How much does a building permit cost in Berlin, GA?

Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat or square-foot based. New building fees are posted per square foot by use type. Trade permits are flat fees.. Plan check fee: No separate public plan review fee identified on the county Compliance page.

How do I apply for a building permit in Berlin, GA?

1. Confirm the site is inside Berlin city limits and confirm current intake routing with Berlin City Hall and/or Colquitt County Compliance because public sources show county enforcement but Berlin also maintains a city permit page. 2. Download the county Construction Permit Application and, if owner-building, the Homeowner Affidavit. 3. Assemble the required submittal package shown on the county form, including the completed permit application, driveway permit if applicable, one printed or digital copy of plans, Health Department septic and water approval when applicable, and subcontractor information. 4. Submit the package to the Compliance Office and pay the applicable fee schedule. 5. Schedule required inspections with the Compliance Office and complete the work before final approval.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Berlin, GA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

City Building Permits

Berlin, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Berlin, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Georgia Colquitt County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Colquitt County's 2018 SDS says the county covers the unincorporated county and all cities except Moultrie for building inspection and code enforcement, and the current county Compliance page says it provides inspection of construction for the small municipalities of Colquitt County. Berlin's official website also has Building Permits and Inspections and Planning and Inspections pages, so applicants should confirm whether intake starts at Berlin City Hall or directly with county Compliance.

Department: Colquitt County Compliance Office
Address: Colquitt County Courthouse Annex, 101 East Central Ave., Office 109, Moultrie, GA 31768
Phone: 229-616-7417
Email: compliance@colquittcountyga.gov
Website: https://www.colquittcountyga.gov/departments/compliance.php

Application Process

Confirm the site is inside Berlin city limits and confirm current intake routing with Berlin City Hall and/or Colquitt County Compliance because public sources show county enforcement but Berlin also maintains a city permit page.
Download the county Construction Permit Application and, if owner-building, the Homeowner Affidavit.
Assemble the required submittal package shown on the county form, including the completed permit application, driveway permit if applicable, one printed or digital copy of plans, Health Department septic and water approval when applicable, and subcontractor information.
Submit the package to the Compliance Office and pay the applicable fee schedule.
Schedule required inspections with the Compliance Office and complete the work before final approval.

Source: Colquitt County Compliance Office

General Requirements

County public forms and fee schedule confirm permits for new construction, additions and renovations, trade work, demolition, reroofing, relocation of manufactured homes and houses, driveway permits, and other listed categories. Berlin's website also states its Building Permits and Inspections department is responsible for permitting all construction and issuing certificates of occupancy and completion.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Plans
Driveway permit if applicable
Health Department septic and water approval if applicable
Subcontractor affidavit or subcontractor information
Homeowner affidavit plus deed if owner-occupant is applying without a licensed contractor

Permit validity: The county permit application includes an expiration field, but no public rule stating the expiration period was located.
Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Construction Codes apply statewide. The county permit form states construction must comply with the International Building Codes and others as adopted by the State of Georgia and Colquitt County.
Owner-builder: County Compliance will issue permits only to a state licensed contractor or to the owner-occupant of a residential property; the notarized homeowner affidavit and proof of ownership are required.
Contractor requirements: Georgia state licensing rules apply; the county affidavit states permits are issued only to a state licensed contractor or qualifying owner-occupant.

Fees

Plan check fee: No separate public plan review fee identified on the county Compliance page
Permit fee formula: Mostly flat or square-foot based. New building fees are posted per square foot by use type. Trade permits are flat fees.
Trade permit fee: $100 residential and $250 commercial
Penalty (no permit): Permit fees are doubled if permits are not obtained before work starts; manufactured home or house relocation without permit is fined $250 plus the permit fee.
Payment note: No dedicated public online permit-payment portal identified; county page presents office-based forms and fee schedule.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Colquitt County Compliance Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: No county-published sequence was located on the reviewed public forms and pages.

Additional Resources

Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Construction Codes apply statewide. The county permit form states construction must comply with the International Building Codes and others as adopted by the State of Georgia and Colquitt County.
Zoning information: View zoning info
License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Colquitt County Compliance Office before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Berlin Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Berlin, GA?: County public forms and fee schedule confirm permits for new construction, additions and renovations, trade work, demolition, reroofing, relocation of manufactured homes and houses, driveway permits, and other listed categories. Berlin's website also states its Building Permits and Inspections department is responsible for permitting all construction and issuing certificates of occupancy and completion.
How much does a building permit cost in Berlin, GA?: Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat or square-foot based. New building fees are posted per square foot by use type. Trade permits are flat fees.. Plan check fee: No separate public plan review fee identified on the county Compliance page.
How do I apply for a building permit in Berlin, GA?: 1. Confirm the site is inside Berlin city limits and confirm current intake routing with Berlin City Hall and/or Colquitt County Compliance because public sources show county enforcement but Berlin also maintains a city permit page. 2. Download the county Construction Permit Application and, if owner-building, the Homeowner Affidavit. 3. Assemble the required submittal package shown on the county form, including the completed permit application, driveway permit if applicable, one printed or digital copy of plans, Health Department septic and water approval when applicable, and subcontractor information. 4. Submit the package to the Compliance Office and pay the applicable fee schedule. 5. Schedule required inspections with the Compliance Office and complete the work before final approval.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Berlin, GA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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