City Building Permits
Norman Park, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Norman Park, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
The 2018 Colquitt County SDS states Colquitt 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. Norman Park's official site provides city contact information but no separate public building-permit page was located.
- Department
- Colquitt County Compliance Office
- Address
- Colquitt County Courthouse Annex, 101 East Central Ave., Office 109, Moultrie, GA 31768
- Phone
- 229-616-7417
Application Process
- Confirm the property is inside Norman Park city limits and confirm county Compliance is the current permit intake point.
- Download the county Construction Permit Application and owner affidavit if owner-building.
- Prepare the required submittal package, including plans, driveway permit if applicable, Health Department approval if applicable, and contractor or subcontractor information.
- Submit the application package to county Compliance and pay the applicable fee.
- Schedule required inspections with county Compliance through final approval.
General Requirements
County materials publicly cover construction, additions and renovations, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, reroofing, relocation, driveway permits, and related work categories.
Required Documents
- Permit application
- Plans
- Driveway permit if applicable
- Septic and water approval if applicable
- Contractor and subcontractor information
- Homeowner affidavit and deed for qualifying owner-occupants
- Permit validity
- The county form has an expiration field, but no public county rule stating the time period was located.
- Building code
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Construction Codes apply statewide; county application language also references the codes adopted by Colquitt County.
- Owner-builder
- County states it issues permits only to a state licensed contractor or to the owner-occupant of a residential property; the owner affidavit must be notarized and submitted with proof of ownership.
- 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 work 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 county inspection sequence was publicly posted
Additional Resources
- Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Construction Codes apply statewide; county application language also references the codes adopted by 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
Norman Park Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Norman Park, GA?
- County materials publicly cover construction, additions and renovations, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, reroofing, relocation, driveway permits, and related work categories.
- How much does a building permit cost in Norman Park, GA?
- Fees are calculated as: Square-foot based for building work 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 Norman Park, GA?
- 1. Confirm the property is inside Norman Park city limits and confirm county Compliance is the current permit intake point. 2. Download the county Construction Permit Application and owner affidavit if owner-building. 3. Prepare the required submittal package, including plans, driveway permit if applicable, Health Department approval if applicable, and contractor or subcontractor information. 4. Submit the application package to county Compliance and pay the applicable fee. 5. Schedule required inspections with county Compliance through final approval.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Norman Park, GA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: .
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