Unincorporated Grady County

County Code Enforcement issues permits required by county building code ordinances. Persons doing any business in the building trades in unincorporated portions of the county must obtain permits. Any building, roof, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or gas work must be submitted and approved before work begins.

Note: No public Grady County exempt-work list found. County publishes contractor-registration exemption for owners working on their own premises in limited circumstances, but not a general permit exemption list.

Building code

Georgia mandatory state minimum construction codes apply statewide. County issues permits required by county building code ordinances.

Permit validity

6 months from issuance or 6 months of suspension/abandonment after commencement

Owner-builder

Homeowners doing work themselves must submit a homeowner affidavit, speak with Mr. Brian Harrison before starting work, and provide a subcontractor list. County code exempts owner-builders from contractor registration in limited circumstances but permits are still required.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must be registered with Grady County before permits are issued. Registration requires picture ID, copy of State of Georgia contractor license if applicable, occupational or business license, and completed contractor application. Specialty contractors making their first application must meet with Mr. Harrison. Georgia state licensure rules apply, including the residential contractor threshold over $2,500.

1. 01
   Confirm the property is in unincorporated Grady County and contact Code Enforcement if project-specific direction is needed. The department posts walk-in hours for the building official and appointment availability.

2. 02
   Complete the applicable permit application before starting work. The residential housing requirements form states the building permit application must be submitted and approved by Code Enforcement prior to doing any work.

3. 03
   Assemble the required supporting materials including septic approval, recorded deed and plat, 911 address application, house plan review materials, energy code form, site plan, dig number, and separate roofing, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and gas permit applications as applicable.

4. 04
   If a contractor is doing the work, ensure the contractor is registered with Grady County before permit review. If the owner is doing the work, submit a homeowner affidavit and speak with Mr. Brian Harrison before starting work.

5. 05
   Submit the permit package to Code Enforcement and await review. House plan review may take 5 business days before a permit can be issued.

6. 06
   Post the inspection record card at the job site once issued, complete required trade work, and call for inspections with 24 hours notice.

Typical processing time: 5 business days for house plan review

Source: Grady County Code Enforcement ↗

Payment by check, money order, or cash. No public online building-permit payment portal identified.

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

• Call Grady County Code Enforcement at (229) 377-8857 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

24 hours notice required

Inspection hours

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

Time windows

Walk-in hours for building official: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM; Appointments: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical sequence: Separate permits for building, roofing, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and gas work. Trade permits must be completed before calling for inspection. No broader county step-by-step inspection sequence publicly posted.

Source: Grady County Code Enforcement ↗