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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Union City
Union City states permits are required for projects pertaining, but not limited to, construction, alteration, and repair.
Union City does not publish a simple exempt-work list on the permit page reviewed
Minor work exempt under the adopted state minimum codes
Verify with Community Development before starting borderline repair work
- Exempt Union City does not publish a simple exempt-work list on the permit page reviewed
- Exempt Minor work exempt under the adopted state minimum codes
- Exempt Verify with Community Development before starting borderline repair work
Required documents
- Permit application and project-specific supporting documents described in the city guides and Documents A-Z repository.
- Building code
- Union City webpage still lists older editions, but because Georgia DCA adopted new statewide codes effective January 1, 2026, the current statewide baseline now includes the 2024 ICC family plus 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments where applicable.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly posted on the webpage reviewed; under adopted state code administration rules, permits generally expire after 180 days without commencement or continued activity unless extended.
- Owner-builder
- Page emphasizes that approved projects are signed and permits issued to the certified contractor.
- Contractor requirements
- City states permits will be issued to the certified contractor.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No general review estimate posted on the permit page.
- 01 Review Union City permit guides and building guides linked on the permit page.
- 02 Submit permit application online through iWorQ.
- 03 Pay permit fees through the linked Government Window payment portal.
- 04 City review occurs under Community Development.
- 05 Permit is issued to the certified contractor when approved.
- 06 Complete required inspections.
Typical processing time: No general review estimate posted on the permit page.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Union City building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not clearly exposed on the permit landing page snippet reviewed
02
Plan check fee
Verify in current fee documents
03
Permit fee formula
Fee schedule referenced through Documents A-Z
04
Reinspection fee
Not clearly posted on the landing page reviewed
Permits will not be processed without payment; online payments are handled through Government Window
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Not clearly posted on the reviewed page
Typical sequence: Permit-specific building and trade inspections using the city building guides, then finals
Not clearly posted on the reviewed page
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Union City permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Union City, GA? ▸
Union City states permits are required for projects pertaining, but not limited to, construction, alteration, and repair.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Union City, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Union City, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not clearly exposed on the permit landing page snippet reviewed. Fees are calculated as: Fee schedule referenced through Documents A-Z. Plan check fee: Verify in current fee documents.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Union City, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Union City, GA, follow these steps: 1. Review Union City permit guides and building guides linked on the permit page. 2. Submit permit application online through iWorQ. 3. Pay permit fees through the linked Government Window payment portal. 4. City review occurs under Community Development. 5. Permit is issued to the certified contractor when approved. 6. Complete required inspections.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Union City, GA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Union City, GA typically run No general review estimate posted on the permit page.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Union City, GA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Union City, GA. The following work is generally exempt: Union City does not publish a simple exempt-work list on the permit page reviewed; Minor work exempt under the adopted state minimum codes; Verify with Community Development before starting borderline repair work. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source City of Union City Community Development ↗
entry id permits/georgia/fulton/union-city
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Union City Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.