How much does a building permit cost in Pembroke, GA?

The minimum permit fee is 50. Fees are calculated as: Residential: $187 x 0.0058 x heated/unheated square feet; Commercial: $266 x 0.0058 x total square feet; flat fees for roof ($100), deck ($270), pool ($350), manufactured home ($500), plumbing/electrical/mechanical ($95 each), demolition ($100), fence/wall ($75), sign ($50 + $50 per sign face, plus $190 if inspections apply). Plan check fee: Residential plan review 5% of building permit fee, capped at $1,000; Commercial plan review 10% of building permit fee, capped at $3,000.

How do I apply for a building permit in Pembroke, GA?

1. Open the city Building Permit Application page and enter the CommunityCore Building Permit Portal 2. Create an account as the property owner or contractor; submit only one permit per project 3. Upload the application package; the system identifies required documents 4. Include project-specific supporting items such as proof of paid taxes, septic/public-health approval where applicable, and the applicable checklist package 5. For new construction, pay utility deposit, tap, meter, and cost-recovery fees before tap and meter installation 6. For fence, driveway, demolition, and culvert permits, use the separate Planning and Zoning Request Form 7. Await city review and permit issuance before starting work

What work is exempt from building permits in Pembroke, GA?

The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural fences; Storage-only buildings with no electricity or plumbing (exempt from relocation-permit requirement). Note: No broader public exempt-work list found in reviewed materials

How do I schedule a building inspection in Pembroke, GA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

City Building Permits

Pembroke, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Pembroke, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Georgia Bryan County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Pembroke city limits; note that county/public-health coordination may still be required for septic and related outside approvals

Department: Pembroke Planning and Building Department / Planning and Zoning
Address: 351 North Main Street, Pembroke, GA 31321
Phone: (912) 653-4413
Email: planning@pembronega.net
Website: https://www.pembronega.net/page/building-permit-application

Online Permit Portal

Open CommunityCore Building Permit Portal

Platform: CommunityCore • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Open the city Building Permit Application page and enter the CommunityCore Building Permit Portal
Create an account as the property owner or contractor; submit only one permit per project
Upload the application package; the system identifies required documents
Include project-specific supporting items such as proof of paid taxes, septic/public-health approval where applicable, and the applicable checklist package
For new construction, pay utility deposit, tap, meter, and cost-recovery fees before tap and meter installation
For fence, driveway, demolition, and culvert permits, use the separate Planning and Zoning Request Form
Await city review and permit issuance before starting work

Source: Pembroke Planning and Building Department / Planning and Zoning

General Requirements

Building permit required for construction, erection, moving, or alteration of any building or structure valued over $1,000; also required for swimming pools, fences, and lawn irrigation systems

Required Documents

Planning board approval if required
Site plan showing property lines and easements
Building plans
Contractor license
Subcontractor list
Proof of paid taxes
Septic/public-health approval if on individual septic (required before issuance)
Residential checklist items: floor plan, exterior elevations, wall sections, structural drawings, electrical plan, REScheck/energy compliance
Commercial checklist items: code analysis, life safety plan, ADA details, roof plan, fire-rated details, MEP plans, fire-suppression/alarm plans if required

Building code: Plans must comply with current adopted IRC and state-adopted code requirements including energy-code compliance and manufactured-home wind-loading requirements; Georgia statewide minimum standard construction codes apply as baseline
Owner-builder: No separate owner-builder affidavit found in public materials
Contractor requirements: Contractor licenses or general-contractor licenses required per public checklists; Georgia state residential/general contractor licensing rules apply

Fees

Minimum permit fee: 50
Plan check fee: Residential plan review 5% of building permit fee, capped at $1,000; Commercial plan review 10% of building permit fee, capped at $3,000
Permit fee formula: Residential: $187 x 0.0058 x heated/unheated square feet; Commercial: $266 x 0.0058 x total square feet; flat fees for roof ($100), deck ($270), pool ($350), manufactured home ($500), plumbing/electrical/mechanical ($95 each), demolition ($100), fence/wall ($75), sign ($50 + $50 per sign face, plus $190 if inspections apply)
Trade permit fee: $95 each (plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
Reinspection fee: $95 per reinspection
Payment note: Utility deposit, tap, meter, and cost-recovery fees due before tap and meter installation; no separate online card-processing fee schedule found

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Pembroke Planning and Building Department / Planning and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Typical inspection sequence: Residential: foundation/trenches, open cell or bond beam for CMU, plumbing under slab, slab, subfloor framing, exterior sheathing, MEP rough-ins, framing, insulation, building sewer tie-in, fire-rated assemblies, power release, and CO/MEP/site final. Commercial: foundation, bond beam, wall/bond beam forms and steel, plumbing under slab, slab, subfloor framing, exterior sheathing, MEP/fire rough-ins, framing, insulation, fire-rated assemblies, ceiling cover, power release, building sewer tie-in, fire alarm/fire suppression final with Fire Marshal, and CO/MEP/building/site final

Additional Resources

Building code: Plans must comply with current adopted IRC and state-adopted code requirements including energy-code compliance and manufactured-home wind-loading requirements; Georgia statewide minimum standard construction codes apply as baseline
Zoning information: View zoning info
License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Pembroke Planning and Building Department / Planning and Zoning before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pembroke Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Pembroke, GA?: Building permit required for construction, erection, moving, or alteration of any building or structure valued over $1,000; also required for swimming pools, fences, and lawn irrigation systems
How much does a building permit cost in Pembroke, GA?: The minimum permit fee is 50. Fees are calculated as: Residential: $187 x 0.0058 x heated/unheated square feet; Commercial: $266 x 0.0058 x total square feet; flat fees for roof ($100), deck ($270), pool ($350), manufactured home ($500), plumbing/electrical/mechanical ($95 each), demolition ($100), fence/wall ($75), sign ($50 + $50 per sign face, plus $190 if inspections apply). Plan check fee: Residential plan review 5% of building permit fee, capped at $1,000; Commercial plan review 10% of building permit fee, capped at $3,000.
How do I apply for a building permit in Pembroke, GA?: 1. Open the city Building Permit Application page and enter the CommunityCore Building Permit Portal 2. Create an account as the property owner or contractor; submit only one permit per project 3. Upload the application package; the system identifies required documents 4. Include project-specific supporting items such as proof of paid taxes, septic/public-health approval where applicable, and the applicable checklist package 5. For new construction, pay utility deposit, tap, meter, and cost-recovery fees before tap and meter installation 6. For fence, driveway, demolition, and culvert permits, use the separate Planning and Zoning Request Form 7. Await city review and permit issuance before starting work
What work is exempt from building permits in Pembroke, GA?: The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural fences; Storage-only buildings with no electricity or plumbing (exempt from relocation-permit requirement). Note: No broader public exempt-work list found in reviewed materials
How do I schedule a building inspection in Pembroke, GA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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