorizing county commissions to adopt building laws and codes for unincorporated areas and recognizing municipal building laws or codes within municipal police jurisdictions.
      “The county commissions of the several counties are authorized and empowered to adopt building laws and codes by ordinance”
    • Partial — Residential construction and improvements statewide under the Alabama Residential Building Code framework.
      “The Alabama Residential Building Code shall not supersede any local residential building code adopted by any county or municipality in effect on January 1, 2027.”
    • Partial — Residential construction and improvements governed by Alabama's Home Builders Licensure Law, including construction in local jurisdictions without an already adopted residential building code.
      “Beginning January 1, 2027, a residential home builder within this state who constructs, renovates, or repairs a residence or structure shall do so”
    • Partial — Projects within the Alabama Division of Construction Management's State Building Code jurisdiction, including state construction and specified school, hotel/motel, and movie-theater projects; not ordinary residential property.
      “DCM does not have jurisdiction over residential property or commercial property except for hotels/motels and movie theaters.”
    • Partial — Residential construction in Alabama where a county or municipality has a permitting and inspection program or has adopted a local residential building code; this is not a uniform DCM residential-code jurisdiction.
      “The Alabama Residential Building Code shall be enforced by local jurisdictions”
  • InspectionsLimited

    Required DCM construction inspections, pre-construction conferences, and substantial-completion determinations for projects within the narrower DCM inspection jurisdiction.

    • DCM-required inspections are limited to state-funded construction, any project on state-owned property, public K-12 schools including charter schools, public universities, and ACCS projects with Notices-to-Proceed issued before August 1, 2021.
    • DCM's broader plan-review/code jurisdiction also includes private K-12 schools, hotels/motels, and movie theaters, but the official DCM jurisdiction page does not include those categories in its stated required-inspection list.
    • Inspections must be requested by the contractor in writing or by email to the design professional, who coordinates with the DCM inspector.
    • A permit fee must be paid before scheduling the required DCM pre-construction conference; inspection benchmarks, including periodic, special, final, and year-end inspections when applicable, must then be met.
    • Fully locally-funded public K-12 projects require DCM pre-construction conferences and inspections regardless of estimated construction cost.
    “Conducts required pre-construction conferences, inspections and substantial completions limited to state-funded construction, any project on state-owned property, public K-12 (including charter) schools, on public universities, and on ACCS projects with Notices-to-Proceed issued prior to August 1, 2021.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Residential construction and improvements in Alabama local jurisdictions that have permitting and inspection programs.
      “The Alabama Residential Building Code shall be enforced by local jurisdictions that have permitting and inspection programs for residential construction and improvements”
  • Certificate of occupancyLimited

    Residential projects in Alabama municipalities that issue a certificate of occupancy and for which the builder is subject to the Home Builders Licensure Law.

    • An updated list of subcontractors must be furnished before issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the municipality.
    • The provision does not establish a statewide requirement that every residential project obtain a certificate of occupancy.
    • The builder must provide the subcontractor list within three working days after hiring an added subcontractor; the initial list is due within 15 days after issuance of the building permit if requested by the issuing municipality.
    • No license fee for subcontractors is required as a condition of issuing a building permit or certificate of occupancy.

    initial subcontractor list deadline: 15 days after building permit issuance (only if requested by the issuing municipality) · added subcontractor list deadline: 3 working days after hiring

    “An updated list of subcontractors shall be furnished by the builder before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the municipality.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Homeowners and businesses in Henry County that are not connected to a public sanitary sewer and that install a new onsite sewage system or repair an existing system.

    • A permit from the local health department is required before installation or repair.
    • The application must include professional soils information, a legal description, a plot plan, a vicinity map, and sometimes a construction plan.
    • The health department reviews the application and soil-test results; a permit is issued if the application is approved.
    • Installation must not begin before contacting the health department.
    • For construction, the application and plans must be complete and meet all applicable rules; only then may construction begin.
    • The source states that the statewide rule applies to homeowners and businesses not connected to a public sanitary sewer.
    “Alabama State Law requires homeowners and businesses not connected to a public sanitary sewer system to obtain a permit from the local health department”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Homeowners and businesses statewide that are not connected to a public sanitary sewer and intend to install a new onsite sewage system or repair an existing one.
      “Alabama State Law requires homeowners and businesses not connected to a public sanitary sewer to obtain a permit from the local health department”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Sanitation for homes and businesses in Henry County that are not connected to a public sanitary sewer.

    • Off-grid sanitation through an onsite sewage disposal system is subject to a local health-department permit before installation or repair.
    • Soil testing and professional design may be required depending on soil conditions, saturation, system type, or system size.
    • The permit must be approved before construction begins.
    • Some lots may be unsuitable for conventional septic systems; an engineered system may be required.
    “Before the construction of an onsite sewage disposal system, you must submit an Application for a Permit to Install an Onsite Sewage Disposal System”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Allowed (with conditions) — Use of an onsite septic/onsite sewage treatment and disposal system instead of connection to a municipal sewer where municipal sewers are unavailable or impractical.
      “Septic tank systems are used where municipal sewers are not available or are impractical.”
  • Well permitLimited

    New groundwater wells and alterations to existing groundwater wells extracting at least 50 gallons per minute when the well is in Alabama's coastal area or its 50-year capture zone extends into the coastal area.

    • A permit from ADEM is required for the covered installation or alteration.
    • The cited rule is limited to the specified coastal-area or capture-zone circumstances and does not establish a general statewide permit requirement for individual private wells.
    • ADEM states that it does not have regulatory authority over individual private wells.

    groundwater extraction rate: >= 50 gallons per minute (Applies when the well surface location is in the coastal area or the 50-year capture zone extends into the coastal area.)

    “The installation of a new well, or alteration of an existing well, for the purposes of extracting groundwater”
  • Mandatory utility hookupConditional

    Residential or mobile/modular-home development statewide where wastewater service is being planned.

    • The property should be checked with the city sewer authority or local health department for availability of city sewage disposal.
    • If public sanitary sewer is unavailable or the property is not connected to it, an onsite sewage system may be used only under the applicable ADPH permit and approval requirements.
    • The source does not establish a statewide mandatory connection-to-sewer rule.
    “If it is not, you will be required to have the soil tested to see if the soil is suitable”
  • county zoning authorityLimited

    County zoning and land-use authority over unincorporated Alabama land under general state law and identified special statutory circumstances.

    • General Alabama law does not grant counties broad and general land-use regulatory authority.
    • Several counties have planning and zoning authority created by local law, including examples identified in the official handbook: Baldwin, Russell, Shelby, and Jefferson County.
    • Special statutory authority includes subdivision regulation under Ala. Code § 11-24-1 et seq.; flood-prone-area land-use regulation under Ala. Code § 11-19-1 et seq.; and airport zoning under Ala. Code § 4-6-1 et seq.
    • Flood-prone-area authority concerns areas outside municipal corporate limits and covers areas with a frequency of inundation of once in 100 years; permitted controls include zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, health regulations, and related police-power measures.
    • Airport zoning concerns airport hazards and is generally available in the county's unincorporated area, except within a municipality's police jurisdiction and within two miles of a municipality-owned or operated airport when the municipality exercises or declares its intention to exercise zoning control, unless local law provides otherwise.
    • The claim does not establish that every Alabama county has a general countywide zoning ordinance.

    flood-prone-area inundation frequency: 100 years (As defined by qualified hydrologists or engineers using generally accepted hydrology and engineering methods) · airport municipal control area: 2 miles (Applies when the municipality exercises or declares its intention to exercise zoning control, unless local law provides otherwise)

    “Counties in Alabama do not have broad and general land use regulatory authority under general Alabama law, although several counties have created some form of planning and zoning authority by local law. However, as set out below, the Legislature has granted limited authority to county governing bodies to address certain special circumstances related to use of land within the territorial jurisdiction of the county.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — Alabama county authority to adopt zoning for unincorporated land.
      “Counties in Alabama do not have broad and general land use regulatory authority under general Alabama law, although several counties have created some form of planning and zoning authority by local law. However, as set out below, the Legislature has granted limited authority to county governing bodies to address certain special circumstances related to use of land within the territorial jurisdiction of the county.”
    • Limited — County authority over land use and zoning in unincorporated Alabama; general Alabama law does not grant counties broad general zoning authority, but limited authority exists through special local laws and specified statutory circumstances.
      “Counties in Alabama do not have broad and general land use regulatory authority under general Alabama law”
  • county building authorityGeneral

    Authority of Alabama county commissions to adopt and administer building laws and codes for residential construction in unincorporated areas.

    • A county commission may adopt building laws and codes by ordinance or, under the 2025 version of Section 34-14A-12, by resolution.
    • The ordinary county-code jurisdiction is the unincorporated area of the county.
    • County building laws and codes may not apply within a municipal police jurisdiction where the municipality is exercising its building laws or codes without the municipality's express consent.
    • County building laws and codes may apply within municipal corporate limits only with the express consent of the municipal governing body.
    • Under the 2025 statute, the county must provide the Board a copy of the resolution within 10 business days.
    • A local building law or code generally may not take effect until 120 days after adoption; for insurance-claim work requiring a license, the effective date is the date of adoption.
    • The county commission may employ building inspectors and exact fees from owners of inspected property.
    • The county may enter mutual agreements, compacts, or contracts with municipalities and other public entities for administration and enforcement.

    local-code notice deadline: 10 business days (Copy of resolution must be provided to the Home Builders Licensure Board) · local-code ordinary effective delay: 120 days (Insurance-claim work requiring a license may use the adoption date)

    “A county commission, by resolution, may adopt building laws and codes that shall apply in the unincorporated areas of the county. The county commission shall provide a copy of any resolution adopted pursuant to this subsection to the board withing 10 business days of adopting the resolution.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • General — Alabama county authority to adopt and enforce residential building laws and codes in unincorporated areas.
      “There are two general statutory provisions authorizing counties to adopt building codes: the Home Builders Licensure Law found at Ala. Code § 34-14A-1 et seq. and the law on the state minimum building standards code found at Ala. Code § 41-9-160 et seq.”

Inside cities and towns in Henry County

Municipal rules found while researching the county. They apply inside that city or town, not to unincorporated land.

  • Building permitRequired

    Residential and commercial construction within the City of Headland, including new construction, additions, interior or exterior remodels, roof work, window replacement, accessory structures, pole barns, detached garages, gutter installation, and siding or brick work.

    • The permit is obtained through the City of Headland office.
    • The source states that payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card.
    “The City of Headland requires building and signage permits for various reasons and can be acquired through the City of Headland office.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission — ask the county directly.

  • Septic inspection — Septic/on-site sewage inspections in Henry County, Alabama.
  • Short-term rentals — Short-term rental use in Henry County, Alabama.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in Henry County, Alabama

Is Henry County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Henry County scores 76/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost and low administrative friction for a quiet rural property. Watch-outs: a weaker property-autonomy legal backdrop.

Do you need a building permit in Henry County, Alabama?

Henry County does not require a county building permit for a home in unincorporated areas, and it has no county-wide zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Henry County Health Department (Alabama Department of Public Health). Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Henry County?

Living in an RV on your own land in Henry County is allowed: Unincorporated Henry County: no county rule sets this, because Henry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Alabama law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Henry County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning. Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits. Alabama counties lack broad, general land-use regulatory authority under general Alabama law. A tiny home is allowed. Confirm with the county before relying on it.

How much does land cost in Henry County, Alabama?

Land in Henry County runs about $3,328 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Henry County?

Henry County gets about 54.4" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 18.2% of years.

How remote is Henry County?

A representative private-land location has about 18,145 people within a 30-minute drive and 1,581,014 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

How Henry compares in Alabama

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