Dacula, GA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Planning and Development Department

Street address

442 Harbins Road, Dacula, GA 30019

Phone

770-963-7451

daculacityhall@daculaga.gov

Coverage

Oversees building services including building permits and inspections within Dacula city limits; building inspections are conducted by the city's third-party inspector, Precision Planning, Inc.

Online portal

Building Permits

iWorQ online portal

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Building Plan Review ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Dacula

Property owner, authorized agent, or licensed contractor may apply for building permits for regulated work in the city.

Note: No stand-alone exempt-work list was located in the public Dacula sources reviewed.

Required documents

Complete permit application
Plans
Supporting review documents; permits must be picked up at City Hall and fees paid at issuance

Building code: City planning/building services are administered under city ordinances and Georgia state minimum construction codes.
Owner-builder: Property owner may apply directly or through an authorized agent.
Contractor requirements: Licensed contractor may apply; Georgia state licensing rules apply.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Certificate of Occupancy issuance is stated as 7 to 10 business days after completion/processing.

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Confirm permit and plan review requirements with Planning and Development.
02

Submit the completed building permit application through the online portal, by email, or in person at City Hall.
03

Provide plans and supporting materials required for plan review and city review comments.
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After approval, pay fees and pick up the permit at Dacula City Hall.
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Schedule inspections with Precision Planning by phone with at least 24-hour notice.
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Complete all required inspections and pay all fees before CO issuance. CO turnaround is not same day.

Typical processing time: Certificate of Occupancy issuance is stated as 7 to 10 business days after completion/processing.

Source: Planning and Development Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Dacula building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Examples include $50 residential trade-only permit and $25 fence permit; standard building permit fee chart starts at $150 plus $125 admin fee for residential work up to $25,000.

Plan check fee

Yes, building plan review fees and specialty review fees are separately listed in the fee schedule.

Permit fee formula

Mixed. Residential and commercial building permit fee chart by construction cost plus administrative fee; ICC valuation data used for larger projects.

Reinspection fee

After-work-begun permit fee is double the required fee; inspector may cancel locked-building inspections and fees may be incurred.

City accepts cash, check, and credit/debit cards; 5 percent third-party service fee applies to card transactions.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

770-338-8000 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: 24-hour notice required.
Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: City lists footing, monolithic slab, basement foundation wall, basement slab, garage/carport slab, and other project-specific inspections before CO.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Dacula permits

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

Property owner, authorized agent, or licensed contractor may apply for building permits for regulated work in the city.

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

Building permit fees in Dacula, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Examples include $50 residential trade-only permit and $25 fence permit; standard building permit fee chart starts at $150 plus $125 admin fee for residential work up to $25,000.. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Residential and commercial building permit fee chart by construction cost plus administrative fee; ICC valuation data used for larger projects.. Plan check fee: Yes, building plan review fees and specialty review fees are separately listed in the fee schedule..

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

To apply for a building permit in Dacula, GA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm permit and plan review requirements with Planning and Development. 2. Submit the completed building permit application through the online portal, by email, or in person at City Hall. 3. Provide plans and supporting materials required for plan review and city review comments. 4. After approval, pay fees and pick up the permit at Dacula City Hall. 5. Schedule inspections with Precision Planning by phone with at least 24-hour notice. 6. Complete all required inspections and pay all fees before CO issuance. CO turnaround is not same day.

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

Building permit processing times in Dacula, GA typically run Certificate of Occupancy issuance is stated as 7 to 10 business days after completion/processing.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dacula, GA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Dacula, GA via: 770-338-8000. 24-hour notice required..

last verified April 2026 source Planning and Development Department ↗ entry id permits/georgia/gwinnett/dacula

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Development Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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