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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Ludowici
The land development code states it is unlawful to construct, alter, repair, remove, or demolish a building, swimming pool, manufactured home, or structure without first applying to the Building Official and obtaining the required permit. The code also states a permit must be secured for all new construction, all alterations, and all repairs.
Non-illuminated signs smaller than six square feet on each side
- Exempt Non-illuminated signs smaller than six square feet on each side
Note: No general public exempt-work list for building permits was located in Long County's posted materials. One explicit local exemption was located in the sign regulations.
Required documents
- Building permit application
- Contractor and owner information
- Tax verification sheet
- Map and parcel verification
- Two sets of plans or blueprints and specifications
- For new buildings and additions: lot plan and survey evidence or lot stakes placed from a licensed survey
- Trade contractor license information if requested
- Building code
- The Long County-City of Ludowici Land Development Code states it is the county's intent to enforce the latest Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes adopted and amended by DCA. DCA's current code page shows the statewide baseline includes the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2024 International Plumbing Code, 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, and 2015 International Energy Conservation Code with Georgia amendments or supplements where applicable. The local code also references the International Property Maintenance Code and International Existing Building Code.
- Permit validity
- Construction must begin within 180 days from permit issuance or the permit is null and void. The posted application likewise says the permit becomes invalid unless the work is commenced within six months after approval.
- Owner-builder
- The local code states the application may be made by the owner or the owner's agent. Georgia Secretary of State contractor FAQ guidance states Georgia does not require a person to hold a contractor license to build his or her own home, but the owner must still comply with local building codes and regulations. No separate Long County owner-builder affidavit was located.
- Contractor requirements
- The county form requires contractor names and license numbers for general, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work and states the permit becomes invalid if the applicant fails to comply with county, state, and federal license requirements. Under O.C.G.A. 43-41-2, Georgia residential contractor licensure applies when the total value of covered residential work exceeds $2,500.00.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the project is within Ludowici city limits. Long County and Ludowici use a joint land development code, and the county code office is the publicly posted permit contact for city projects.
- 02 Obtain the county building permit application from the Code Enforcement page.
- 03 Complete the application with project address, legal lot and subdivision data, zoning/use information, square footage, utility details, owner information, and contractor information for general, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades.
- 04 Assemble the required backup materials. The land development code requires two sets of plans or blueprints and specifications. For new buildings or additions, the application must also be accompanied by a lot plan showing the portion of the lot to be built on and evidence that the lot has been surveyed by a licensed surveyor or staked from such a survey.
- 05 Obtain the tax verification page included in the permit packet. The posted form states no building permit application may be processed without verification that all billed Long County property taxes on the parcel have been paid and that the map and parcel number have been confirmed.
- 06 Submit the packet to the Long County Code Enforcement Office and do not start work until the permit is issued. The county website directs applicants to call or email the code office with permit questions.
- 07 Pay the required fee before permit issuance. The land development code states no permit shall be issued until the prescribed fees have been paid and that permit fees are non-refundable.
- 08 Complete required inspections. The posted application lists typical inspection sequences for new homes, additions/renovations with power or plumbing, and other buildings without power or plumbing.
- 09 Obtain the Certificate of Occupancy before occupancy or permanent electrical connection. The application says a blower door test by the HVAC contractor and a final inspection are required before a CO is issued for a new home.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Ludowici building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
No separate residential plan check fee was posted. The fee schedule does list design review fees for general commercial, residential subdivision, and multifamily land-disturbance categories.
02
Permit fee formula
Mostly flat-fee schedule by project type, with some size-based formulas. Examples include $2,000.00 for a new home, $200.00 for an inground swimming pool, $100.00 for sheds/utility buildings, $.20 per square foot for canopy/pole barns over 200 square feet, and tiered fees for multifamily, subdivision, solar, and commercial land-disturbance work.
03
Reinspection fee
$50.00. Mobile-home reinspection is also listed at $50.00.
04
Penalty (no permit)
Building Without Permit at $500.00 per day, Moving In Without C/O at $1,000.00, and building-regulation/no-inspection violations at fines from $250.00 up to $1,000.00.
The land development code says permit fees must be paid before issuance and are non-refundable. No online permit payment system was publicly identified.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Phone: (912) 545-3683 (phone)
- Email: codeenforcement@longcountyga.gov (email)
- Fax: (912) 545-3271 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday closed
Typical sequence: New home: slab/footer, cover up, temporary power, permanent power, final. Additions/sheds/renovations with power or plumbing: slab/footer if applicable, cover up, permanent power, final. Other buildings with no power or plumbing: slab/footer if applicable, final.
No online inspection scheduler was identified. The land development code also states no inspection will be conducted until the applicant provides proof of required restroom facilities and debris containers on the construction site.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Ludowici permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Ludowici, GA? ▸
The land development code states it is unlawful to construct, alter, repair, remove, or demolish a building, swimming pool, manufactured home, or structure without first applying to the Building Official and obtaining the required permit. The code also states a permit must be secured for all new construction, all alterations, and all repairs.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Ludowici, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Ludowici, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat-fee schedule by project type, with some size-based formulas. Examples include $2,000.00 for a new home, $200.00 for an inground swimming pool, $100.00 for sheds/utility buildings, $.20 per square foot for canopy/pole barns over 200 square feet, and tiered fees for multifamily, subdivision, solar, and commercial land-disturbance work.. Plan check fee: No separate residential plan check fee was posted. The fee schedule does list design review fees for general commercial, residential subdivision, and multifamily land-disturbance categories..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Ludowici, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Ludowici, GA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project is within Ludowici city limits. Long County and Ludowici use a joint land development code, and the county code office is the publicly posted permit contact for city projects. 2. Obtain the county building permit application from the Code Enforcement page. 3. Complete the application with project address, legal lot and subdivision data, zoning/use information, square footage, utility details, owner information, and contractor information for general, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades. 4. Assemble the required backup materials. The land development code requires two sets of plans or blueprints and specifications. For new buildings or additions, the application must also be accompanied by a lot plan showing the portion of the lot to be built on and evidence that the lot has been surveyed by a licensed surveyor or staked from such a survey. 5. Obtain the tax verification page included in the permit packet. The posted form states no building permit application may be processed without verification that all billed Long County property taxes on the parcel have been paid and that the map and parcel number have been confirmed. 6. Submit the packet to the Long County Code Enforcement Office and do not start work until the permit is issued. The county website directs applicants to call or email the code office with permit questions. 7. Pay the required fee before permit issuance. The land development code states no permit shall be issued until the prescribed fees have been paid and that permit fees are non-refundable. 8. Complete required inspections. The posted application lists typical inspection sequences for new homes, additions/renovations with power or plumbing, and other buildings without power or plumbing. 9. Obtain the Certificate of Occupancy before occupancy or permanent electrical connection. The application says a blower door test by the HVAC contractor and a final inspection are required before a CO is issued for a new home.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Ludowici, GA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Ludowici, GA. The following work is generally exempt: Non-illuminated signs smaller than six square feet on each side. Note: No general public exempt-work list for building permits was located in Long County's posted materials. One explicit local exemption was located in the sign regulations. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Ludowici, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Ludowici, GA via: Phone: (912) 545-3683, Email: codeenforcement@longcountyga.gov, Fax: (912) 545-3271.
last verified April 2026
source Long County Code Enforcement Office ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Long County Code Enforcement Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.