§ GA Georgia
County permits
Newton County
Newton County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Newton County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Development Services, Building Permits / Inspections Division, Newton County
- Website
- Magnet Inspection Portal ↗
- Online portal
- Magnet Inspection Portal ↗
- Phone
- (678) 625-1650
- building@co.newton.ga.us
- Address
- 1113 Usher Street, Suite 201, Covington, GA 30014
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Newton County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Newton County, Georgia. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.