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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bremen
Burn permits (handled outside Bremen building department)
Golf cart permits (handled outside Bremen building department)
Yard sale permits (handled outside Bremen building department)
- Exempt Burn permits (handled outside Bremen building department)
- Exempt Golf cart permits (handled outside Bremen building department)
- Exempt Yard sale permits (handled outside Bremen building department)
Required documents
- Application package
- Zoning compliance sheet
- Property sketch or survey information
- Setbacks
- Proposed building location
- Supporting trade affidavits
- Plans as applicable
- Building code
- Bremen's commercial packet states construction must meet the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, and 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, including Georgia additions or supplements.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the applicable permit packet from the City of Bremen building page.
- 02 Submit the completed packet and supporting documents to the Building and Zoning Division at City Hall.
- 03 Wait for staff review, zoning compliance review, and plan review as applicable.
- 04 Pay permit fees when the permit is ready for pickup. Bremen's commercial packet states all permitting fees are payable when permits are picked up.
- 05 Schedule inspections using the city's inspection request form or the inspection office contact.
- 06 Receive the Certificate of Occupancy after final inspection, where applicable.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Bremen building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
No fee for valuation of $1,000 and less unless an inspection is required, in which case an inspection fee applies
02
Plan check fee
Residential plan review ranges from $50 to $250; commercial plan review is $250 up to 5,000 square feet and $350 over 5,000 square feet; industrial plan review is $350 up to 10,000 square feet and $450 over 10,000 square feet
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Submit the inspection request form by mail, drop-off, or fax to Code Enforcement and Inspections (phone)
- Coordinate with the city inspection office (phone)
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bremen permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in Bremen, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Bremen, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is No fee for valuation of $1,000 and less unless an inspection is required, in which case an inspection fee applies. Plan check fee: Residential plan review ranges from $50 to $250; commercial plan review is $250 up to 5,000 square feet and $350 over 5,000 square feet; industrial plan review is $350 up to 10,000 square feet and $450 over 10,000 square feet.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Bremen, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Bremen, GA, follow these steps: 1. Download the applicable permit packet from the City of Bremen building page. 2. Submit the completed packet and supporting documents to the Building and Zoning Division at City Hall. 3. Wait for staff review, zoning compliance review, and plan review as applicable. 4. Pay permit fees when the permit is ready for pickup. Bremen's commercial packet states all permitting fees are payable when permits are picked up. 5. Schedule inspections using the city's inspection request form or the inspection office contact. 6. Receive the Certificate of Occupancy after final inspection, where applicable.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Bremen, GA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Bremen, GA. The following work is generally exempt: Burn permits (handled outside Bremen building department); Golf cart permits (handled outside Bremen building department); Yard sale permits (handled outside Bremen building department). When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bremen, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bremen, GA via: Submit the inspection request form by mail, drop-off, or fax to Code Enforcement and Inspections, Coordinate with the city inspection office.
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Bremen Department of Community Development, Building and Zoning Division; Code Enforcement and Inspections for inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.