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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for McIntosh County
County permits are used for new residential construction, remodels, additions/accessory structures, docks, pools, demolition, mobile homes, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, move-offs, and land-use approvals
Note: No public exempt-work list was found
- For new residential: septic approval, county water tap-in receipt or proof of water, road department approval for driveway/culvert, approved plat, elevation certificate if in flood zone, current deed, plot plan, two printed plan sets, one digital copy of plans, contractor state/business licenses, permit application pages, homeowner affidavit if owner acts as general contractor
- Other permit types require separate forms with project-specific requirements
- Building code
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs; county applications require compliance with county codes and reference McIntosh County Municipal Codes and zoning ordinance for additional requirements
- Owner-builder
- County new residential packet requires a signed and notarized Homeowner's Affidavit if the owner is acting as general contractor; Georgia state owner-builder rule in O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h) applies
- Contractor requirements
- County new residential packet requires copies of state and business licenses for the general contractor, electrician, plumber, HVAC contractor, and concrete contractor's business license; trade-permit forms also require contractor license information; Georgia state contractor licensing applies
Application process
Typical processing: County zoning ordinance states the Building and Zoning Administrator shall issue the building permit within 10 days after payment if the proposed work conforms to the ordinance
- 01 Start from the county Building & Zoning page and download the applicable permit form
- 02 Assemble the required supporting materials for the permit type
- 03 Submit the package to McIntosh County Building & Zoning at 100 Madison Street; incomplete applications will not be accepted
- 04 County staff reviews the submission for code, zoning, and floodplain compliance
- 05 Pay the required permit and inspection fees
- 06 Obtain inspections during construction; starting work before permit issuance triggers double fee
Typical processing time: County zoning ordinance states the Building and Zoning Administrator shall issue the building permit within 10 days after payment if the proposed work conforms to the ordinance
Fee schedule
McIntosh County building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Phone: (912) 437-6603 (phone)
Typical sequence: Separate inspection fees on trade permits; floodplain review required where applicable; septic inspection required for new residential construction
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated McIntosh County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated McIntosh County, GA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated McIntosh County, GA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated McIntosh County, GA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated McIntosh County, GA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated McIntosh County, GA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with McIntosh County Building & Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.