City of Douglasville

Building permits are required for new construction and alterations, including separate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pool, moving, and land disturbance approvals depending on scope.

Note: No public Douglasville page reviewed posted a consolidated exemption list for no-permit work. Because the city publishes permit packets and code forms rather than an exemption table, applicants should confirm any claimed no-permit item directly with the Building Division before starting work.

Building code

2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IPC, 2024 IFGC, 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments, 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements and amendments, 2024 ISPSC, all with Georgia amendments where applicable

Permit validity

Approved permits are valid for 180 days after issuance. A permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days after issuance or if the work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after commencement unless the building official grants an extension.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must own more than 50 percent of the legal interest in the property, personally supervise and manage all work not performed by licensed contractors, use the property only for the owner and family or business and employees, keep it out of general-public use and not offer it for sale or lease, and certify that neither the owner nor related business or family has sold or transferred a structure built without a licensed contractor within the prior 24 months.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold state licensing, local business licensing, and valid owner or qualifying agent information. Commercial work must be completed by licensed contractors as required by the State of Georgia.

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

1. 01
   Identify the permit type from the City Building Division Applications page and pull the matching application, form, review checklist, and submittal checklist.
2. 02
   Assemble the required plans and supporting documents per the applicable submittal checklist.
3. 03
   Submit the permit documents to the Building Division. Documents are screened at the front desk for completeness against the applicable submittal checklist before routing.
4. 04
   Pay the initial plan review fee if plan review is required. The initial plan review fee is $125.00.
5. 05
   Respond to review comments if the permit is denied or corrections are needed. Resubmittals require revised documents and a new transmittal form, with a re-review fee of $175.00.
6. 06
   Before issuance, provide confirmed contractor licensing information, including state licensing, local business licensing, and owner or qualifying agent information.
7. 07
   Pay final permit fees calculated from the adopted ICC valuation tables and fee schedule.
8. 08
   Receive the permit, permit card, and approved permit documents, then schedule inspections through AccessMyGov as work progresses.

Typical processing time: Basic reviews can take 5 to 10 business days; more complex projects take longer.

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

Online payments accepted for some building permits through AccessMyGov with a PIN obtained from Building Inspections before login.

• AccessMyGov portal (online)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical sequence: Required inspections include footing and foundation, concrete slab and under-floor, lowest floor elevation in flood hazard areas where applicable, frame and masonry, lath and gypsum board, fire-resistant penetrations, energy efficiency, and final inspection. Trade inspections occur with the permitted work as applicable.

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