City of Locust Grove

The Community Development department states it handles building permits and building plan review for city projects, with separate forms for residential, commercial, trade, pool, sign, and land disturbance work.

Note: The reviewed city pages did not publish a consolidated exemption list for no-permit work. Because Locust Grove posts separate permit packets rather than a public exemption table, applicants should verify any claimed exemption directly with Community Development.

Building code

City search results still reference a page listing Georgia-adopted 2018 code editions effective January 1, 2020, but Georgia DCA statewide minimum codes were updated effective January 1, 2026. Locust Grove must enforce at least the current Georgia statewide minimum codes even if an older city web page remains posted.

Owner-builder

No separate owner-builder affidavit or owner-builder summary was clearly identified on the reviewed city pages.

Contractor requirements

Georgia state contractor licensing rules apply where required by state law. City permit packets require contractor and permit applicant information.

1. 01
   Identify the permit type through the Community Development department page, which lists building permit packets and related forms for residential, commercial, pool, sign, trade, and land disturbance applications.
2. 02
   Download the applicable packet or form, including the residential or commercial building permit packet.
3. 03
   Prepare the required plans and supporting materials identified in the packet and city checklists.
4. 04
   Submit the application package to Community Development for intake and review.
5. 05
   The city performs building plan review and any required zoning or land development routing before approval.
6. 06
   Pay permit fees once calculated and approved, then obtain the issued permit and proceed to inspections.

Typical processing time: No published general processing time was clearly posted on the reviewed city pages.

Source: Community Development, City of Locust Grove ↗

Confirm exact permit fee calculation, plan review charges, and accepted payment methods directly with Community Development before submission.

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

• 770-957-5043 (phone)

Typical sequence: Expected sequence is permit issuance, required rough or progress inspections by discipline, then final inspection, but the city does not publish a detailed inspection sequence on the page reviewed.