Bostwick, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Public Morgan County permit materials expressly list the City of Bostwick as a covered jurisdiction and apply Bostwick zoning ordinances, development regulations, and code of ordinances through the county-administered permit process. No separate Bostwick building-permit office or permit instructions were found on the city's official website.

Department

Morgan County Planning & Development

Address

150 E Washington Street, Suite 200, Madison, GA 30650

Phone

(706) 342-4373

Email

planningoffice@morgancountyga.gov , zoning@morgancountyga.gov , platapprovals@morgancountyga.gov

Website

https://www.morgancountyga.gov/140/Planning-Development

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Bostwick city limits and not inside Madison.
2. Use the Morgan County OpenGov permitting portal, which is the public intake point documented for county-administered permits serving Bostwick.
3. Upload the application, plans, site plan, contractor license, occupational tax certificate, and any erosion-control or land-disturbance materials required for the project.
4. Respond to county review comments in the portal and pay assessed fees.
5. Post the permit placard and request inspections through the county process until final approval.

Source: Morgan County Planning & Development

General Requirements

County public building-permit pages and checklists apply to Bostwick through the shared Morgan County process for construction, additions, remodels, outbuildings, pools, docks, manufactured homes, and related trade work.

Required Documents

• Application
• plans
• site plan
• contractor license
• occupational tax certificate
• project-specific affidavits or land-disturbance approvals

Permit validity

Shared county development-regulation materials indicate a 6-month commencement window with extension requests before expiration.

Building code

Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes apply statewide. Morgan County public permit handouts for the shared program still list an older 2018 and 2020 set, while DCA's current state page shows the 2026-effective statewide code set.

Owner-builder

The shared county homeowner affidavit applies where the owner seeks to act as contractor.

Contractor requirements

Shared county process requires state contractor license and occupational tax certificate with each permit.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$100 residential minimum permit fee

Plan check fee

Shared county additional residential plan review fee $100; commercial plan review fees start at $350.

Permit fee formula

Shared county fee schedules use square-foot residential fees, posted commercial fees at $0.70 per square foot, and flat-fee miscellaneous permits.

Reinspection fee

Shared county 1st reinspection $75, each additional $150, and failure-to-permit penalty of $500 plus three times the permit fee.

Penalty (no permit)

$500 plus three times the permit fee for failure to permit

Payment note

Shared county process accepts portal credit-card payments and checks; no cash.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Morgan County Planning & Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Scheduling deadline

4:00 p.m. the prior business day

Time windows

Shared county inspection request deadline 4:00 p.m. the prior business day; inspections generally run 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Shared county residential sequence includes erosion control, driveway and culvert, temporary power, footing, foundation, under-slab plumbing, underground electrical, slab, exterior envelope, rough-in, insulation, finals, and certificate of occupancy or completion.

Shared county reinspection fees must be paid before another inspection is scheduled.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes apply statewide. Morgan County public permit handouts for the shared program still list an older 2018 and 2020 set, while DCA's current state page shows the 2026-effective statewide code set.
• Verify contractor license: Georgia Construction License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• City of Bostwick
• Morgan County Comprehensive Plan
• Building Codes and Inspections
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Bostwick Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Bostwick, GA?

County public building-permit pages and checklists apply to Bostwick through the shared Morgan County process for construction, additions, remodels, outbuildings, pools, docks, manufactured homes, and related trade work.

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

The minimum permit fee is $100 residential minimum permit fee. Fees are calculated as: Shared county fee schedules use square-foot residential fees, posted commercial fees at $0.70 per square foot, and flat-fee miscellaneous permits.. Plan check fee: Shared county additional residential plan review fee $100; commercial plan review fees start at $350..

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

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Bostwick city limits and not inside Madison. 2. Use the Morgan County OpenGov permitting portal, which is the public intake point documented for county-administered permits serving Bostwick. 3. Upload the application, plans, site plan, contractor license, occupational tax certificate, and any erosion-control or land-disturbance materials required for the project. 4. Respond to county review comments in the portal and pay assessed fees. 5. Post the permit placard and request inspections through the county process until final approval.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Bostwick, GA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: , . 4:00 p.m. the prior business day.

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