Accessory Structures in Madison County, AL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Madison County, Alabama.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
Madison County exempts one-story detached accessory structures under 200 square feet from a building permit, but a garage, tool shed, or other similar structure is expressly carved out of that exemption and still needs one. Permits run through the Inspection Department under the county's amended Residential Code.
Madison County Shed & Accessory Building Permit
Some RestrictionsMadison County Residential Building Codes Resolution (Sept. 2020), § R105.2(Building)(1)
Subsection R105.2 Amended- Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Building: 1. One-story detached accessory structures provided the...
Tiny Homes
A tiny house in unincorporated Madison County is a real dwelling only if it is built and inspected to the 2018 IRC, using Appendix Q for homes 400 square feet or less. A park-model RV or shed on wheels is not fit for habitation.
Madison County Tiny Home & Small Dwelling Rules
Some RestrictionsMadison County, Ala., Tiny House Information (2018 IRC Appendix Q)
A true to code Tiny House is a building built in compliance with the 2018 International Code Council International Residential Code and employees the exceptions of Appendix Q which applies to houses that are 400 Square Feet in area or less.
Accessory Structures by City in Madison County
2 cities in Madison County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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