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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Leesburg
Required documents
- Completed building permit application
- Complete set of plans
- Site-plan approval
- Address assignment
- Health-department approval for well and septic when applicable
- Utility and tap-fee coordination when applicable
- Driveway approval
- Owner affidavits when applicable for owner-builder or owner-performed trade work
- Building code
- Lee County Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, Article II, Sec. 18-31 adopts the International Building Code, National Electrical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and International Fire Code as amended. As of January 1, 2026, Georgia statewide minimum codes include 2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IFGC, 2024 IPC, 2024 ISPSC, 2023 NEC, 2024 IFC, and 2015 IECC with Georgia amendments.
- Permit validity
- 6 months from date of issue
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain site-plan approval from the Lee County Planning and Zoning Department
- 02 Obtain an address assignment from the Planning Department
- 03 Obtain well and septic approval from the Lee County Health Department, or confirm water and sewer service if applicable
- 04 Pay tap fees to the Lee County Utilities Authority if the project will connect to public water and sewer
- 05 Obtain driveway approval from the appropriate department; state-route driveways require Georgia DOT approval
- 06 Submit the Lee County building permit application to the Building Inspection office with a complete set of plans
- 07 Wait for review and approval, then pay the permit fee and any applicable impact fee before permit issuance
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Fee schedule
Leesburg building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$35.00
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact Lee County Building Inspection directly by phone, fax, or email (phone)
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Leesburg permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in Leesburg, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Leesburg, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $35.00.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Leesburg, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Leesburg, GA, follow these steps: 1. Obtain site-plan approval from the Lee County Planning and Zoning Department 2. Obtain an address assignment from the Planning Department 3. Obtain well and septic approval from the Lee County Health Department, or confirm water and sewer service if applicable 4. Pay tap fees to the Lee County Utilities Authority if the project will connect to public water and sewer 5. Obtain driveway approval from the appropriate department; state-route driveways require Georgia DOT approval 6. Submit the Lee County building permit application to the Building Inspection office with a complete set of plans 7. Wait for review and approval, then pay the permit fee and any applicable impact fee before permit issuance
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Leesburg, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Leesburg, GA via: Contact Lee County Building Inspection directly by phone, fax, or email.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Lee County Building Inspection before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.