What this site does
Gulf Shores Seawall is a planning and help site for seawall and bulkhead work. It covers Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan, Bon Secour, Foley, Magnolia Springs, Weeks Bay and the Fish River shores.
The site does not build anything. It explains how the work gets permitted, what drives cost and what to ask a contractor. If you send a request, a local marine contractor follows up.
- Read the guides to learn the basics.
- Use the planner to describe your wall and project.
- See the disclosure page for how requests are handled.
How the research works
Every local rule on these pages comes from a public record. Baldwin County sets who permits which parcel, and the city or the county handles the rest. Baldwin County jurisdiction
Alabama splits coastal duties. State Lands handles planning and policy, and ADEM handles permits and enforcement. ADEM coastal program
- City and county codes, fee schedules and permit pages.
- Alabama Department of Environmental Management rules and fees.
- Alabama State Lands Division rules for submerged land.
- Army Corps of Engineers permits and notices.
- NOAA water levels and National Hurricane Center storm reports.
- FEMA flood maps and disaster records, and public bid tabulations.
No team, credentials or years in business are claimed here. Read the editorial standards for dates, citations and corrections.
Photos: Eric Prouzet and Frans van Heerden via Pexels.
The responsible publisher
Published by Gulf Shores Seawall. Editorial contact: contact@gulfshoresseawall.com.
Built on Gulf Shores and Baldwin County permit rules, Alabama coastal law, public bids and storm records.
Show sourcesHide sources
- Permitting FAQs | Baldwin County Building DepartmentSource reviewed 2026-10-31
- Alabama Coastal Area Management Program (ADEM Coastal Program page)Source reviewed 2026-10-31