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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Marietta
New construction, temporary buildings, certain alterations to existing construction, pools, and land disturbance permits. Health department approval is required before permit issuance for restaurants, food facilities, commercial pools, body art studios, and similar uses.
Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was located on the city's public permit pages. Confirm borderline scopes with Permits and Inspections.
- Online application
- Plans
- Contractor information
- Any required outside approvals
- Building code
- Georgia state minimum standard codes administered through DCA. Marietta also follows the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with Georgia amendments.
- Permit validity
- Building permits are valid for six months if there is no activity. Tenant move-in permits expire after 30 days unless extended in writing before expiration.
- Contractor requirements
- Georgia state licensing applies where required by state law. The city requires permit holders and trade contractors to meet applicable licensing rules.
Application process
Typical processing: Inspection requests made by 4:00 PM are generally next business day.
- 01 Create or activate a Marietta-specific SagesGov account.
- 02 Select the permit type and complete the online application.
- 03 Upload plans, contractor information, and any agency approvals required for the use or project type.
- 04 City staff reviews the submittal; commercial work may require plan review fees and outside-agency approvals.
- 05 Pay permit fees once invoiced.
- 06 Permit is issued in SagesGov and inspections are scheduled through the same system.
Typical processing time: Inspection requests made by 4:00 PM are generally next business day.
Source: Permits and Inspections, Development Services, City of Marietta ↗
Fee schedule
Marietta building permit fees
Fees are billed through SagesGov.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- SagesGov (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests may be scheduled until 4:00 PM for the next business day.
Typical sequence: Trade and building rough inspections, covering inspections before concealment, then final inspection. Fire permit child records must be closed before a building final can be completed on affected projects.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Marietta permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Marietta, GA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Marietta, GA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Marietta, GA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Marietta, GA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Marietta, GA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Permits and Inspections, Development Services, City of Marietta before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.