Kennesaw, GA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Services, City of Kennesaw

Street address

3080 Moon Station Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30144

Phone

770-429-4554

permits@kennesaw-ga.gov

Coverage

Applies within Kennesaw city limits only.

Online portal

iWorQ Portal

iWorQ

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Building Services ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Kennesaw

The Building Services page directs all permits to be applied for online. The department enforces permitting and inspections under Georgia state minimum standard codes. Specific permit categories, trade permits, retaining walls, pools, demolition, land disturbance, and development reviews are referenced.

Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was located on the reviewed Kennesaw public pages. The city directs applicants to call or email if unsure whether a permit is needed.

Required documents

Online application
Plans as applicable
Homeowner affidavit for homeowner permits
Development projects may also need site review, land disturbance, impact fee, or other department approvals

Building code: Kennesaw publishes mandatory code updates effective January 1, 2026, including the 2024 IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, ISPSC, IPMC, IEBC, 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments, 2024 Life Safety Code, and Georgia Accessibility Code.
Permit validity: The fee schedule includes re-activation of expired permits at the same fee as a new permit.
Owner-builder: The city publishes a Homeowners Affidavit for homeowner permits.
Contractor requirements: Georgia construction licensing rules apply. Permit applicants can use the Georgia Construction Licensing Board link published by the city.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No standard permit review time is published. Plan Review Committee meetings are Thursdays by appointment with at least three business days notice.

01

Confirm the property is within Kennesaw and determine the needed permit type.
02

Apply online in iWorQ and upload project documents.
03

For owner-builder filings, submit the city's homeowners affidavit.
04

City staff reviews for code compliance; larger development projects may need plan review committee coordination, site review, or land disturbance approvals before permit issuance.
05

Pay permit fees.
06

Permit is issued online and inspections are then scheduled in iWorQ using the permit number and contractor code.

Typical processing time: No standard permit review time is published. Plan Review Committee meetings are Thursdays by appointment with at least three business days notice.

Source: Building Services, City of Kennesaw ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Kennesaw building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Residential minimum $80; commercial minimum $100; trade permits generally $80

Plan check fee

Commercial plan review is 7 percent of the permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Residential new construction uses ICC valuation at $6 per $1,000; commercial new construction uses ICC valuation at $7 per $1,000; many other permit types are flat-fee based.

Reinspection fee

Reinspection is $50 first, $75 second, $100 third and subsequent.

Penalty (no permit)

Work before permit issuance is double permit fee up to $1,000.

The fee schedule notes a technology fee equal to 1 percent of each permit issued with a $10 minimum fee per permit.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

iWorQ Portal (online)

Scheduling deadline: Cutoff for next-business-day inspections is before 7:00 PM Eastern.

Typical sequence: Trade and building inspections are scheduled through the portal based on permit scope. Site review and land disturbance inspections may also apply for development projects.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Kennesaw permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Kennesaw, GA? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Kennesaw, GA? ▸

Building permit fees in Kennesaw, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential minimum $80; commercial minimum $100; trade permits generally $80. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction uses ICC valuation at $6 per $1,000; commercial new construction uses ICC valuation at $7 per $1,000; many other permit types are flat-fee based.. Plan check fee: Commercial plan review is 7 percent of the permit fee..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Kennesaw, GA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Kennesaw, GA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is within Kennesaw and determine the needed permit type. 2. Apply online in iWorQ and upload project documents. 3. For owner-builder filings, submit the city's homeowners affidavit. 4. City staff reviews for code compliance; larger development projects may need plan review committee coordination, site review, or land disturbance approvals before permit issuance. 5. Pay permit fees. 6. Permit is issued online and inspections are then scheduled in iWorQ using the permit number and contractor code.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Kennesaw, GA? ▸

Building permit processing times in Kennesaw, GA typically run No standard permit review time is published. Plan Review Committee meetings are Thursdays by appointment with at least three business days notice.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Kennesaw, GA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Kennesaw, GA via: iWorQ Portal. Cutoff for next-business-day inspections is before 7:00 PM Eastern..

last verified April 2026 source Building Services, City of Kennesaw ↗ entry id permits/georgia/cobb/kennesaw

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Services, City of Kennesaw before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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