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

Fees are calculated as: Square-foot based for building permits and flat fees for many trade and specialty permits. Plan check fee: No separate public plan review fee identified.

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

1. Confirm the property is inside Ellenton city limits and confirm county Compliance is the permit intake point. 2. Download the county Construction Permit Application and owner affidavit if needed. 3. Assemble plans and other required support materials shown on the county form, including septic and water approval if applicable and driveway permit if applicable. 4. Submit the application package to the Compliance Office and pay the fee schedule. 5. Schedule inspections with county Compliance and obtain final approval before occupancy or service connection as applicable.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

City Building Permits

Ellenton, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Colquitt County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The 2018 Colquitt County SDS states the county covers all cities except Moultrie for building inspection and code enforcement, and the county Compliance page says it provides inspection of construction for the small municipalities of Colquitt County. No separate official Ellenton permit page was located in the reviewed public record.

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 property is inside Ellenton city limits and confirm county Compliance is the permit intake point.
Download the county Construction Permit Application and owner affidavit if needed.
Assemble plans and other required support materials shown on the county form, including septic and water approval if applicable and driveway permit if applicable.
Submit the application package to the Compliance Office and pay the fee schedule.
Schedule inspections with county Compliance and obtain final approval before occupancy or service connection as applicable.

Source: Colquitt County Compliance Office

General Requirements

County materials show permits for construction, additions and renovations, trade work, demolition, reroofing, relocations, driveway permits, and other listed work.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Plans
Septic and water approval if applicable
Driveway permit if applicable
Contractor and subcontractor information
Homeowner affidavit and deed if owner-occupant is the applicant

Permit validity: The county form has an expiration field, but no public county rule stating the permit life was located.
Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Construction Codes apply statewide; the county application also references the codes adopted by Georgia and Colquitt County.
Owner-builder: Notarized owner affidavit and deed are required; county states it will issue permits only to a state licensed contractor or to the owner-occupant of a residential property.
Contractor requirements: Georgia contractor licensing requirements apply statewide.

Fees

Plan check fee: No separate public plan review fee identified
Permit fee formula: Square-foot based for building permits and flat fees for many trade and specialty permits
Trade permit fee: $100 residential and $250 commercial
Penalty (no permit): Permit fees are doubled if obtained after work starts; relocation without permit carries a posted penalty
Payment note: No public online permit-payment portal identified

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 detailed public county sequence was located

Additional Resources

Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Construction Codes apply statewide; the county application also references the codes adopted by Georgia and Colquitt County.
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

Ellenton Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Ellenton, GA?: County materials show permits for construction, additions and renovations, trade work, demolition, reroofing, relocations, driveway permits, and other listed work.
How much does a building permit cost in Ellenton, GA?: Fees are calculated as: Square-foot based for building permits and flat fees for many trade and specialty permits. Plan check fee: No separate public plan review fee identified.
How do I apply for a building permit in Ellenton, GA?: 1. Confirm the property is inside Ellenton city limits and confirm county Compliance is the permit intake point. 2. Download the county Construction Permit Application and owner affidavit if needed. 3. Assemble plans and other required support materials shown on the county form, including septic and water approval if applicable and driveway permit if applicable. 4. Submit the application package to the Compliance Office and pay the fee schedule. 5. Schedule inspections with county Compliance and obtain final approval before occupancy or service connection as applicable.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Ellenton, GA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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