Off-grid site report
Bibb County, AL
32.9377, -87.0965 · 246 ft elevationRead this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Bibb County, AL, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.
The local rulesBibb County, AL
Zoning & raw-land occupancy
Unclear - verifyNo Bibb County zoning ordinance or planning commission was found on the county's official site; Alabama counties have limited zoning power, so unincorporated areas likely have no zoning, but incorporated towns within the county may have their own rules under the state Municipal Zoning Enabling Act. Not confirmed, ask the county commission.
Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs
Unclear - verifyNo Bibb County ordinance addressing tiny homes or RV occupancy was found; without a confirmed zoning or building department for unincorporated areas, this is not settled and should be confirmed with the county commission. source
Building permits & codes
Unclear - verifyNo Bibb County building department, permit application, or adopted building code was found on the county's official site; not confirmed for unincorporated areas, and may exist only inside incorporated towns. source
Septic & composting toilets
Generally allowedSeptic (onsite sewage/OSS) systems are regulated statewide by the Alabama Department of Public Health, with a Permit to Install issued by the local health department, including the Bibb County Health Department, after site and soil evaluation. source
Greywater reuse
RestrictedGreywater falls under the same ADPH onsite sewage rules as septic; informal or DIY greywater systems outside an approved design aren't permitted, and some system types require engineer design. No Bibb County-specific variance was found. source
Rainwater harvesting
Generally allowedNo Bibb County or state rule restricting rainwater collection for non-potable use was found in this research.
Private wells & water rights
Generally allowedNo Bibb County-specific well ordinance was found; well construction is governed by the state's Water Well Standards Act framework administered by ADEM, with the licensed driller typically filing required paperwork.
Living disconnected from utilities
Generally allowedNo Bibb County ordinance requiring hookup to public water, sewer, or electric was found; any such requirement would likely come from a municipality rather than the county.
Sun30-year normals
- Peak-sun hours, annual average
- 5.2 hrs/day
- Worst month (sizes an off-grid array)
- 3.9 hrs/day
- Yearly output per 1 kW of panels
- 1,393 kWh
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Weather1991-2020
- Precipitation
- 57 in/yr
- Snowfall
- 1 in/yr
- Heating degree days
- 2,943 (mild)
- Frost-free season
- Apr 4 to Nov 2
How far help isstraight-line
- Hospital
Bibb Medical Center - 3.1 mi
- Fire station
Centreville Fire Department - 2.5 mi
- Hardware store
G & H Building Supply - 2.8 mi
- Grocery
Walmart Supercenter - 4.7 mi
From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.
Plan this spot
These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 35042).
Size a solar systemHeat loss & insulationFirewood per winterRainwater harvestGarden sizePanel tilt
Looking at a specific parcel in Bibb County, AL?The rules above are the jurisdiction. The land check runs the parcel itself: flood zone, soils and septic suitability, wetlands, slope, access, climate, and these verdicts, from a parcel number or coordinates.
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Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 22, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.
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