Pembroke, GA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Pembroke Planning and Building Department / Planning and Zoning

Street address

351 North Main Street, Pembroke, GA 31321

Phone

(912) 653-4413

planning@pembronega.net

Coverage

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

Online portal

CommunityCore Building Permit Portal

CommunityCore

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Pembroke

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

Scope of work

Permit?

Agricultural fences

Exempt

Storage-only buildings with no electricity or plumbing (exempt from relocation-permit requirement)

Exempt

Exempt Agricultural fences
Exempt Storage-only buildings with no electricity or plumbing (exempt from relocation-permit requirement)

Note: No broader public exempt-work list found in reviewed materials

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

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Open the city Building Permit Application page and enter the CommunityCore Building Permit Portal
02

Create an account as the property owner or contractor; submit only one permit per project
03

Upload the application package; the system identifies required documents
04

Include project-specific supporting items such as proof of paid taxes, septic/public-health approval where applicable, and the applicable checklist package
05

For new construction, pay utility deposit, tap, meter, and cost-recovery fees before tap and meter installation
06

For fence, driveway, demolition, and culvert permits, use the separate Planning and Zoning Request Form
07

Await city review and permit issuance before starting work

Source: Pembroke Planning and Building Department / Planning and Zoning ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Pembroke building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

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

Utility deposit, tap, meter, and cost-recovery fees due before tap and meter installation; no separate online card-processing fee schedule found

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Through city permit portal (phone)

Typical 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

Source: Pembroke Planning and Building Department / Planning and Zoning ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Pembroke permits

01 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

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

Building permit fees in Pembroke, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

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

To apply for a building permit in Pembroke, GA, follow these steps: 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

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

Not all construction work requires a permit 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 When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pembroke, GA via: Through city permit portal.

last verified April 2026 source Pembroke Planning and Building Department / Planning and Zoning ↗ entry id permits/georgia/bryan/pembroke

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Pembroke Planning and Building Department / Planning and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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