Permitting
Alabama Power Shoreline Management
All work along the shoreline requires approval from Alabama Power Shoreline Management.
You may contact the Alabama Power Shoreline Management office at the following numbers:
Logan Martin: (205) 472-0481
Lay Lake: (205) 755-4420
Neely Henry: (205) 472-0481
To access the online permit application, click here.
Once obtained, please send us a copy of your Alabama Power permit that is labeled “Builder’s Copy”. We cannot begin your project until we receive appropriate approval from Alabama Power.
Lake Tuscaloosa - City of Tuscaloosa Lakes Division
Lake Tuscaloosa permits may be obtained by calling (205) 349-0279 or by emailing lakes@tuscaloosa.com.
Rules & Regulations
According to the lake, there are regulations on maximum distance from the shoreline, as well as maximum square footage allowed. You can find these guidelines below.
* NOTE: Maximum square footage and maximum distance allowed is ultimately determined by amount of shoreline footage of property, between property lines. Measurements below can be used as a general guide to lake allowances.