City Building Permits
Chattahoochee Hills, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City authority applies inside Chattahoochee Hills city limits, including the portion of the city that lies in Coweta County and the portion in Fulton County.
- Department
- Community Development, City of Chattahoochee Hills
- Address
- 6505 Rico Road, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268
- Phone
- (770) 463-8881
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Community Core • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Confirm project scope and zoning compliance with Community Development
- Prepare a completed permit application and all required construction documents
- Submit the package via the City's online Community Core workflow or by the email route referenced in the guide
- Provide floodplain elevation data if applicable and sealed professional plans when required
- Respond to plan-review comments from City staff or SAFEbuilt
- Pay permit and review fees
- Receive the issued permit, keep permit card and approved plans on site, and schedule inspections
General Requirements
The City guide states a permit is required to construct, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, and for electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing work regulated by the adopted codes or City ordinances.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- PDF plans
- Site plan
- Foundation plan
- Floor plan
- Wall section
- Elevations
- Framing plan
- Deck framing detail where applicable
- Scope-of-work sheet for residential alterations or additions
- Manufacturer installation instructions where applicable
- Sealed professional plans for qualifying commercial work
- Floodplain elevation certificate if applicable
- Building code
- The reviewed City guide lists Georgia DCA-adopted codes then in force, including 2018 IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IFC, ISPSC, IPMC, 2015 IECC, and 2020 NEC. Georgia statewide code updates effective January 1, 2026 should also be checked through DCA.
- Owner-builder
- The guide states work performed by homeowners on their own property not for sale or lease may fall outside contractor-license requirements depending on scope.
- Contractor requirements
- The guide states all contractors and subcontractors must be licensed in the State of Georgia as required by O.C.G.A. Title 43.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- City agenda materials indicate building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits are valuation-based under the City fee schedule, but the current public schedule was not fully verified in text
- Payment note
- Permit fees are part of the Community Development permit workflow; no separate public payment note was found
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Community Development, City of Chattahoochee Hills to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
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- Scheduling deadline
- 4:00 p.m. one day in advance
- Time windows
- Next regular business day
Typical inspection sequence: The City guide lists footing, foundation, under-slab plumbing, slab prep, wall sheathing, moisture barrier, rough building/electrical/mechanical/plumbing, wall or ceiling cover, insulation, suspended slab, temporary electrical, permanent electrical service, sewer or water connection, final, and demolition inspections
Additional Resources
- Building code: The reviewed City guide lists Georgia DCA-adopted codes then in force, including 2018 IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IFC, ISPSC, IPMC, 2015 IECC, and 2020 NEC. Georgia statewide code updates effective January 1, 2026 should also be checked through DCA.
- Verify contractor license: Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
- 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 Community Development, City of Chattahoochee Hills before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chattahoochee Hills Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Chattahoochee Hills, GA?
- The City guide states a permit is required to construct, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, and for electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing work regulated by the adopted codes or City ordinances.
- How much does a building permit cost in Chattahoochee Hills, GA?
- Fees are calculated as: City agenda materials indicate building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits are valuation-based under the City fee schedule, but the current public schedule was not fully verified in text.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Chattahoochee Hills, GA?
- 1. Confirm project scope and zoning compliance with Community Development 2. Prepare a completed permit application and all required construction documents 3. Submit the package via the City's online Community Core workflow or by the email route referenced in the guide 4. Provide floodplain elevation data if applicable and sealed professional plans when required 5. Respond to plan-review comments from City staff or SAFEbuilt 6. Pay permit and review fees 7. Receive the issued permit, keep permit card and approved plans on site, and schedule inspections
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Chattahoochee Hills, GA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: , . 4:00 p.m. one day in advance.
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