Alabama · Exterior
Exterior Painting cost in Alabama
Statewide pricing, permit posture and inspection sequence for exterior painting in Alabama. Your city or county issues the actual permit — use the local links below to confirm fees.
Verified August 2026
Exterior Painting cost in Alabama
$2,500 – $13,500
Most Alabama homeowners pay around $5,800, or $2–$5.50 per sq ft of wall area. Permit fees typically add $0–$0.
Permit: Usually no. Code adoption is local — local adoption of the irc; statewide code applies to state-funded and manufactured housing.
Cost breakdown
| Budget scope | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Typical project | $5,800 |
| Premium / complex | $13,500 |
| per sq ft of wall area | $2 – $5.50 |
| Permit fees | $0 – $0 |
| vs national baseline | -10% |
| Timeline | 4-8 days of work |
What is different about exterior painting in Alabama
Coastal Baldwin and Mobile counties enforce wind-borne debris requirements that inland Alabama does not, which changes roofing and window pricing sharply within one state.
Owner-builder: Homeowners may generally permit work on a home they own and occupy, subject to local rules. Exterior Painting is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.
What drives the price
- Wall square footage and number of stories
- Stucco crack patching before painting
- Elastomeric versus standard acrylic coating
- Trim, soffit and shutter detail
- Pressure washing and mildew treatment
Frequently asked questions
How often should a Florida house be repainted?
Expect 5 to 7 years for standard acrylic on stucco in coastal Florida and 8 to 12 years for a properly applied elastomeric coating. South-facing walls fail first.
Sources
Sources & verification
Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.