College Park, GA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of College Park Building and Property Sustainability Department

Street address

City Hall, 3667 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337

Phone

404-669-3762

Coverage

City permit authority for work inside College Park city limits, including the Fulton County portion of the city.

Online portal

SagesGov

Website

Department website

Additional resources

https://www.collegeparkga.com/departments/building___inspections ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for College Park

College Park issues building, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and sign permits and handles rezoning, plan submittal, and related development approvals.

Scope of work

Permit?

College Park does not publish a simple exempt-work list on the reviewed department page

Exempt

Minor work exempt under the adopted state minimum codes

Exempt

Confirm borderline repair scope with the department before starting

Exempt

Exempt College Park does not publish a simple exempt-work list on the reviewed department page
Exempt Minor work exempt under the adopted state minimum codes
Exempt Confirm borderline repair scope with the department before starting

Required documents

Application
plans
authorized permit agent form where applicable
and permit-type support documents listed on the department page.

Building code: College Park references Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes. Because Georgia DCA adopted new statewide codes effective January 1, 2026, the current baseline is the 2024 ICC family plus 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments where applicable.
Permit validity: Not clearly posted on the reviewed page; under adopted state code administration rules, permits generally expire after 180 days without commencement or continued activity unless extended.
Owner-builder: Not clearly published on the reviewed page.
Contractor requirements: Georgia licensure applies where state law requires it.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No general review estimate clearly published on the reviewed department page.

01

Review the Building and Property Sustainability department page and select the appropriate permit application.
02

Create or use a SagesGov account for College Park.
03

Submit the online permit application and plans.
04

City review occurs for building and any related zoning or sustainability requirements.
05

Pay assessed fees.
06

Permit is issued.
07

Complete inspections in SagesGov and close out with final approvals.

Typical processing time: No general review estimate clearly published on the reviewed department page.

Source: City of College Park Building and Property Sustainability Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

College Park building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Verify in the current "New Permit Fees" file linked by the city

Plan check fee

Verify in the current permit fee file

Permit fee formula

Published in the city's current permit fee file

Reinspection fee

Fire Department fees and permit fee files are linked from the department page

Online permitting and invoice handling are through SagesGov

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: Department hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Building and trade inspections through finals, with any required zoning or fire closeout

Verify current reinspection charges in the city's permit fee file

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about College Park permits

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

College Park issues building, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and sign permits and handles rezoning, plan submittal, and related development approvals.

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

Building permit fees in College Park, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Verify in the current "New Permit Fees" file linked by the city. Fees are calculated as: Published in the city's current permit fee file. Plan check fee: Verify in the current permit fee file.

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

To apply for a building permit in College Park, GA, follow these steps: 1. Review the Building and Property Sustainability department page and select the appropriate permit application. 2. Create or use a SagesGov account for College Park. 3. Submit the online permit application and plans. 4. City review occurs for building and any related zoning or sustainability requirements. 5. Pay assessed fees. 6. Permit is issued. 7. Complete inspections in SagesGov and close out with final approvals.

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

Building permit processing times in College Park, GA typically run No general review estimate clearly published on the reviewed department page.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in College Park, GA? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in College Park, GA. The following work is generally exempt: College Park does not publish a simple exempt-work list on the reviewed department page; Minor work exempt under the adopted state minimum codes; Confirm borderline repair scope with the department before starting. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified April 2026 source City of College Park Building and Property Sustainability Department ↗ entry id permits/georgia/fulton/college-park

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of College Park Building and Property Sustainability Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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