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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Woodstock
Woodstock requires building permits for a wide range of building work. The city separately addresses stand-alone trade permits, sign permits, and other development-related permits. Detailed building permit applications and checklists are hosted in the document center.
- Exempt Temporary signs and 15-day banner permits (issued with no fee, but still require city permit processing)
Note: No consolidated exempt-work list for building permits was located.
- Project-specific permit application
- Checklist documents
- Plans
- Affidavits (including homeowner affidavit for owner-builder projects)
- Home Owner Affidavit and Home Owner Building Permit Affidavit forms
- Building code
- Effective January 1, 2026: 2024 IRC, IBC, IFGC, IPC, IMC, IFC, ISPSC; 2023 NEC with 2026 Georgia amendments; 2015 IECC with Georgia amendments; 2024 NFPA 101; local adoption of Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code and Chapter 1 of 2024 IBC as administrative provisions.
- Owner-builder
- The city publishes Home Owner Affidavit and Home Owner Building Permit Affidavit forms for owner-builder filings.
- Contractor requirements
- Georgia contractor licensing rules apply. Only the general contractor may schedule inspections, and trade inspections must be scheduled under the applicable trade permit number.
Application process
Typical processing: Stand-alone electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas permits are issued the same day if all required documentation is included. Temporary signs and 15-day banner permits are also issued the same day when complete.
- 01 Confirm the property is inside Woodstock city limits using the city location map referenced on the Applications and Forms page.
- 02 Download the appropriate building permit application or checklist from the city Applications and Forms page.
- 03 Submit the completed application package with all required supporting documents to the city.
- 04 For owner-builder projects, include the applicable homeowner affidavit published by the city.
- 05 Pay permit fees after review and issuance.
- 06 After permit issuance, create or use a BSA Online account linked to the contractor record and schedule inspections online.
Typical processing time: Stand-alone electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas permits are issued the same day if all required documentation is included. Temporary signs and 15-day banner permits are also issued the same day when complete.
Source: Building and Safety, Community Development, City of Woodstock ↗
Fee schedule
Woodstock building permit fees
Permit and utility offices close at 4:00 PM. See municipal code for detailed fee schedule.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- BSA Online inspection portal (online)
- 770-592-6054 (for linking contractor username to city contact record) (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (service counter closes at 4:00 PM)
Typical sequence: Trade-specific inspections are requested under the trade-specific permit number. Rough, final, wall-cover, and ceiling-cover inspections require trade inspections to be scheduled individually.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Woodstock permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Woodstock, GA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Woodstock, GA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Woodstock, GA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Woodstock, GA? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Woodstock, GA? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Woodstock, GA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building and Safety, Community Development, City of Woodstock before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.