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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Chattahoochee Hills
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.
Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the reviewed City materials.
- 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.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm project scope and zoning compliance with Community Development
- 02 Prepare a completed permit application and all required construction documents
- 03 Submit the package via the City's online Community Core workflow or by the email route referenced in the guide
- 04 Provide floodplain elevation data if applicable and sealed professional plans when required
- 05 Respond to plan-review comments from City staff or SAFEbuilt
- 06 Pay permit and review fees
- 07 Receive the issued permit, keep permit card and approved plans on site, and schedule inspections
Source: Community Development, City of Chattahoochee Hills ↗
Fee schedule
Chattahoochee Hills building permit fees
Permit fees are part of the Community Development permit workflow; no separate public payment note was found
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Call inspection line (770) 474-9393 (phone)
- Email tyroneoffice@safebuilt.com (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- 4:00 p.m. one day in advance
- Time windows
- Next regular business day
Typical 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
Source: Community Development, City of Chattahoochee Hills ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Chattahoochee Hills permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Chattahoochee Hills, GA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Chattahoochee Hills, GA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Chattahoochee Hills, GA? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Chattahoochee Hills, GA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development, City of Chattahoochee Hills before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.