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City of Holly Springs

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Community Development, City of Holly Springs

Street address
City Hall, 3237 Holly Springs Parkway, Holly Springs, GA 30115
Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of Holly Springs.
Online portal
Cloudpermit Online Portal
Cloudpermit
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Holly Springs

Holly Springs enforces building permits, fire review, development review, signs, land disturbance, pools, retaining walls, solar, and related community-development permits through its Community Development function.

Note: No standalone exempt-work list was located on the reviewed public permit pages. Applicants should confirm scope with Community Development when work appears minor or accessory.

Required documents
  • Digital plans
  • Application materials
  • Project-specific supporting documents (uploaded through Cloudpermit)
Building code
Holly Springs applies the Georgia state minimum standard codes. Building Code Information page lists 2018-based Georgia code sets; master fee schedule was amended December 4, 2025.
Contractor requirements
Georgia contractor licensing rules apply.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Create a Cloudpermit account and start the correct permit application.
  2. 02
    Upload all plans digitally through Cloudpermit. Digital submittal is required for plan review applicants.
  3. 03
    Submit all supporting documentation required for the project scope and city review.
  4. 04
    City staff reviews the submittal for building, fire, and development requirements.
  5. 05
    Pay fees once invoiced.
  6. 06
    After issuance, use Cloudpermit to schedule inspections and obtain final approvals or a certificate of occupancy.

Source: Community Development, City of Holly Springs ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Holly Springs building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 for one- and two-family dwellings; $100 for multi-family and non-residential
02
Plan check fee
Commercial building plan review is one-half of the permit fee; residential plan review is $50
03
Permit fee formula
Building permit fees use the current ICC Building Valuation Data with a city multiplier of 0.0065. Commercial tenant permits are $0.15 per square foot of space utilized.
04
Reinspection fee
First reinspection $0, second reinspection $150, third and later reinspections $200
05
Penalty (no permit)
Building permit fees may be doubled if work starts before permitting

Fee assessment is tied to the city master fee schedule and Cloudpermit workflow.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Typical sequence: The city publishes a Cloudpermit guide for scheduling inspections and obtaining a certificate of occupancy.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Holly Springs permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Holly Springs, GA?
Holly Springs enforces building permits, fire review, development review, signs, land disturbance, pools, retaining walls, solar, and related community-development permits through its Community Development function.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Holly Springs, GA?
Building permit fees in Holly Springs, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 for one- and two-family dwellings; $100 for multi-family and non-residential. Fees are calculated as: Building permit fees use the current ICC Building Valuation Data with a city multiplier of 0.0065. Commercial tenant permits are $0.15 per square foot of space utilized.. Plan check fee: Commercial building plan review is one-half of the permit fee; residential plan review is $50.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Holly Springs, GA?
To apply for a building permit in Holly Springs, GA, follow these steps: 1. Create a Cloudpermit account and start the correct permit application. 2. Upload all plans digitally through Cloudpermit. Digital submittal is required for plan review applicants. 3. Submit all supporting documentation required for the project scope and city review. 4. City staff reviews the submittal for building, fire, and development requirements. 5. Pay fees once invoiced. 6. After issuance, use Cloudpermit to schedule inspections and obtain final approvals or a certificate of occupancy.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Holly Springs, GA?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Holly Springs, GA via: Cloudpermit.
last verified April 2026 source Community Development, City of Holly Springs ↗ entry id permits/georgia/cherokee/holly-springs

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development, City of Holly Springs before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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