Camilla, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside Camilla city limits. The Mitchell County DCA service delivery strategy lists Camilla as a separate provider for building inspection and code enforcement inside the city.

Department

Planning and Zoning Division, City of Camilla

Address

30 E. Broad Street, Camilla, GA 31730

Phone

(229) 330-2317

Email

teklas@cityofcamilla.com

Website

https://www.camillaga.net/departments/planning___zoning_division/building___inspections/index.php

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is inside Camilla city limits and identify whether the work also requires zoning or historic-district review.
2. Download the city's general permit application from the Forms and Applications page.
3. Complete the form with owner and contractor information, job address, work category, and work description. The form also asks whether the property is historic and whether it is in the R-2 SUB zoning category.
4. Assemble supporting materials required by the form or project type, including certificate of appropriateness if the building is historic and any plans or other documents required by the city.
5. Submit the application to the Planning and Zoning Division and await plan check, fee calculation, and issuance.
6. Schedule required inspections with the city before final occupancy.

Source: Planning and Zoning Division, City of Camilla

General Requirements

The posted general permit application covers building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits and applies to residential, commercial, and industrial work including new construction, additions, repairs, alterations, move structures, demolition, roof only, siding only, and accessory structures.

Required Documents

• General permit application
• Owner and contractor information
• Work category and description
• Certificate of appropriateness if historic
• Plans or documents required during plan check

Permit validity

The posted permit form includes a 6-month lapse provision stating the permit becomes null and void if authorized work is not timely pursued.

Building code

Georgia statewide minimum construction codes apply. No separate Camilla local building-code adoption page or local amendment notice was found on the reviewed city permit pages.

Contractor requirements

Georgia state licensure applies as applicable. The city form requires contractor information, and Georgia state rules govern covered residential and general contractor work.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Building permits start at $25.00 for projects valued $0-$1,999.

Plan check fee

The permit form includes a 'plans check' field, but no separate public plans-check amount was identified in the reviewed fee schedule.

Permit fee formula

Building permits are valuation-based: $25.00 for $0-$1,999; $30.00 for $2,000-$14,999 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000 over base; $108.00 for $15,001-$49,999 plus $6.50 per additional $1,000; $342.00 for $50,000-$99,999 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000; $590.00 for $100,000-$499,999 plus $4.25 per additional $1,000; and $2,290.00 for $500,000 and up plus $1.25 per additional $1,000. Plumbing permit fees include $10.00 per new installation fixture, $5.00 for water heaters, $5.00 remodeling and replacement per fixture, $45.00 inspection fee, and $25.00 for additional inspections. Electrical permits include a $50.00 service-change fee or $100.00 new-service fee, plus inspection and additional-inspection charges. HVAC new unit permits are $100.00.

Reinspection fee

Additional inspections are listed at $25.00 on the city's planning and zoning rate table.

Payment note

No public online payment path for building permits was found.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2022-02).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Zoning Division, City of Camilla to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Georgia statewide minimum construction codes apply. No separate Camilla local building-code adoption page or local amendment notice was found on the reviewed city permit pages.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• City Staff Directory
• Forms and Applications
• Code Enforcement
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Camilla Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Camilla, GA?

The posted general permit application covers building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits and applies to residential, commercial, and industrial work including new construction, additions, repairs, alterations, move structures, demolition, roof only, siding only, and accessory structures.

How much does a building permit cost in Camilla, GA?

The minimum permit fee is Building permits start at $25.00 for projects valued $0-$1,999.. Fees are calculated as: Building permits are valuation-based: $25.00 for $0-$1,999; $30.00 for $2,000-$14,999 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000 over base; $108.00 for $15,001-$49,999 plus $6.50 per additional $1,000; $342.00 for $50,000-$99,999 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000; $590.00 for $100,000-$499,999 plus $4.25 per additional $1,000; and $2,290.00 for $500,000 and up plus $1.25 per additional $1,000. Plumbing permit fees include $10.00 per new installation fixture, $5.00 for water heaters, $5.00 remodeling and replacement per fixture, $45.00 inspection fee, and $25.00 for additional inspections. Electrical permits include a $50.00 service-change fee or $100.00 new-service fee, plus inspection and additional-inspection charges. HVAC new unit permits are $100.00.. Plan check fee: The permit form includes a 'plans check' field, but no separate public plans-check amount was identified in the reviewed fee schedule..

How do I apply for a building permit in Camilla, GA?

1. Confirm the property is inside Camilla city limits and identify whether the work also requires zoning or historic-district review. 2. Download the city's general permit application from the Forms and Applications page. 3. Complete the form with owner and contractor information, job address, work category, and work description. The form also asks whether the property is historic and whether it is in the R-2 SUB zoning category. 4. Assemble supporting materials required by the form or project type, including certificate of appropriateness if the building is historic and any plans or other documents required by the city. 5. Submit the application to the Planning and Zoning Division and await plan check, fee calculation, and issuance. 6. Schedule required inspections with the city before final occupancy.

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