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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Tybee Island
Tybee requires permits and inspections for construction projects governed by the city's Land Development Code and technical codes. Work without a permit may be subject to removal, fines, and other remedies.
Note: No Tybee-specific exempt-work list was publicly located on the official materials reviewed.
Required documents
- Permit application (depends on permit type)
- Contractor registration
- Owner-builder affidavit
- Electronic and hard-copy plans
- REScheck or COMcheck
- Surveys and civil plans
- Flood documentation
- Non-conversion agreement
- Code compliance certificates
- Building code
- 2024 IRC, IBC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, ISPSC with Georgia amendments; 2023 NEC with 2026 Georgia amendments; 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements; ICC 600; NFPA Life Safety Code; certain permissive codes.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly stated in reviewed permit page materials.
- Owner-builder
- Tybee publishes an Owner Acting as Contractor Affidavit. An owner may act as their own contractor only within Georgia law, must directly supervise and manage the work, and may not structurally build or alter another building after a recent owner-builder sale without licensure or a licensed contractor. Trade subcontractors must obtain their own permits.
- Contractor requirements
- Tybee requires contractor registration, a copy of local business license, and a copy of any required state license. Contractor registration fee is $20.00.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated.
- 01 Determine whether a building permit is required using Tybee's Building Permits page and Land Development Code guidance.
- 02 Download the correct permit form. Tybee publishes separate forms for general building permits, new construction, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pools, land disturbance, signs, tree removal, ROW work, contractor registration, and owner-builder affidavit.
- 03 For new construction, submit pages 1 through 7 of the completed permit application and submit one set of civil plans and one set of building plans electronically for initial reviews.
- 04 After initial review, submit the required hard copies including building plans, REScheck or COMcheck, surveys, and civil plans.
- 05 Pay the listed permit, inspection, and plan review fees.
- 06 Complete foundation and construction compliance milestones, including city-required survey and flood-related certifications where applicable.
- 07 Complete inspections and final acceptance before occupancy.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated.
Source: City of Tybee Island Building Official and Inspections ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective July 1, 2025
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential under $75,000 flat permit types commonly start at $75.00; commercial under $75,000 start at $100.00 to $150.00 depending on type.
02
Plan check fee
New construction plan review fee of $250.00
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed. Flat permit fees for many projects under $75,000; valuation-based per $1,000 for larger residential and commercial projects, plus inspection fee.
04
Reinspection fee
Not clearly itemized in the fee schedule excerpt reviewed.
Permit, inspection, and plan review fee lines are included on city application forms and schedule.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective July 1, 2025) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Not clearly published on the main permit page reviewed
Typical sequence: Tybee's new construction materials and inspection checklist indicate staged inspections tied to foundation, flood compliance, and final approval.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Tybee Island permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Tybee Island, GA? ▸
Tybee requires permits and inspections for construction projects governed by the city's Land Development Code and technical codes. Work without a permit may be subject to removal, fines, and other remedies.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Tybee Island, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Tybee Island, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential under $75,000 flat permit types commonly start at $75.00; commercial under $75,000 start at $100.00 to $150.00 depending on type.. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Flat permit fees for many projects under $75,000; valuation-based per $1,000 for larger residential and commercial projects, plus inspection fee.. Plan check fee: New construction plan review fee of $250.00.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Tybee Island, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Tybee Island, GA, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether a building permit is required using Tybee's Building Permits page and Land Development Code guidance. 2. Download the correct permit form. Tybee publishes separate forms for general building permits, new construction, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pools, land disturbance, signs, tree removal, ROW work, contractor registration, and owner-builder affidavit. 3. For new construction, submit pages 1 through 7 of the completed permit application and submit one set of civil plans and one set of building plans electronically for initial reviews. 4. After initial review, submit the required hard copies including building plans, REScheck or COMcheck, surveys, and civil plans. 5. Pay the listed permit, inspection, and plan review fees. 6. Complete foundation and construction compliance milestones, including city-required survey and flood-related certifications where applicable. 7. Complete inspections and final acceptance before occupancy.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Tybee Island, GA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Tybee Island, GA typically run Not publicly stated.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
last verified April 2026
source City of Tybee Island Building Official and Inspections ↗
entry id permits/georgia/chatham/tybee-island
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Tybee Island Building Official and Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.