Unincorporated Heard County

All building application packets must be completed before a building permit is issued. Permit categories include site-built homes, manufactured/modular homes, accessory permits, demolition, driveway, electrical, HVAC, and swimming pools

Building code

Georgia State Minimum Standard Construction Codes. The county ensures buildings and nonbuilding structures meet the building codes set forth by the State of Georgia

Owner-builder

Georgia owner-builder rules in O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h) may apply

Contractor requirements

Georgia requires a residential contractor license where residential contracting work exceeds $2,500

1. 01
   Obtain the applicable building application packet for the proposed project from Heard County Building & Zoning
2. 02
   Complete all required application packet materials before permit issuance
3. 03
   Submit the packet to the Building & Zoning Office at the Heard County Administration Building
4. 04
   The department reviews building applications for compliance and conducts inspections
5. 05
   Pay the applicable valuation-based or flat trade fee and receive the permit from the Building & Zoning Office

Source: Heard County Building & Zoning ↗

A county GovtPortal payment page exists for Building and Zoning, but the public material does not confirm whether all building permit fees may be paid there

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