Georgia

Georgia home permit planning notes

County and city authority varies. Pay attention to decks, pools, septic areas, stormwater, and contractor licensing requirements.

What to verify locally

Local guides in Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Residential Permit Guide

Atlanta routes residential construction, zoning, development, and permitting questions through the Department of City Planning and Office of Buildings.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah Residential Building Permit Guide

Savannah residential building permits use eTRAC, complete application checklists, and project-specific supporting documents before permits are issued.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah Shed and Fence Permit Guide

Savannah shed and fence rules depend on size, height, materials, utilities, setbacks, lot coverage, ownership, contractor licensing, and historic-district review.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah Deck, Roof, Window, and Remodel Permit Guide

Savannah lists many common home-improvement projects that need permits, including decks, porches, roof replacements, siding, drywall, changed window openings, and finished rooms.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah Solar, Floodplain, and Right-of-Way Permit Guide

Savannah solar permits can require site plans, floodplain worksheets, historic certificates, zoning decisions, and encroachment approvals depending on roof, ground, flood, and right-of-way conditions.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta Building Permit Guide

Augusta building permits are required for new construction, renovations, additions, re-roofing, swimming pools, utility buildings, storage buildings, and many trade projects.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta Plot Plan, Shed, and Addition Permit Guide

Augusta requires residential plot plans with permit applications for residential construction, storage sheds, manufactured homes, and additions.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta Fence and Corner Lot Permit Guide

Augusta residential fence rules limit height by yard location and add corner-lot visibility limits for fences, hedges, bushes, and other obstructions.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta Inspection and Permit Board Guide

Augusta residential projects with more than two inspections must post a permit board and keep the permit card available before inspections can be performed.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus Georgia Building Permit Guide

Columbus Inspections and Code processes permit applications, examines building plans, issues permits, schedules inspections, and enforces building and development rules.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus Georgia Trade, Zoning, and Development Permit Guide

Columbus permitting can involve separate plumbing, electrical, mechanical, zoning, development, historic, airport, and stormwater or erosion review depending on scope and site conditions.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County Building Permit Guide

Macon-Bibb County uses zoning compliance and the Community Connect portal for building permits, plan review, approved plans, inspections, and permit status.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs Georgia Residential Building Permit Guide

Sandy Springs homeowners should check building permit, planning, zoning, and inspection requirements before additions, renovations, accessory structures, decks, pools, and trade work.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs Georgia Fence Deck and Pool Permit Guide

Sandy Springs fence, deck, and pool projects can involve building permits, zoning review, inspections, tree or site constraints, and barrier requirements.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta Georgia Building and Zoning Permit Guide

Marietta homeowners should separate zoning questions from building permit review before additions, remodels, accessory buildings, fences, decks, pools, and trade work.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell Georgia Residential Permit Guide

Roswell residential projects may need building permit review, planning and zoning confirmation, inspections, and code compliance checks before work can be completed.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County Georgia Residential Permit Guide

Athens-Clarke County homeowners should verify building permit, planning, development services, and inspection requirements before residential construction or improvements begin.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Atlanta, Georgia, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Atlanta, Georgia, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Atlanta, Georgia, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Atlanta, Georgia, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Atlanta, Georgia, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Atlanta, Georgia, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Atlanta, Georgia, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Atlanta, Georgia, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Atlanta, Georgia, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Atlanta, Georgia, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Atlanta, Georgia, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Atlanta, Georgia, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Savannah, Georgia, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Savannah, Georgia, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Savannah, Georgia, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Savannah, Georgia, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Savannah, Georgia, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Savannah, Georgia, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Savannah, Georgia, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Savannah, Georgia, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Savannah, Georgia, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Savannah, Georgia, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Savannah, Georgia, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Savannah, Georgia, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Augusta, Georgia, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Augusta, Georgia, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Augusta, Georgia, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Augusta, Georgia, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Augusta, Georgia, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Augusta, Georgia, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Augusta, Georgia, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Augusta, Georgia, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Augusta, Georgia, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Augusta, Georgia, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Augusta, Georgia, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Augusta, Georgia, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Columbus, Georgia, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Columbus, Georgia, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Columbus, Georgia, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Columbus, Georgia, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Columbus, Georgia, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Columbus, Georgia, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Columbus, Georgia, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Columbus, Georgia, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Columbus, Georgia, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Columbus, Georgia, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Columbus, Georgia, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Columbus, Georgia, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Sandy Springs, Georgia, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Sandy Springs, Georgia, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Sandy Springs, Georgia, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Sandy Springs, Georgia, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Sandy Springs, Georgia, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Sandy Springs, Georgia, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Sandy Springs, Georgia, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Sandy Springs, Georgia, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Sandy Springs, Georgia, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Sandy Springs, Georgia, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Sandy Springs, Georgia, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Sandy Springs, Georgia, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Marietta, Georgia, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Marietta, Georgia, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Marietta, Georgia, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Marietta, Georgia, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Marietta, Georgia, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Marietta, Georgia, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Marietta, Georgia, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Marietta, Georgia, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Marietta, Georgia, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Marietta, Georgia, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Marietta, Georgia, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Marietta, Georgia, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Roswell, Georgia, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Roswell, Georgia, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Roswell, Georgia, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Roswell, Georgia, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Roswell, Georgia, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Roswell, Georgia, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Roswell, Georgia, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Roswell, Georgia, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Roswell, Georgia, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Roswell, Georgia, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Roswell, Georgia, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Roswell, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Roswell, Georgia, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Projects to check first

ProjectWhy it matters
Shed PermitUsually required once the shed exceeds a local size threshold, has a permanent foundation, includes utilities, or violates zoning setbacks.
Fence PermitOften required for tall fences, front-yard fences, corner lots, pool barriers, retaining-wall combinations, and historic districts.
Deck PermitAlmost always required for attached decks, elevated decks, structural repairs, and decks with stairs or guards.
EV Charger PermitUsually required for Level 2 hardwired chargers, panel upgrades, new circuits, and garage wiring changes.
Solar PermitAlmost always required. Solar normally needs building/electrical permits and separate utility interconnection approval.
Bathroom Remodel PermitOften required when plumbing, electrical, framing, ventilation, or waterproofing systems are changed.
HVAC Replacement PermitUsually required for furnace, condenser, heat pump, major duct, gas line, and equipment-location changes.
Basement Finishing PermitUsually required when unfinished space becomes habitable, especially with bedrooms, bathrooms, or new walls.

Best first call

Start with the city building department if the property is inside city limits. If not, call the county building or planning office and ask which authority has jurisdiction for zoning, building, and trade inspections.