Brookhaven, GA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Brookhaven Community Development Department, Building Division

Street address

4362 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319

Phone

404-637-0500

permits@brookhavenga.gov

Coverage

Covers properties inside the City of Brookhaven. Building, land development, code enforcement, and fire marshal services are housed under Community Development.

Online portal

Project Portal / Cityworks

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Brookhaven

Brookhaven states that any construction or redevelopment project requires a permit from the city.

Note: Brookhaven does not publish a short public exemption list on the current building permit page located during this research. Use the applicable city checklist and verify minor work with the Permit Counter before starting.

Required documents

Permit application
Plans
Checklists and forms for the applicable permit type
Contractor registration forms
DeKalb County easement or sewer letters where required
Brookhaven plan review data sheet where required

Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes administered locally by Brookhaven, with Brookhaven zoning and development code overlays and city fire marshal review.
Permit validity: Confirm on issued permit and current code/portal conditions. Not summarized on the main page.
Owner-builder: Authorized Permit Agent and contractor registration forms are published. Owner-builder rules should be confirmed from the checklist for the specific permit type.
Contractor requirements: Contractor registration is required and Georgia state licensure rules apply.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not posted as a single fixed turnaround on the general permit page.

01

Create a Project Portal account and use the forms/checklists library for the applicable permit type.
02

Upload permit application materials, plans, and supporting documents through the portal.
03

Track comments and approvals in the portal and resubmit as needed.
04

Pay fees through the portal.
05

Download approved plans and print the permit.
06

Schedule inspections in the portal from a desktop or mobile device.
07

Complete final inspections and secure CO/CC or occupancy inspection approval as applicable.

Typical processing time: Not posted as a single fixed turnaround on the general permit page.

Source: City of Brookhaven Community Development Department, Building Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Brookhaven building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Most building permits carry a $175 minimum; minor alterations/repairs are a flat $75; related trade permits are $75 minimum; stand-alone trade permits are $75 flat

Plan check fee

Commercial/multifamily building plan review is 50% of building permit fee with $250 minimum; residential plan review is 25% of building permit fee with $100 minimum

Permit fee formula

Most major building permits are $6.50 per $1,000 of valuation. Separate flat fees apply for accessory structures, demolitions, temporary structures, and trade permits.

Reinspection fee

First non-compliance reinspection $50, subsequent $100; working without permit doubles permit fee

Portal supports online fee payment. City permit counter remains available for assistance.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Project Portal (online)

Inspection hours: Permit counter hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Time windows: Portal is available 24/7 for scheduling

Typical sequence: Building and site inspections based on permit scope; Fire marshal 50%, 80%, and 100% intervals for commercial/multifamily fire-regulated projects; Final building/trade inspections; Occupancy/completion.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Brookhaven permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Brookhaven, GA? ▸

Brookhaven states that any construction or redevelopment project requires a permit from the city.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Brookhaven, GA? ▸

Building permit fees in Brookhaven, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Most building permits carry a $175 minimum; minor alterations/repairs are a flat $75; related trade permits are $75 minimum; stand-alone trade permits are $75 flat. Fees are calculated as: Most major building permits are $6.50 per $1,000 of valuation. Separate flat fees apply for accessory structures, demolitions, temporary structures, and trade permits.. Plan check fee: Commercial/multifamily building plan review is 50% of building permit fee with $250 minimum; residential plan review is 25% of building permit fee with $100 minimum.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Brookhaven, GA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Brookhaven, GA, follow these steps: 1. Create a Project Portal account and use the forms/checklists library for the applicable permit type. 2. Upload permit application materials, plans, and supporting documents through the portal. 3. Track comments and approvals in the portal and resubmit as needed. 4. Pay fees through the portal. 5. Download approved plans and print the permit. 6. Schedule inspections in the portal from a desktop or mobile device. 7. Complete final inspections and secure CO/CC or occupancy inspection approval as applicable.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Brookhaven, GA? ▸

Building permit processing times in Brookhaven, GA typically run Not posted as a single fixed turnaround on the general permit page.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Brookhaven, GA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Brookhaven, GA via: Project Portal.

last verified April 2026 source City of Brookhaven Community Development Department, Building Division ↗ entry id permits/georgia/dekalb/brookhaven

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Brookhaven Community Development Department, Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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