City of East Point

East Point publishes a detailed "What Requires a Permit" reference; regulated additions, alterations, conversions, new construction, multifamily, commercial work, pools, trailers, and many other scopes require permits.

• Exempt East Point's published reference should be used to confirm exact exempt scopes
• Exempt Minor work exempt under the adopted state minimum codes
• Exempt No work may begin before permit issuance where the city classifies the work as permit-required

Building code

East Point permit operations are under the Georgia state minimum 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 stated in the reviewed guides; under adopted state code administration rules, permits generally expire after 180 days without commencement or continued activity unless extended.

Owner-builder

East Point defines homeowner permits narrowly. Homeowners must own and live in, or intend to live in, the property as a primary residence and must actually do the work themselves. If a contractor is hired to do the work, the homeowner cannot pull the permit.

Contractor requirements

East Point recognizes state-certified contractors and requires the permit to be pulled by the actual entity doing the work.

1. 01
   Review East Point permit-reference and plan-submittal guidance.
2. 02
   Create a BS&A Online account.
3. 03
   Submit the permit application and compiled PDF plans through the portal.
4. 04
   City performs plan review and sends comments or revision requests.
5. 05
   Resubmit revisions only through BS&A using the revision submittal link.
6. 06
   Pay permit fees once drawings are approved.
7. 07
   Permit is issued; inspections and status tracking continue in BS&A.

Typical processing time: No universal review time was clearly stated in the guide excerpt reviewed.

Source: City of East Point Planning and Community Development ↗

Application is not a permit until fees are received and plans approved; fees are non-refundable per application form

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

• City portal (online)

Inspection hours

Not clearly posted in the reviewed excerpts

Typical sequence: East Point plan review and permit materials contemplate permit-specific inspections through final and CO where applicable

Reinspection fees are published and paid in advance when additional inspection trips are required