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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dublin
Zoning/plan review, building permits, trade permits, land-disturbance permits, sign permits, fence permits, and certificates of occupancy/completion for new development, significant expansions, remodels, and other regulated work
Required documents
- Zoning and plan review application
- Civil/site plans with setbacks
- Building plans
- Engineer seal unless otherwise directed
- Fire-marshal approval where required
- Contractor and trades information
- Utility service application after plan approval
- Building code
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes apply statewide; Dublin also coordinates local administrative review plus fire-safety review
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Optionally schedule an EDGE pre-submittal meeting with Planning & Development and related city departments
- 02 Submit the zoning and plan review application and pay the zoning/plan review fees to the Planning & Development Administrative Assistant
- 03 Complete Phase One civil/site review and zoning review, including land-disturbance review when one acre or more will be disturbed
- 04 After site approval, submit building plans for Phase Two review by the Building Inspector and Fire Inspector; state fire-marshal-approved plans are required first when that state review applies
- 05 After all plans are approved, submit the building permit application and list the trades contractors at submittal
- 06 Pay the calculated permit fee; the city then releases the permits
- 07 Schedule inspections through Planning & Development during construction, and obtain final approvals from building, fire, and engineering before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued
§ 04
Fee schedule
Dublin building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Base building/trades permit $170; plan review ranges begin at $125 for additions/remodels under 500 square feet
02
Plan check fee
$125 under 500 square feet; $250 for additions/remodels 500-10,000 square feet and all new builds up to 10,000 square feet; $450 for 10,000-30,000 square feet and larger categories with overage formula
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Planning & Development by phone, email, or in person (phone)
- Department phone (478) 277-2070 or (478) 277-5070 / 5073 (phone)
- Email: phillipsc@dublinga.org (email)
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Dublin permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Dublin, GA? ▸
Zoning/plan review, building permits, trade permits, land-disturbance permits, sign permits, fence permits, and certificates of occupancy/completion for new development, significant expansions, remodels, and other regulated work
02 How much does a building permit cost in Dublin, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Dublin, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Base building/trades permit $170; plan review ranges begin at $125 for additions/remodels under 500 square feet. Plan check fee: $125 under 500 square feet; $250 for additions/remodels 500-10,000 square feet and all new builds up to 10,000 square feet; $450 for 10,000-30,000 square feet and larger categories with overage formula.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Dublin, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Dublin, GA, follow these steps: 1. Optionally schedule an EDGE pre-submittal meeting with Planning & Development and related city departments 2. Submit the zoning and plan review application and pay the zoning/plan review fees to the Planning & Development Administrative Assistant 3. Complete Phase One civil/site review and zoning review, including land-disturbance review when one acre or more will be disturbed 4. After site approval, submit building plans for Phase Two review by the Building Inspector and Fire Inspector; state fire-marshal-approved plans are required first when that state review applies 5. After all plans are approved, submit the building permit application and list the trades contractors at submittal 6. Pay the calculated permit fee; the city then releases the permits 7. Schedule inspections through Planning & Development during construction, and obtain final approvals from building, fire, and engineering before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dublin, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Dublin, GA via: Planning & Development by phone, email, or in person, Department phone (478) 277-2070 or (478) 277-5070 / 5073, Email: phillipsc@dublinga.org.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Dublin Planning & Development Department, Building Inspections Plan Review before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.