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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Arcade
Required documents
- Varies by permit type; applicants referred to application forms and Arcade Land Use Management Code for submittal requirements
- Building code
- Arcade posts building permit forms and a Land Use Management Code and, as a Georgia municipality, must enforce the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes and amendments.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the applicable Arcade development, driveway, sign, residential building, or commercial building permit form from the Planning and Development page.
- 02 Prepare the required project information and any supporting plans required by the selected form and by the Arcade Land Use Management Code.
- 03 Submit the application to the city for Planning and Development review.
- 04 Pay the applicable planning, development, and building fees under the city's posted fee schedule.
- 05 Obtain permit issuance before starting work and then coordinate inspections with the city.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Arcade building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
New residential building permit minimum $550; additions/remodels minimum $250; alterations without additions minimum $100; storage building minimum $75
02
Plan check fee
Planning review and development review fees are listed in the city fee schedule for development applications; no separate stand-alone building plan review line was clearly posted for standard residential permits.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Coordinate directly with the city after permit issuance (phone)
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Arcade permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in Arcade, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Arcade, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is New residential building permit minimum $550; additions/remodels minimum $250; alterations without additions minimum $100; storage building minimum $75. Plan check fee: Planning review and development review fees are listed in the city fee schedule for development applications; no separate stand-alone building plan review line was clearly posted for standard residential permits..
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Arcade, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Arcade, GA, follow these steps: 1. Download the applicable Arcade development, driveway, sign, residential building, or commercial building permit form from the Planning and Development page. 2. Prepare the required project information and any supporting plans required by the selected form and by the Arcade Land Use Management Code. 3. Submit the application to the city for Planning and Development review. 4. Pay the applicable planning, development, and building fees under the city's posted fee schedule. 5. Obtain permit issuance before starting work and then coordinate inspections with the city.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Arcade, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Arcade, GA via: Coordinate directly with the city after permit issuance.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Arcade Planning and Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.