Palmetto, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside Palmetto city limits, including the portion of Palmetto in Coweta County and the portion in Fulton County.

Department

Building / Planning, City of Palmetto

Address

509 Toombs Street, Palmetto, GA 30268

Phone

(770) 463-3377

Website

https://www.citypalmetto.com/building/page/building-permit

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Start from the City's Building Permit page and identify the permit type
2. Prepare the application, plans, valuation, and any trade-specific supporting documents
3. Submit the permit package to the City for review
4. Pay plan-review fees at application where required
5. Address any correction comments or resubmittals
6. Pay permit fees and obtain the issued permit before beginning work
7. Schedule inspections and obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy/completion where applicable

Source: Building / Planning, City of Palmetto

General Requirements

The City's published fee schedule covers building permits, trade permits, demolition, reroofing, fences, portable storage buildings, carports, swimming pools, permit extensions, permit transfers, trailers, and preliminary or code-compliance inspections, indicating those project types require permits.

Required Documents

• Application
• Plans
• Valuation
• Trade information

Permit validity

Residential extension fee is $100 and commercial extension fee is $200, showing the City has a permit-extension process, though the base expiration period was not found in the reviewed materials.

Building code

Georgia minimum standard construction codes administered by DCA, plus any local amendments adopted by the City.

Contractor requirements

Georgia state contractor licensing rules apply.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Residential $300 minimum; commercial $300 minimum

Plan check fee

Residential plan review $150; commercial/industrial plan review 50 percent of permit fee with $200 minimum

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based for building permits. Published schedule: $14 per $1,000 from $1 to $25,000; then stepped rates through $1,000,001 and up. Trade permits are $80 plus $5 per $1,000 of valuation. Administrative fee is $25 on all permits.

Trade permit fee

$80 plus $5 per $1,000 of valuation

Reinspection fee

$75

Penalty (no permit)

Fee for work done without a permit is original permit fee plus 100 percent penalty

Payment note

Plan-review fees are non-refundable and due at time of application

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building / Planning, City of Palmetto to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific; the fee schedule also lists inspections outside normal business hours at $125 per hour with a 3-hour minimum

Additional Resources

• Building code: Georgia minimum standard construction codes administered by DCA, plus any local amendments adopted by the City.
• 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

Palmetto Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Palmetto, GA?

The City's published fee schedule covers building permits, trade permits, demolition, reroofing, fences, portable storage buildings, carports, swimming pools, permit extensions, permit transfers, trailers, and preliminary or code-compliance inspections, indicating those project types require permits.

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

The minimum permit fee is Residential $300 minimum; commercial $300 minimum. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based for building permits. Published schedule: $14 per $1,000 from $1 to $25,000; then stepped rates through $1,000,001 and up. Trade permits are $80 plus $5 per $1,000 of valuation. Administrative fee is $25 on all permits.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review $150; commercial/industrial plan review 50 percent of permit fee with $200 minimum.

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

1. Start from the City's Building Permit page and identify the permit type 2. Prepare the application, plans, valuation, and any trade-specific supporting documents 3. Submit the permit package to the City for review 4. Pay plan-review fees at application where required 5. Address any correction comments or resubmittals 6. Pay permit fees and obtain the issued permit before beginning work 7. Schedule inspections and obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy/completion where applicable

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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