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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Lee County
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
- 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.
- 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 Lee County Health Department approval for well and septic service, or confirm public utility service if applicable
- 04 Pay tap fees for public water and sewage if applicable through the Lee County Utilities Authority
- 05 Obtain driveway approval; if the parcel fronts a state route obtain Georgia DOT driveway approval before permit issuance
- 06 Submit the building permit application to Lee County Building Inspection with a complete set of plans
- 07 After approval, pay the permit fee and any applicable impact fee before the permit is issued
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Fee schedule
Lee County 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 unincorporated Lee County permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Lee County, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Lee County, 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 unincorporated Lee County, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lee County, 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 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
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Lee County, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Lee County, 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.