Senoia, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside the City of Senoia corporate limits.

Department

Building and Zoning, City of Senoia

Address

Senoia City Hall, 80 Main Street, Senoia, GA 30276

Phone

(770) 599-3679

Website

https://www.senoia.com/building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Go to the City Building and Zoning page and open CommunityCore
2. Create a login. Property owners select community member; contractors select contractor.
3. From the dashboard choose Create Application
4. Filter by permit category, choose the specific permit type, and upload all required documents
5. Submit the application into the review queue for the permit technician
6. Pay applicable permit and review fees
7. After issuance, complete required inspections and final approvals

Source: Building and Zoning, City of Senoia

General Requirements

The City's CommunityCore instructions list commercial alteration, commercial new, commercial one stop, one stop, residential alteration, residential new, residential one stop, reroof, and zoning permit categories. The fee schedule also covers additions, renovations, trades, decks, porches, pools, accessory structures, demolition, roofing, retaining walls, fences, PODS, and moving structures.

Required Documents

• CommunityCore upload package
• Permit-specific documents
• Plans when valuation exceeds $1,000 unless waived by the City for certain non-new-construction work
• Project documents for commercial and residential work as applicable

Building code

The Building and Zoning page links the State Minimum Standards Codes with Georgia Amendments as of January 1, 2026.

Contractor requirements

Georgia state contractor licensing requirements apply.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Valuation table starts at $300 for $0 to $9,999; building inspection minimum fee is $50

Plan check fee

Residential review fee is 1/2 of building permit fee with $150 maximum; non-residential review fee is 1/2 of building permit fee with $150 minimum; re-submittal review fee is $150 each

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based for many permits, with flat fees for specific permit classes such as decks, pools, accessory structures, demolition, roofs, signs, fences, and PODS

Trade permit fee

Included in fee schedule

Reinspection fee

$75 for first, $100 for second, $250 for third

Payment note

Credit card convenience fee is 4 percent in office or online

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building and Zoning, City of Senoia to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific; no public City inspection-sequence handout was located in the reviewed text

Additional Resources

• Building code: The Building and Zoning page links the State Minimum Standards Codes with Georgia Amendments as of January 1, 2026.
• 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

Senoia Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Senoia, GA?

The City's CommunityCore instructions list commercial alteration, commercial new, commercial one stop, one stop, residential alteration, residential new, residential one stop, reroof, and zoning permit categories. The fee schedule also covers additions, renovations, trades, decks, porches, pools, accessory structures, demolition, roofing, retaining walls, fences, PODS, and moving structures.

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

The minimum permit fee is Valuation table starts at $300 for $0 to $9,999; building inspection minimum fee is $50. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based for many permits, with flat fees for specific permit classes such as decks, pools, accessory structures, demolition, roofs, signs, fences, and PODS. Plan check fee: Residential review fee is 1/2 of building permit fee with $150 maximum; non-residential review fee is 1/2 of building permit fee with $150 minimum; re-submittal review fee is $150 each.

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

1. Go to the City Building and Zoning page and open CommunityCore 2. Create a login. Property owners select community member; contractors select contractor. 3. From the dashboard choose Create Application 4. Filter by permit category, choose the specific permit type, and upload all required documents 5. Submit the application into the review queue for the permit technician 6. Pay applicable permit and review fees 7. After issuance, complete required inspections and final approvals

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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