Which guide answers my question?
| Your question | Start here |
|---|---|
Is my wall failing? | |
Fix it or replace it? | |
What will it cost? | |
Which permits do I need? | |
Is my wall on the Gulf front? | |
Will insurance help? | |
Is the contractor licensed? |
Look up your property records
Most bulkhead questions start with the parcel record. These county tools are free to search:
- Revenue Commission: property search by name, parcel, subdivision or address, with a help line at (251) 937-0245. Baldwin County Revenue Commission
- Probate Office: deed and mortgage records indexed from 1899 to the present. Baldwin County Probate Office
The county map viewer shows city limits and permit jurisdiction. Baldwin County jurisdiction map
Find permit history by jurisdiction
Permit records sit with the office that issued them. Check the jurisdiction first. Baldwin County permit jurisdiction
- Orange Beach: permits issued after 2018 in the city portal. Orange Beach permit portal
- Unincorporated county: two search sites split at November 1, 2020. Baldwin County permit history
Show sourcesHide sources
- Search For Property - AssuranceWeb Property (Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner)Source reviewed 2026-10-31
- Recording | Baldwin County Probate OfficeSource reviewed 2026-10-31
- Permitting FAQs | Baldwin County Building DepartmentSource reviewed 2026-10-31
- Building Department Monthly Reports | Orange Beach, ALSource reviewed 2026-10-31
- Search Permits, Reports, Certificates of Occupancy, & Elevation Certificates | Baldwin County Building DepartmentSource reviewed 2026-10-31