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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Darien
City of Darien requires permits for structures to be erected and/or altered; permit categories include subdivision, building, trailer, demolition, and land disturbance
Note: No public exempt-work list was found
Required documents
- Owner/applicant information
- Project description and structure details
- Subcontractor details
- Contractor business and state license information
- Additional project-specific materials vary by permit type
- Building code
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes; permit requires compliance with applicable Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Protection Codes
- Permit validity
- Construction must begin within 180 days from permit issuance or the permit is null and void
- Owner-builder
- Georgia state law allows an owner to act as his or her own contractor on property owned by that person and intended solely for that person or the person's family, firm, or corporation, subject to O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h), including the 24-month anti-speculation limitation
- Contractor requirements
- City requires state and local license numbers for the main contractor and trade subcontractors; permit becomes invalid if the contractor, owner, or authorized agent fails to comply with applicable city, state, and federal license laws; Georgia state residential contractor licensing applies
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the applicable city form from the Forms and Applications page
- 02 Complete the application with owner/applicant data, project details, subcontractor information, and business/state license information
- 03 Submit the application package to City Hall Annex / the city permit line
- 04 City staff or Building Inspector reviews the package and verifies licensed subcontractors
- 05 Pay the applicable permit fee
- 06 Obtain required inspections; structure may not be occupied until inspections are complete and certificate of occupancy is issued where applicable
§ 04
Fee schedule
Darien building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 electrical permit
02
Permit fee formula
Flat fees: industrial building $1,200; commercial $1,000; single-family $750; church $700; additions or renovation $250; dock $200; accessory or swimming pool $150; fence, sign, or driveway $75; demolition $100; electrical permit $50; mobile home permit $275
03
Reinspection fee
$50
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Phone: (912) 437-6686 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical sequence: Licensed subcontractors must be verified before inspections occur; inspections and fee payment must be complete before occupancy or use
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Darien permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Darien, GA? ▸
City of Darien requires permits for structures to be erected and/or altered; permit categories include subdivision, building, trailer, demolition, and land disturbance
02 How much does a building permit cost in Darien, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Darien, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 electrical permit. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees: industrial building $1,200; commercial $1,000; single-family $750; church $700; additions or renovation $250; dock $200; accessory or swimming pool $150; fence, sign, or driveway $75; demolition $100; electrical permit $50; mobile home permit $275.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Darien, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Darien, GA, follow these steps: 1. Download the applicable city form from the Forms and Applications page 2. Complete the application with owner/applicant data, project details, subcontractor information, and business/state license information 3. Submit the application package to City Hall Annex / the city permit line 4. City staff or Building Inspector reviews the package and verifies licensed subcontractors 5. Pay the applicable permit fee 6. Obtain required inspections; structure may not be occupied until inspections are complete and certificate of occupancy is issued where applicable
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Darien, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Darien, GA via: Phone: (912) 437-6686.
last verified April 2026
source Permits / Building Inspector (City Hall Annex) ↗
entry id permits/georgia/mcintosh/darien
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Permits / Building Inspector (City Hall Annex) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.