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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Braselton
Braselton publishes general building permit, trade permit, pool permit, and commercial and residential construction requirement packets, indicating permits are required for residential and commercial new construction, alterations, interior finishes, additions, accessory structures, trade work, and swimming pools.
Note: No public exempt-work list was located on the official Braselton permit pages reviewed.
- Complete permit application
- County selection
- Site address and 911 address
- Owner and contractor contact information
- House location plan or survey
- Sealed plans where required
- Trade permit applications
- Subcontractor certification form
- Authorized agent form if needed
- Owner exemption form for owner-builder
- Erosion and sediment control documentation
- Outside approvals such as fire marshal or health department approval when applicable
- Building code
- Braselton's permit page says the town enforces the latest codes as adopted and amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
- Permit validity
- Braselton's permit is valid for 6 months and becomes null and void if work does not commence within 6 months of issue or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months after commencement.
- Owner-builder
- The town publishes an Owner Builder Disclosure Affidavit citing Title 43 Chapter 41. The owner must directly supervise work, the structure must be for the owner's own use, and sale or lease within 24 months creates a presumption against the exemption.
- Contractor requirements
- Commercial packet requires the general contractor license number and signature of the qualifying agent; trade permit applications and subcontractor certification forms are required for electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, and mechanical work. Georgia state licensing applies.
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly posted online in the sources reviewed.
- 01 Download the applicable building and trade permit forms from the town's Building Permit Applications and Information page.
- 02 Prepare the required supporting documents. Residential and commercial requirement packets list detailed submission items such as site survey or house location plan, complete permit application, contractor information, owner or agent authorization, trade applications, subcontractor certification, outside approvals, and erosion documents where applicable.
- 03 Email the permit application package to kdkeller@braselton.net or gmcdonald@braselton.net.
- 04 For Hall County commercial work, obtain any required Hall County Fire Marshal approvals before permit issuance.
- 05 Once approved, pay the town's fees and receive the permit.
- 06 Request inspections by email to inspections@braselton.net, including permit number, inspection type, address, and contact number.
- 07 Obtain final inspections from Building Inspections and any required Public Works and environmental staff before certificate of occupancy release.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted online in the sources reviewed.
Source: Planning and Development Department, Building Inspections Division ↗
Fee schedule
Braselton building permit fees
Applicants should confirm current permit, plan review, and inspection charges directly with Braselton Planning and Development at 706-654-5797 because the official permit page publishes forms and requirements but not a clear public fee schedule.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- inspections@braselton.net (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests received before 3:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next day; requests after 3:00 p.m. move to the following day
Typical sequence: Building inspections include footings, slab, framing, insulation, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, rough-ins, and finals; separate Public Works and erosion inspections may also be required before CO
Source: Planning and Development Department, Building Inspections Division ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Braselton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Braselton, GA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Braselton, GA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Braselton, GA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Braselton, GA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Braselton, GA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Development Department, Building Inspections Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.