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Huntsville, Alabama Blueprint Printing for Zoning and Inspection Sets
By Eli Gewirtzman, Owner · Last checked Nov 4, 2026 (prices and City of Huntsville Building License & Permits sources)
Huntsville requires commercial and residential projects needing plan approval to use ePlans Review. After Zoning Administration approves, the City requires two full plan sets, both stamped and signed by the Zoning Administrator, at the Inspection Department. Upload your PDF and order two copies at $1.95 a sheet in black and white or $3.75 in color. We reproduce stamps already in your file; the City supplies its own approval and signatures. Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.
Prices (flat, 17×22 to 36×48)
| Per sheet | |
|---|---|
| Black & white | $1.95 |
| Color | $3.75 |
Huntsville’s permit steps, in the City’s words
From the City of Huntsville’s Building License & Permits page:
| Rule | What Huntsville says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Online review | “All commercial and residential projects requiring plan approval must be submitted online for a plan review through ePlans Review” | Building License & Permits |
| PDF only online | “All plan sheets and documents submitted online must be in a PDF format.” | Same |
| Zoning first | Zoning Administration “is the first step in processing most building permit applications” | Same |
| Two full sets | “you will take two (2) full sets of plans (both copies must be stamped and signed by the Zoning Administrator) to the Inspection Department” | Same |
| Pick-up | “Once the permit is processed and approved, it must be picked up in person.” | Same |
| Seals | Commercial plans “must be sealed by a State of Alabama-certified design professional if the building is over 2,500 square feet in size,” or for assembly, educational, institutional or hazardous occupancies | Same |
| New homes | “A site plan drawn to scale, showing the house on the lot,” plus plans with elevations, foundation and floor plans | Same |
| Flood areas | Projects in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area “must be submitted in person” | Same |
Before you print a Huntsville set
- Two identical sets. Set the quantity to 2 so both copies match for the Zoning Administrator’s stamps.
- Leave room for stamps. Do not crop the margins or title block needed for the Zoning Administrator’s approval. Match the original PDF size; see the PDF page size checker guide.
- Site plan to scale. For a new house, the site plan has to be drawn to scale with measurements and easements. Printing at full size keeps the scale bar true. See the blueprint scale guide.
- One upload, whole set. If your plans, site plan and elevations came as separate PDFs, combine them in order first. Our guide to preparing a PDF plan set walks through it.
The City’s Zoning Administration and Inspection Department, and your designer, decide what the approved sets contain. We print what you upload and don’t deal with the City on your behalf. Zoning’s number on the City page is 256-427-5100.
Huntsville work we print for
- New homes in subdivisions in South Huntsville, Hampton Cove and the western growth areas.
- Commercial and office projects around Cummings Research Park and downtown.
- Additions and remodels in Five Points and Blossomwood.
- Madison and unincorporated Madison County have their own permit offices, so this page covers the City of Huntsville.
What a Huntsville order costs (prints only; shipping chosen at checkout)
| Job | Sheets | Print total |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Cove new home, 2 sets × 9 sheets, 24×36 B&W | 18 | $35.10 |
| Research Park office build-out, 2 sets × 30 sheets, 30×42 B&W | 60 | $117.00 |
| Remodel, 2 sets × 4 sheets, 18×24 B&W | 8 | $15.60 |
| Color site plan, both sets | 2 | $7.50 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sets of plans does Huntsville need?
After Zoning Administration approves the project, the City has you take two full sets of plans, both stamped and signed by the Zoning Administrator, to the Inspection Department.
Can I submit Huntsville building plans online?
Yes. Projects that need plan approval go through ePlans Review, and every sheet and document uploaded must be a PDF.
Do I pick up a Huntsville permit in person?
Yes. The City says that once the permit is processed and approved, it must be picked up in person.
When do Huntsville plans need a design professional’s seal?
Commercial plans need an Alabama-certified design professional’s seal for buildings over 2,500 square feet, or for assembly, educational, institutional or hazardous occupancies.
Are flood-zone projects handled differently?
Yes. Projects in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area must be submitted in person.
When does a Huntsville order ship?
Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.