How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Martin, GA?

1. Contact the Town of Martin directly before starting work; no public building-permit page, form, or checklist was found 2. Confirm whether the town handles permitting internally or through another inspector/provider 3. Submit any plans, contractor information, and supporting materials requested by the town 4. Pay any required permit fees if assessed by the town 5. Arrange inspections and final approval through the town's current contact path

City Building Permits

Town of Martin, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Martin, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Georgia Franklin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies within Town of Martin limits. Public municipal-identification records commonly associate Martin with Stephens County, but state allocation materials also list Martin town (pt.) in Franklin County.

Department: Town of Martin, GA
Address: 3707 Historic Highway 17, Martin, GA 30557
Website: http://townofmartin.com/

Application Process

Contact the Town of Martin directly before starting work; no public building-permit page, form, or checklist was found
Confirm whether the town handles permitting internally or through another inspector/provider
Submit any plans, contractor information, and supporting materials requested by the town
Pay any required permit fees if assessed by the town
Arrange inspections and final approval through the town's current contact path

Source: Town of Martin, GA

General Requirements

Building code: Martin did not publish a local building-code adoption page in the reviewed materials. As a Georgia municipality, it must enforce the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes and any valid local amendments.
Contractor requirements: No Martin-specific posting was found; Georgia contractor licensing rules apply.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Martin, GA to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Building code: Martin did not publish a local building-code adoption page in the reviewed materials. As a Georgia municipality, it must enforce the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes and any valid local amendments.
Town of Martin
City Government
Georgia State Codes Adoption History
License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Martin, GA before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Martin Building Permit FAQ

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Martin, GA?: 1. Contact the Town of Martin directly before starting work; no public building-permit page, form, or checklist was found 2. Confirm whether the town handles permitting internally or through another inspector/provider 3. Submit any plans, contractor information, and supporting materials requested by the town 4. Pay any required permit fees if assessed by the town 5. Arrange inspections and final approval through the town's current contact path

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