Perry

Residential, commercial, and industrial structures including additions, swimming pools, renovations, remodels, and accessory structures over 199 square feet. Certain electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work also requires permits

Note: No public exempt-work list was found

Building code

Building codes are adopted by City Council and the State of Georgia. At minimum, the Georgia DCA current state minimum codes apply

Permit validity

When a building permit fails to comply with applicable development time frames, the permit expires per Perry's land development ordinance

Owner-builder

Homeowner and contractor paths are both recognized under Georgia law

Contractor requirements

Perry posts a permit licensing requirements sheet and states first-time state licensed contractors must contact the city before online submittal. Georgia state licensing rules apply

1. 01
   Determine whether the project is residential, commercial, trade-only, accessory structure, sign, pool/spa, demolition, or water/sewer related
2. 02
   If you are a state licensed contractor who has not previously been issued a Perry permit, contact Community Development at (478) 988-2720 before submitting online
3. 03
   For commercial plans, complete the required pre-application meeting before formal submittal
4. 04
   Submit the permit package through Perry's Tyler EnerGov Citizen Self Service portal with PDF attachments
5. 05
   Complete all city reviews, including Community Development and Perry Fire and Emergency Services for commercial plans
6. 06
   Pay all assessed fees
7. 07
   Receive permit issuance and then schedule inspections under the published field inspection procedures

Typical processing time: Residential plan review: 10 business days; Commercial plan review: 30 business days (resubmittals restart the review clock)

Source: City of Perry Community Development Department, Building Permits and Inspections Division ↗

Fees must be paid before permit issuance

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025) before budgeting.

• Perry posts field inspection procedures through Community Development (phone)
• Permit holders coordinate inspections with the Building Permits and Inspections Division (phone)

Typical sequence: Perry posts field inspection procedures; the full sequence was not reproduced in reviewed materials

Source: City of Perry Community Development Department, Building Permits and Inspections Division ↗