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Permits & Approvals

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

For more information from Alabama Power Shoreline Management, click here.

Lake Tuscaloosa permits may be obtained by calling (205) 349-0279 or by emailing lakes@tuscaloosa.com.

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. 

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.

Logan Martin: Maximum Distance: 80′  Maximum Square Footage: 1220′

Lay Lake: Maximum Distance: 50′  Maximum Square Footage: 1220′

Neely Henry: Maximum Distance: 50′  Maximum Square Footage: 1220′

Weiss Lake : Maximum Distance: 80′  Maximum Square Footage: 1220′ 

Tuscaloosa: Maximum Distance: 40′ Maximum Square Footage: 1750′

*Note: Maximum Distance includes walkway.