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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for White
The city publishes a building permit fee schedule covering building, additions, accessory structures over 200 square feet, remodels, decks, retaining walls, trade permits, pools, demolition, and related work.
Note: No standalone White exempt-work list was located on the reviewed official pages.
Required documents
- Plan package
- Supporting documents as required by the city's plans checklist and plan-review schedule
- Building code
- No separate White code-adoption page was located on the reviewed site; Georgia state minimum codes apply.
- Permit validity
- The city's published fee schedule includes a permit renewal fee for 6 months.
- Contractor requirements
- Georgia state licensing rules apply; city fee and permit materials do not provide a more detailed public contractor checklist.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the city using the main phone or listed staff contacts to obtain the current building permit application path.
- 02 Use the published plans checklist, building fee schedule, and plan-review fee schedule to assemble the required submittal package.
- 03 Submit plans and pay city-assessed permit and plan-review fees as directed by staff.
- 04 Complete inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy before occupancy.
Source: City of White, Georgia ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
White building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential building permit minimum $75; addition permit minimum $75; deck permit minimum $50
02
Plan check fee
Published separately at https://cityofwhitega.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Updated-Plan-Review-Fee-Schedule_White.pdf, including preliminary plat, construction plan review, final plat, stormwater, and other review fees
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Permit fee formula
Residential building permit $0.31 per square foot; unfinished area $0.15 per square foot; remodel permit $0.25 per square foot; accessory structure over 200 square feet $0.15 per square foot or $75 minimum; commercial permits use valuation and permit-fee tables
04
Reinspection fee
Reinspection $25 first and $50 additional
05
Penalty (no permit)
Penalty for occupancy prior to final $100
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Not publicly itemized
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about White permits
01 Do I need a building permit in White, GA? ▸
The city publishes a building permit fee schedule covering building, additions, accessory structures over 200 square feet, remodels, decks, retaining walls, trade permits, pools, demolition, and related work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in White, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in White, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential building permit minimum $75; addition permit minimum $75; deck permit minimum $50. Fees are calculated as: Residential building permit $0.31 per square foot; unfinished area $0.15 per square foot; remodel permit $0.25 per square foot; accessory structure over 200 square feet $0.15 per square foot or $75 minimum; commercial permits use valuation and permit-fee tables. Plan check fee: Published separately at https://cityofwhitega.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Updated-Plan-Review-Fee-Schedule_White.pdf, including preliminary plat, construction plan review, final plat, stormwater, and other review fees.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in White, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in White, GA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the city using the main phone or listed staff contacts to obtain the current building permit application path. 2. Use the published plans checklist, building fee schedule, and plan-review fee schedule to assemble the required submittal package. 3. Submit plans and pay city-assessed permit and plan-review fees as directed by staff. 4. Complete inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy before occupancy.
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of White, Georgia before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.