Auburn, Ala. - The City of Auburn requires that all building contractors and sub-contractors be licensed. Using an unlicensed contractor puts your biggest investment at risk. Since an unlicensed contractor is not able to obtain required permits, your construction work will not be inspected for code compliance. The City of Auburn regulates construction and provides safeguards to ensure public safety through its permitting and inspection processes. As part of the permit process, plans are reviewed to ensure compliance with adopted codes. Building permits are issued for new construction as well as for additions to and remodeling of existing buildings and structures. Most repairs or alterations require a building permit and inspection(s). These include but are not limited to: