Colbert

Colbert-specific thresholds were not posted publicly; Madison County says to contact Colbert first, then use county permit standards if the project requires a permit.

Note: No public Colbert exempt-work list was found.

Building code

Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes apply statewide.

Permit validity

County-issued permits are valid for 6 months and renew with a passing inspection inside that period.

Owner-builder

County property owner authorization rules apply when county issues the permit.

Contractor requirements

Georgia state contractor licensing applies; county annual contractor registration applies when the permit is issued through Madison County.

1. 01
   Contact Colbert City Hall to confirm whether the project requires a permit and to verify zoning compliance.
2. 02
   If Colbert requires a permit, obtain the city letter on city letterhead with location, work description, required permit types, and zoning verification.
3. 03
   Submit the city letter, county application packet, and other required forms to Madison County Building Inspections, online if the permit type is available or in person if not.
4. 04
   Pay county permit fees and complete county inspections.

Typical processing time: No city-specific estimate found; county walk-in permits that cannot be completed by 4:30 p.m. move to the next business day.

Source: Colbert City Hall ↗

Confirm any city charge separately with Colbert; county accepts cash, check, debit card, and credit card except American Express

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Schedule through Madison County at 706-795-6350 (phone)

Inspection hours

County inspectors are generally in office 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: County process follows the applicable Madison County packet and inspection schedule for the permit type