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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for East Dublin
Building permit required in advance of construction, erection, moving, or alteration of any building or structure, and a sign permit in advance of sign work
Required documents
- Plat or plan in duplicate
- Lot dimensions
- Building size and location
- Number of dwelling units
- Adjoining setbacks
- Owner information
- Contractor information
- Address
- Parking details
- Sewer/septic information
- Floodplain information
- Site-sketch information
- Building code
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes apply statewide; East Dublin's ordinance references the applicable building code and Building Inspector
- Permit validity
- Building permit becomes void if work does not begin within 6 months after issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months, subject to written extensions by the Building Inspector
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the Family Dwelling application or Commercial/Industrial/Institutional application from the Document Center
- 02 Prepare the required plat or plan in duplicate showing lot dimensions, building location and size, setbacks, adjoining setbacks, and other ordinance-required information
- 03 Submit the application to the city for Building Inspector review; the ordinance also requires lot-of-record certification in certain cases
- 04 Do not begin construction, erection, moving, alteration, or sign work until the Building Inspector issues the permit
- 05 Obtain the Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Inspector before occupancy or a change in use
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- No public scheduling procedure found; the ordinance authorizes the Building Inspector to inspect property for ordinance enforcement (phone)
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about East Dublin permits
01 Do I need a building permit in East Dublin, GA? ▸
Building permit required in advance of construction, erection, moving, or alteration of any building or structure, and a sign permit in advance of sign work
02 How do I apply for a building permit in East Dublin, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in East Dublin, GA, follow these steps: 1. Download the Family Dwelling application or Commercial/Industrial/Institutional application from the Document Center 2. Prepare the required plat or plan in duplicate showing lot dimensions, building location and size, setbacks, adjoining setbacks, and other ordinance-required information 3. Submit the application to the city for Building Inspector review; the ordinance also requires lot-of-record certification in certain cases 4. Do not begin construction, erection, moving, alteration, or sign work until the Building Inspector issues the permit 5. Obtain the Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Inspector before occupancy or a change in use
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in East Dublin, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in East Dublin, GA via: No public scheduling procedure found; the ordinance authorizes the Building Inspector to inspect property for ordinance enforcement.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of East Dublin Building Inspector / City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.