How do I apply for a building permit in Hazlehurst, GA?

1. Confirm the property is inside Hazlehurst city limits and contact City Hall / the building inspector at (912) 375-6680 2. For zoning-related requests, submit the request through the city so it can be presented to the City of Hazlehurst Zoning Board for review 3. Coordinate directly with the building inspector and City Hall on any building-code, permit, or code-enforcement intake requirements 4. Obtain city approval or permit issuance before starting work

How do I schedule a building inspection in Hazlehurst, GA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

City Building Permits

Hazlehurst, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Hazlehurst, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Georgia Jeff Davis County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Hazlehurst municipal permit and code-enforcement contact for property inside Hazlehurst city limits; zoning requests routed to City of Hazlehurst Zoning Board

Department: Business Licenses, Zoning, & Code Enforcement / City of Hazlehurst City Hall
Address: 86 S. Cromartie Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539
Phone: (912) 375-6680
Email: city.clerk@hazlehurstga.gov
Website: https://www.hazlehurstga.gov/business-licenses-zoning-code-enforc

Application Process

Confirm the property is inside Hazlehurst city limits and contact City Hall / the building inspector at (912) 375-6680
For zoning-related requests, submit the request through the city so it can be presented to the City of Hazlehurst Zoning Board for review
Coordinate directly with the building inspector and City Hall on any building-code, permit, or code-enforcement intake requirements
Obtain city approval or permit issuance before starting work

Source: Business Licenses, Zoning, & Code Enforcement / City of Hazlehurst City Hall

General Requirements

Hazlehurst confirms a city building inspector/code enforcement officer and zoning-board review for zoning requests; specific trigger thresholds not publicly stated

Building code: Hazlehurst has adopted new construction, existing building, electrical, fire prevention, flood damage prevention, housing, plumbing, and unsafe building abatement codes; Georgia statewide minimum standard applies (2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IPC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IFGC, 2024 IFC, 2023 NEC, 2015 IECC, 2024 ISPSC with Georgia amendments)
Owner-builder: Georgia does not require a person to hold a contractor license to build his or her own home, but the owner must still comply with local building codes and regulations
Contractor requirements: Residential contractors performing work over $2,500 must be licensed by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Business Licenses, Zoning, & Code Enforcement / City of Hazlehurst City Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed major holidays
Time windows

Additional Resources

Building code: Hazlehurst has adopted new construction, existing building, electrical, fire prevention, flood damage prevention, housing, plumbing, and unsafe building abatement codes; Georgia statewide minimum standard applies (2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IPC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IFGC, 2024 IFC, 2023 NEC, 2015 IECC, 2024 ISPSC with Georgia amendments)
Verify contractor license: Georgia Secretary of State - Residential and Commercial General Contractors FAQ
Zoning information: View zoning info
License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Business Licenses, Zoning, & Code Enforcement / City of Hazlehurst City Hall before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazlehurst Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Hazlehurst, GA?: Hazlehurst confirms a city building inspector/code enforcement officer and zoning-board review for zoning requests; specific trigger thresholds not publicly stated
How do I apply for a building permit in Hazlehurst, GA?: 1. Confirm the property is inside Hazlehurst city limits and contact City Hall / the building inspector at (912) 375-6680 2. For zoning-related requests, submit the request through the city so it can be presented to the City of Hazlehurst Zoning Board for review 3. Coordinate directly with the building inspector and City Hall on any building-code, permit, or code-enforcement intake requirements 4. Obtain city approval or permit issuance before starting work
How do I schedule a building inspection in Hazlehurst, GA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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