County permits

DeKalb County

DeKalb County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated DeKalb County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: DeKalb County Department of Planning and Sustainability, Building Permits
Website: Rhythm for Civics / E-Permitting Portal ↗
Online portal: Rhythm for Civics / E-Permitting Portal ↗
Phone: 404-371-2000
Email: permitinfo@dekalbcountyga.gov
Address: 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

Full unincorporated DeKalb County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in DeKalb County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for DeKalb County, Georgia. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.