County Building Permits
Lee County, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lee County, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Georgia Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
- Department
- Lee County Building Inspection
- Phone
- (229) 759-3326
Application Process
- Obtain site-plan approval from Lee County Planning and Zoning
- Obtain an address assignment from the Planning Department
- Obtain Lee County Health Department approval for well and septic service, or confirm public utility service if applicable
- Pay tap fees for public water and sewage if applicable through the Lee County Utilities Authority
- Obtain driveway approval; if the parcel fronts a state route obtain Georgia DOT driveway approval before permit issuance
- Submit the building permit application to Lee County Building Inspection with a complete set of plans
- After approval, pay the permit fee and any applicable impact fee before the permit is issued
General Requirements
Required Documents
- Completed building permit application
- Complete plan set
- Approved site plan
- Address assignment
- Applicable health-department approvals
- Utility and driveway approvals when required
- Owner affidavits when the owner is acting as an owner-builder or doing owner-performed residential trade work
- Permit validity
- 6 months from date of issue
- Building code
- Lee County Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, Article II, Sec. 18-31 adopts the county construction codes by reference. 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.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $35.00
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Lee County Building Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
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Additional Resources
- Building code: Lee County Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, Article II, Sec. 18-31 adopts the county construction codes by reference. 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.
- 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 Lee County Building Inspection before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lee County Building Permit FAQ
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Lee County, GA?
- The minimum permit fee is $35.00.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lee County, GA?
- 1. Obtain site-plan approval from Lee County Planning and Zoning 2. Obtain an address assignment from the Planning Department 3. Obtain Lee County Health Department approval for well and septic service, or confirm public utility service if applicable 4. Pay tap fees for public water and sewage if applicable through the Lee County Utilities Authority 5. Obtain driveway approval; if the parcel fronts a state route obtain Georgia DOT driveway approval before permit issuance 6. Submit the building permit application to Lee County Building Inspection with a complete set of plans 7. After approval, pay the permit fee and any applicable impact fee before the permit is issued
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Lee County, GA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: .
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