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

Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted. No public Eton-specific building-permit fee schedule was found. No public Murray County building-permit fee schedule URL was found either; county code states the fee schedule is on file with the county clerk..

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

1. For building permits in Eton, start with Murray County Building Inspections because the county states it performs permitting and inspections for the city. 2. Coordinate any city zoning or local permitting questions with Eton staff. Eton's zoning page lists City Clerk Kim Hall for zoning inquiries and Dick Barnes as the Eton enforcement officer for permitting inquiries. 3. Complete the Murray County Land Development Application and gather the county-required supporting materials for the project. 4. Obtain prerequisite septic, water, driveway, floodplain, or land-disturbance clearances as applicable, using the same county review process applied to other Murray County building-permit applications. 5. Submit the application through Murray County Building Inspections. 6. After permit issuance, ensure each licensed contractor signs the permit with the county for that contractor's scope of work. 7. Call required inspections at least one day in advance and do not occupy the structure until final inspection and certificate of occupancy are complete.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: . Inspections must be called at least one day in advance.

City Building Permits

Eton, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Eton, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Georgia Murray County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Murray County's Building Inspections page states the county performs all permitting and inspections for the City of Eton. Eton's zoning page separately directs permitting inquiries to the city's enforcement officer, Dick Barnes, at dbarnes@murraycountyga.gov and 706-695-1337 ext. 6.

Department: Murray County Building Inspection Department
Address: 121 N. Fourth Ave., Chatsworth, GA 30705
Phone: (706) 517-1400 ext. 1231
Email: swestmoreland@murraycountyga.gov , tlotspeich@murraycountyga.gov
Website: https://murraycountyga.org/130/Building-Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Murray County Building Inspections

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

For building permits in Eton, start with Murray County Building Inspections because the county states it performs permitting and inspections for the city.
Coordinate any city zoning or local permitting questions with Eton staff. Eton's zoning page lists City Clerk Kim Hall for zoning inquiries and Dick Barnes as the Eton enforcement officer for permitting inquiries.
Complete the Murray County Land Development Application and gather the county-required supporting materials for the project.
Obtain prerequisite septic, water, driveway, floodplain, or land-disturbance clearances as applicable, using the same county review process applied to other Murray County building-permit applications.
Submit the application through Murray County Building Inspections.
After permit issuance, ensure each licensed contractor signs the permit with the county for that contractor's scope of work.
Call required inspections at least one day in advance and do not occupy the structure until final inspection and certificate of occupancy are complete.

Typical processing time: No public permit-review turnaround was found. County inspection calls must be made at least one day in advance.

Source: Murray County Building Inspection Department

General Requirements

Eton building permits route through Murray County, and Murray County Land Use / Zoning lists building permits among the applications it processes. Murray County publicly states it performs permitting and inspections for Eton.

Required Documents

Murray County land-development application
Project information
Property record
Pre-bill
Decal number
Bill of sale/title
Aerial photo
Zoning map
Flood map
Environmental-health septic information

Permit validity: The Murray County 2026 land-development application used for Eton states permits are valid for 1 year from issuance.
Building code: Murray County Code Chapter 18 adopts by reference the latest editions of the listed construction codes as adopted and amended by DCA, and Murray County enforces those codes for Eton under the county's stated jurisdiction.
Owner-builder: No Eton-specific public owner-builder rule was found. No separate city building-permit packet was located; Murray County process materials control the permit application.
Contractor requirements: Murray County's inspection schedule states all licensed contractors on the project must sign the permit for their respective scope and present photo ID and contractor license credentials. Georgia state residential-contractor licensing requirements also apply.

Fees

Permit fee formula: Not publicly posted. No public Eton-specific building-permit fee schedule was found. No public Murray County building-permit fee schedule URL was found either; county code states the fee schedule is on file with the county clerk.
Payment note: Murray County's application states the application fee is non-refundable once processed.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Ordinary repairs to structures
Replacement of lamps
Connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles

Important: Because Eton building permits are handled by Murray County, the county code ordinary-repair exemption applies to the county-administered process. The exemption does not apply to structural work, egress changes, plumbing, gas, drainage, electrical wiring, mechanical work, or other work affecting public health or general safety.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Scheduling deadline: Inspections must be called at least one day in advance
Inspection hours: County office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Typical inspection sequence: Murray County's public inspection schedule lists footing, foundation, slab, rough-in, insulation, pre-final power, and final inspection for certificate of occupancy.

No public reinspection-fee schedule was found for Eton permits. County final-inspection materials state structures may not be occupied before final inspection and certificate of occupancy.

Additional Resources

Building code: Murray County Code Chapter 18 adopts by reference the latest editions of the listed construction codes as adopted and amended by DCA, and Murray County enforces those codes for Eton under the county's stated jurisdiction.
Verify contractor license: Georgia Construction License Lookup
Zoning information: View zoning info
https://www.etongeorgia.com/
https://www.etongeorgia.com/zoning-department
https://murraycountyga.org/130/Building-Inspections
https://murraycountyga.org/141/Land-Use-Zoning
https://murraycountyga.org/DocumentCenter/View/2804/Bldg-Permit-App-2026
https://dca.georgia.gov/document/publications/alphabetical-listing-all-cities-fips-and-resident-county-fips/download
License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Murray County Building Inspection Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eton Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Eton, GA?: Eton building permits route through Murray County, and Murray County Land Use / Zoning lists building permits among the applications it processes. Murray County publicly states it performs permitting and inspections for Eton.
How much does a building permit cost in Eton, GA?: Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted. No public Eton-specific building-permit fee schedule was found. No public Murray County building-permit fee schedule URL was found either; county code states the fee schedule is on file with the county clerk..
How do I apply for a building permit in Eton, GA?: 1. For building permits in Eton, start with Murray County Building Inspections because the county states it performs permitting and inspections for the city. 2. Coordinate any city zoning or local permitting questions with Eton staff. Eton's zoning page lists City Clerk Kim Hall for zoning inquiries and Dick Barnes as the Eton enforcement officer for permitting inquiries. 3. Complete the Murray County Land Development Application and gather the county-required supporting materials for the project. 4. Obtain prerequisite septic, water, driveway, floodplain, or land-disturbance clearances as applicable, using the same county review process applied to other Murray County building-permit applications. 5. Submit the application through Murray County Building Inspections. 6. After permit issuance, ensure each licensed contractor signs the permit with the county for that contractor's scope of work. 7. Call required inspections at least one day in advance and do not occupy the structure until final inspection and certificate of occupancy are complete.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Eton, GA?: Typical processing time is No public permit-review turnaround was found. County inspection calls must be made at least one day in advance..
What work is exempt from building permits in Eton, GA?: The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary repairs to structures; Replacement of lamps; Connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Note: Because Eton building permits are handled by Murray County, the county code ordinary-repair exemption applies to the county-administered process. The exemption does not apply to structural work, egress changes, plumbing, gas, drainage, electrical wiring, mechanical work, or other work affecting public health or general safety.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Eton, GA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: . Inspections must be called at least one day in advance.

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