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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Woodbine
New construction, additions, remodel/repair, accessory structures over 100 square feet, plumbing, electrical, low-voltage electrical, HVAC, gas, fire suppression, underground utilities, and sign permits
Note: No public exempt-work list was found on the reviewed Woodbine building-permit pages and forms
- Completed permit application
- Lot inspection report for all new residential construction
- Two identical plan sets
- Applicable contractor licenses
- City of Woodbine business license
- Homeowner affidavit if self-performing
- Permit-agent form where needed
- Building code
- Georgia's statewide minimum standard construction codes; current public page does not publish a current edition list, and applicants should confirm any current local amendments with City Hall
- Owner-builder
- The homeowner may obtain permits and perform the work, but a completed homeowner affidavit is required if the homeowner will perform the work personally
- Contractor requirements
- Current Georgia state contractor license copies and City of Woodbine business license copies required when a licensed contractor is performing the work
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the project is inside Woodbine city limits
- 02 Download the city's Building Permit Application and any supporting forms from the Building Permits and Code Enforcement page
- 03 Submit the completed application to City Hall at 310 Bedell Avenue
- 04 Provide required supporting materials: completed permit application, lot inspection report for all new residential construction, two identical sets of plans, contractor licenses, City of Woodbine business license, homeowner affidavit if owner-builder, and permit-agent form when applicable
- 05 Pay the assessed permit fee and obtain permit issuance before beginning work
- 06 Coordinate inspections with the city
Fee schedule
Effective 2025
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025) before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (City Hall hours)
Typical sequence: The reviewed application specifically references temporary power pole inspection; applicants should coordinate inspection scheduling with Woodbine City Hall
Frequently asked
Common questions about Woodbine permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Woodbine, GA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Woodbine, GA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Woodbine, GA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Permits and Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.