Clarkston, GA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Clarkston Community Development Department

Street address

3921 Church Street, Clarkston, GA 30021

Phone

404-296-6489

FEtienne@cityofclarkston.com

Coverage

Covers properties inside the City of Clarkston. The city uses iWorQ for citizen permit filing and scheduling.

Online portal

iWorQ

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Building Permits ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Clarkston

Permit matrix and application packet cover construction, additions, alterations, signs, utility safety inspections, and other listed work.

Note: No single public exemption list was located during this research. Use the city permit matrix and confirm edge cases with Community Development.

Required documents

Permit application
Digital plans
Contractor information
Additional affidavits/forms as required by the city
Outside agency approvals when needed

Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes as administered locally by Clarkston, plus Clarkston building and construction code references in the city permit page.
Permit validity: Permit application states that if construction is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, the permit is automatically void.
Owner-builder: City accepts homeowner filings but supporting affidavit rules should be confirmed from the specific permit packet.
Contractor requirements: Georgia licensed contractor information is required. Commercial packet states work must conform to current codes as adopted and amended by state and city.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No single public turnaround estimate posted on the main permit page. Commercial application packet controls detailed routing.

01

Review the city permit-required matrix and determine the correct building permit type.
02

Submit plan information through the iWorQ citizen portal.
03

Upload digital building/structural plans designed to the applicable building, fire, and city code standards.
04

Provide any supporting city documents, affidavits, and contractor information.
05

Pay plan review and permit fees.
06

Receive permit issuance.
07

Schedule inspections through the portal and complete work through final approval.

Typical processing time: No single public turnaround estimate posted on the main permit page. Commercial application packet controls detailed routing.

Source: City of Clarkston Community Development Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Clarkston building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Residential $150; commercial $200. Plan review minimums are $100 for single-family residential and $200 for all other uses.

Plan check fee

Additional 25% of permit fee for single-family residential with $100 minimum; additional 50% of permit fee for all other uses with $200 minimum

Permit fee formula

Valuation based using latest ICC Building Valuation Data tables

Reinspection fee

Reinspection charges are listed in the published fee schedule. Confirm current active amounts before filing.

Plan review fees are due at application.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

iWorQ portal (online)

Typical sequence: Site/foundation as applicable; Rough inspections; Specialty/trade inspections; Finals and occupancy/completion.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Clarkston permits

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

Permit matrix and application packet cover construction, additions, alterations, signs, utility safety inspections, and other listed work.

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

Building permit fees in Clarkston, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential $150; commercial $200. Plan review minimums are $100 for single-family residential and $200 for all other uses.. Fees are calculated as: Valuation based using latest ICC Building Valuation Data tables. Plan check fee: Additional 25% of permit fee for single-family residential with $100 minimum; additional 50% of permit fee for all other uses with $200 minimum.

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

To apply for a building permit in Clarkston, GA, follow these steps: 1. Review the city permit-required matrix and determine the correct building permit type. 2. Submit plan information through the iWorQ citizen portal. 3. Upload digital building/structural plans designed to the applicable building, fire, and city code standards. 4. Provide any supporting city documents, affidavits, and contractor information. 5. Pay plan review and permit fees. 6. Receive permit issuance. 7. Schedule inspections through the portal and complete work through final approval.

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

Building permit processing times in Clarkston, GA typically run No single public turnaround estimate posted on the main permit page. Commercial application packet controls detailed routing.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Clarkston, GA via: iWorQ portal.

last verified April 2026 source City of Clarkston Community Development Department ↗ entry id permits/georgia/dekalb/clarkston

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

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