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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Smithville
Required documents
- Completed building permit application
- Complete set of plans
- Planning and zoning site-plan approval
- Address assignment
- Health-department approval for well and septic when applicable
- Utility and driveway approvals when applicable
- Owner affidavits for owner-builder or owner-performed trade work when applicable
- Building code
- Lee County Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, Article II, Sec. 18-31 adopts the county construction codes by reference, enforced in incorporated and unincorporated areas. Georgia DCA's current state minimum codes effective January 1, 2026 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 Lee County Planning and Zoning
- 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 if public water and sewer service will be used
- 05 Obtain driveway approval, including Georgia DOT approval for state-route driveways when applicable
- 06 Submit the county building permit application with a complete set of plans to Lee County Building Inspection
- 07 After approval, pay the permit fee and any applicable impact fee before permit issuance
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Fee schedule
Smithville 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 Smithville permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in Smithville, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Smithville, 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 Smithville, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Smithville, GA, follow these steps: 1. Obtain site-plan approval from Lee County Planning and Zoning 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 if public water and sewer service will be used 5. Obtain driveway approval, including Georgia DOT approval for state-route driveways when applicable 6. Submit the county building permit application with a complete set of plans to Lee County Building Inspection 7. After approval, pay the permit fee and any applicable impact fee before permit issuance
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Smithville, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Smithville, GA via: Contact Lee County Building Inspection directly by phone, fax, or email.
last verified April 2026
entry id permits/georgia/lee/smithville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Lee County Building Inspection before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.