Newnan, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside the City of Newnan corporate limits, not unincorporated Coweta County or other municipalities.

Department

Building Department, City of Newnan

Address

25 LaGrange Street, Newnan, GA 30263

Phone

(678) 673-5413

Email

permits@newnanga.gov

Website

https://www.newnanga.gov/164/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Start from the City Building Permits page and select the applicable application or online portal path
2. Submit the permit application with project details, contractor information, valuation, and required plans
3. Provide supporting affidavits and trade documents where applicable
4. City staff review the application and plans; corrections or additional documents may be requested
5. Pay permit and plan-review fees
6. Permit is issued, posted on site, and inspections are requested as work progresses
7. Final approval and certificate of occupancy or completion are issued after successful final inspection, where applicable

Source: Building Department, City of Newnan

General Requirements

Newnan publishes permit applications for building, MEP, roofing, demolition, pools, decks, fences, and related work. The fee schedule covers new residential, residential renovation, detached garages and accessory buildings, decks, minor repairs, commercial construction, tenant finish, MEP, pools, fences, roofs, signage, solar, trailers, demolition, and change of occupancy.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Plans as applicable
• Contractor and subcontractor information
• Project valuation
• Required affidavits
• Owner and contractor contact information
• Project description

Permit validity

Construction or sales trailer permits are valid for 180 days. A general permit-expiration rule was not located in the reviewed public materials.

Building code

Georgia state minimum standard construction codes with Georgia amendments; the City fee schedule and permit forms also reference code compliance requirements and smoke/carbon monoxide alarm compliance for residential electrical work.

Contractor requirements

City forms require contractor licensing information. Georgia state licensing rules apply, including state residential contractor licensing thresholds over $2,500.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Residential new single family and additions 600 square feet and over: $500 minimum; residential renovation/remodel/additions 599 square feet and less: $200 minimum; commercial new and additions: $500 minimum; some other permit classes have separate flat minimums

Plan check fee

Separate plan review applies for many permit classes; solar fee includes plan review. The published fee schedule states building permit categories may exclude plan review, and fire construction plan review has separate published fees.

Permit fee formula

Primarily square-foot formulas for major building permits, plus flat and trade-based fees for MEP, pools, fences, roofs, signage, solar, and other permit types

Trade permit fee

Included in fee formula

Reinspection fee

$50 per visit

Penalty (no permit)

Work started before permit issuance is subject to double permit fees

Payment note

Permit applications collect payment information; no separate public card-processing note was found in the reviewed building-permit materials.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Department, City of Newnan to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Typical inspection sequence: Depends on project type. Permit forms and fee schedule indicate inspections through rough and final stages, with CO or completion required before occupancy where applicable.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Georgia state minimum standard construction codes with Georgia amendments; the City fee schedule and permit forms also reference code compliance requirements and smoke/carbon monoxide alarm compliance for residential electrical work.
• 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Newnan Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Newnan, GA?

Newnan publishes permit applications for building, MEP, roofing, demolition, pools, decks, fences, and related work. The fee schedule covers new residential, residential renovation, detached garages and accessory buildings, decks, minor repairs, commercial construction, tenant finish, MEP, pools, fences, roofs, signage, solar, trailers, demolition, and change of occupancy.

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

The minimum permit fee is Residential new single family and additions 600 square feet and over: $500 minimum; residential renovation/remodel/additions 599 square feet and less: $200 minimum; commercial new and additions: $500 minimum; some other permit classes have separate flat minimums. Fees are calculated as: Primarily square-foot formulas for major building permits, plus flat and trade-based fees for MEP, pools, fences, roofs, signage, solar, and other permit types. Plan check fee: Separate plan review applies for many permit classes; solar fee includes plan review. The published fee schedule states building permit categories may exclude plan review, and fire construction plan review has separate published fees..

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

1. Start from the City Building Permits page and select the applicable application or online portal path 2. Submit the permit application with project details, contractor information, valuation, and required plans 3. Provide supporting affidavits and trade documents where applicable 4. City staff review the application and plans; corrections or additional documents may be requested 5. Pay permit and plan-review fees 6. Permit is issued, posted on site, and inspections are requested as work progresses 7. Final approval and certificate of occupancy or completion are issued after successful final inspection, where applicable

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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