County Building Permits
Greene County, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Greene County, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Georgia Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
Applies to unincorporated Greene County only. The county FAQ directs applicants in city limits to contact the applicable city.
- Department
- Greene County Building and Zoning Department
- Address
- 1034 Silver Drive, Suite 103, Greensboro, GA 30642
- Phone
- 706-453-3333
Application Process
- Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Greene County and request any needed address assignment through the county.
- File the Notice of Intent if required, then prepare the land disturbance permit and building permit packet.
- Submit the completed application packet, required licenses, site plan, and building plans. The county packet requires one hard copy and one PDF version for the listed plan sets, plus septic approval or sewer proof as applicable.
- The county reviews the site plan first. After site-plan approval, the county issues the land disturbance permit and requires payment at pickup.
- After the land disturbance permit is picked up and posted, the building permit review proceeds. Payment is collected when the building permit is issued.
- Post the green permit card at the driveway entrance and request inspections through the county during construction.
General Requirements
County forms and fee schedules cover new single-family construction, additions, repairs and remodeling, commercial new construction, shell and interior finish work, manufactured homes, docks, pools, signs, demolition, utilities, land disturbance, and trade permits.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Site plan/structure location plan
- Building plans
- Septic approval letter or sewer proof
- Copy of Georgia contractor license
- Copy of local occupational tax certificate
- Subcontractor affidavit where applicable
- Approved land disturbance permit
- Homeowner affidavit when the homeowner is acting as contractor for a primary dwelling
- Building code
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes. County code enforcement materials also reference the 2018 International Existing Building Code and 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as supplemental/property-maintenance enforcement tools.
- Owner-builder
- The county posts a Homeowner Permit Affidavit and cites O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h) for owner-contractor activity on property intended for the owner's own occupancy, subject to the statutory restrictions.
- Contractor requirements
- Greene County requires current state card(s), a signed subcontractor affidavit for each job, and a current business license or occupational tax certificate before permit issuance.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- 125
- Plan check fee
- Listed on county permit forms as a separate line item, but no public stand-alone percentage formula was posted
- Permit fee formula
- Residential and commercial building permits are based on the current ICC building valuation table with a $125 minimum; manufactured homes are $0.25 per square foot; many trade and miscellaneous permits are flat-fee
- Reinspection fee
- 1st reinspection $100; 2nd $150; 3rd $200; more than 3 for the same issue $300; construction or land disturbance without a permit $500
- Penalty (no permit)
- Construction or land disturbance without a permit $500
- Payment note
- County packet states payment is required when the permit is picked up
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Greene County Building and Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
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- Scheduling deadline
- Inspections will not be performed without the posted green permit card
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
Typical inspection sequence: Public packet confirms permit posting and multiple inspections during construction, but a complete county inspection sequence was not posted in the sources reviewed
Additional Resources
- Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes. County code enforcement materials also reference the 2018 International Existing Building Code and 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as supplemental/property-maintenance enforcement tools.
- Verify contractor license:
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- 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 Greene County Building and Zoning Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Greene County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Greene County, GA?
- County forms and fee schedules cover new single-family construction, additions, repairs and remodeling, commercial new construction, shell and interior finish work, manufactured homes, docks, pools, signs, demolition, utilities, land disturbance, and trade permits.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Greene County, GA?
- The minimum permit fee is 125. Fees are calculated as: Residential and commercial building permits are based on the current ICC building valuation table with a $125 minimum; manufactured homes are $0.25 per square foot; many trade and miscellaneous permits are flat-fee. Plan check fee: Listed on county permit forms as a separate line item, but no public stand-alone percentage formula was posted.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Greene County, GA?
- 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Greene County and request any needed address assignment through the county. 2. File the Notice of Intent if required, then prepare the land disturbance permit and building permit packet. 3. Submit the completed application packet, required licenses, site plan, and building plans. The county packet requires one hard copy and one PDF version for the listed plan sets, plus septic approval or sewer proof as applicable. 4. The county reviews the site plan first. After site-plan approval, the county issues the land disturbance permit and requires payment at pickup. 5. After the land disturbance permit is picked up and posted, the building permit review proceeds. Payment is collected when the building permit is issued. 6. Post the green permit card at the driveway entrance and request inspections through the county during construction.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Greene County, GA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: , . Inspections will not be performed without the posted green permit card.
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