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City of Woodbine

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Permits and Code Enforcement

Street address
310 Bedell Avenue, Woodbine, GA 31569
Coverage
Building Permits and Code Enforcement handles permit intake for construction inside Woodbine city limits.
§ 02

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

Required documents
  • 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
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Confirm the project is inside Woodbine city limits
  2. 02
    Download the city's Building Permit Application and any supporting forms from the Building Permits and Code Enforcement page
  3. 03
    Submit the completed application to City Hall at 310 Bedell Avenue
  4. 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
  5. 05
    Pay the assessed permit fee and obtain permit issuance before beginning work
  6. 06
    Coordinate inspections with the city
§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2025

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 for building-related permits covered by the 2025 building-fee ordinance; temporary power pole inspection is separately listed at $25
02
Permit fee formula
Building new, addition, pools, and accessory structures greater than 100 square feet are 0.5% of total building cost; plumbing, electrical, low-voltage electrical, HVAC, gas, fire suppression system, and underground utilities are 2% of the applicable trade cost

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Woodbine permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Woodbine, GA?
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
02 How much does a building permit cost in Woodbine, GA?
Building permit fees in Woodbine, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 for building-related permits covered by the 2025 building-fee ordinance; temporary power pole inspection is separately listed at $25. Fees are calculated as: Building new, addition, pools, and accessory structures greater than 100 square feet are 0.5% of total building cost; plumbing, electrical, low-voltage electrical, HVAC, gas, fire suppression system, and underground utilities are 2% of the applicable trade cost.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Woodbine, GA?
To apply for a building permit in Woodbine, GA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project is inside Woodbine city limits 2. Download the city's Building Permit Application and any supporting forms from the Building Permits and Code Enforcement page 3. Submit the completed application to City Hall at 310 Bedell Avenue 4. 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 5. Pay the assessed permit fee and obtain permit issuance before beginning work 6. Coordinate inspections with the city
last verified April 2026 entry id permits/georgia/camden/woodbine

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Permits and Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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