Alabama · AL
Alabama residential & ADU permit data
Local zoning across a growing Southern market
Housing law
Accessory dwelling units are regulated locally in Alabama; there is no statewide ADU mandate, so rules vary by city and county.
Alabama has no statewide upzoning law; residential density is set by local zoning.
Local zoning (no statewide mandate)
Jurisdictions we cover
MontgomeryBirminghamHuntsville
Cities we cover in Alabama
Live dataExplore live, sourced permit activity for each Alabama jurisdiction.
Why Igni for Alabama
Steady building activity across Alabama's growing metros
Live Montgomery permit data, sourced from official open data
Local-first permit intelligence where rules are set city by city
Alabama ADU & permit data — FAQ
Does Alabama allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs)?
Accessory dwelling units are regulated locally in Alabama; there is no statewide ADU mandate, so rules vary by city and county.
What is Alabama's missing-middle / upzoning law?
Alabama has no statewide upzoning law; residential density is set by local zoning.
Where does Igni get Alabama permit data?
Sourced live from the City of Montgomery open data (building permits; public records).
Which Alabama cities does Igni cover?
Igni has live permit coverage for Montgomery in Alabama, with more jurisdictions expanding.
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Sourced live from the City of Montgomery open data (building permits; public records).
Informational only, not legal advice. Housing law changes — verify current statutes before relying on this.