Rental Inspections

Beginning October 1, 2010, the City of Anniston will require any residential property occupied by anyone other than the named property owner(s) of record to undergo a Rental Inspection. This inspection, performed by a City of Anniston Inspector, will inspect for life safety issues in accordance to the International Property Maintenance Code.

Rental Inspection Information

Rental Inspection Ordinance

Rental Inspection Ordinance Amendment

Rental Inspection Requirements

Alabama Tenant’s Handbook

Notice of Business License Required and Payment of Business License Tax for Lessors of Real Estate

Rental Inspections:

In the City of Anniston, Rental Property must be Inspected once a year.
This Inspection is Free if the property is vacant.
The Inspection will cost $100.00 if the property is (or was very recently) occupied.
Rental Inspections, once completed, are good for One Full Year. A new inspection will need to be done once the property becomes vacant a year from the date of the initial inspection.
To Request a Rental Inspection, please contact our Senior Code Enforcement Officer, Tana Bryant at: 256-231-7733.

Contacts

Alan Hughes | Electrical Inspections | 256-231-7727

Lee Willis | Building Inspections Supervisor | 256-231-7724

Jennie Emerson | Administrative Assistant | 256-231-7720

Tana Bryant | Senior Code Enforcement Officer (Rental Inspections) | 256-231-7733

Permits, Forms, & Guidelines

Fees, Zoning, & Inspections