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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Braselton
Required documents
- Complete permit application
- County identification
- 911 address
- Survey or house location plan
- Plans
- Trade permit applications
- Subcontractor certification form
- Agent authorization if needed
- Owner-builder disclosure
- Erosion documents
- Outside agency approvals where applicable
- Building code
- Braselton states it enforces the latest codes as adopted and amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the applicable Braselton residential, commercial, and trade permit materials from the Building Permit Applications and Information page.
- 02 Assemble the required package, including permit application, county selection, plans, site or house location information, contractor data, and any outside approvals.
- 03 Email the permit package to kdkeller@braselton.net or gmcdonald@braselton.net as directed in the residential requirements packet.
- 04 Obtain any outside approvals required by the packet, including fire marshal and health department approvals where applicable. For Jackson County commercial work, the packet routes fire approval to West Jackson Fire Department.
- 05 Pay applicable town fees once the permit is approved.
- 06 Request inspections by email to inspections@braselton.net with permit number, inspection type, site address, and contact number.
- 07 Complete final inspections, including Public Works and erosion inspections where required, before certificate of occupancy release.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Email inspections@braselton.net (email)
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Braselton permits
01 How do I apply for a building permit in Braselton, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Braselton, GA, follow these steps: 1. Download the applicable Braselton residential, commercial, and trade permit materials from the Building Permit Applications and Information page. 2. Assemble the required package, including permit application, county selection, plans, site or house location information, contractor data, and any outside approvals. 3. Email the permit package to kdkeller@braselton.net or gmcdonald@braselton.net as directed in the residential requirements packet. 4. Obtain any outside approvals required by the packet, including fire marshal and health department approvals where applicable. For Jackson County commercial work, the packet routes fire approval to West Jackson Fire Department. 5. Pay applicable town fees once the permit is approved. 6. Request inspections by email to inspections@braselton.net with permit number, inspection type, site address, and contact number. 7. Complete final inspections, including Public Works and erosion inspections where required, before certificate of occupancy release.
02 How do I schedule a building inspection in Braselton, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Braselton, GA via: Email inspections@braselton.net.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Braselton Planning and Development Department, Building Inspections Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.