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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Commerce
Required documents
- Project address
- Scope of work
- Construction type
- Valuation or square footage
- Owner and applicant details
- Contractor business and state license information
- Authorized permit agent form if required
- Clearance/inspection reports if required
- Building code
- Commerce posts "New Mandatory State Codes and Georgia Amendments, Effective January 1, 2026."
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the applicable residential, commercial, sign, or trade permit form from the city's Permit Applications page.
- 02 Complete the application and any required authorized permit agent form, plan package, or clearance documentation.
- 03 Submit the application package to Commerce Planning and Development for review.
- 04 The city reviews the application, calculates plan review, site, permit, and other charges, and requires any required inspection or clearance reports before issuance.
- 05 Pay fees before permit issuance.
- 06 Complete inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy or completion where required.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Commerce building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100 building permit minimum; $100 trade permit minimum
02
Plan check fee
Additional 50 percent of permit fee for new single-family residential review, residential renovations/additions, and all commercial/industrial plan reviews.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Through the city permit office and inspection process described in city permit materials (phone)
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Commerce permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in Commerce, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Commerce, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100 building permit minimum; $100 trade permit minimum. Plan check fee: Additional 50 percent of permit fee for new single-family residential review, residential renovations/additions, and all commercial/industrial plan reviews..
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Commerce, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Commerce, GA, follow these steps: 1. Download the applicable residential, commercial, sign, or trade permit form from the city's Permit Applications page. 2. Complete the application and any required authorized permit agent form, plan package, or clearance documentation. 3. Submit the application package to Commerce Planning and Development for review. 4. The city reviews the application, calculates plan review, site, permit, and other charges, and requires any required inspection or clearance reports before issuance. 5. Pay fees before permit issuance. 6. Complete inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy or completion where required.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Commerce, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Commerce, GA via: Through the city permit office and inspection process described in city permit materials.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Commerce Planning and Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.