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City of Bogart

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Bogart; planning and development support and inspections are provided by Oconee County Planning & Code Enforcement

Street address
City Hall, 125 Main Street, Bogart, GA 30622
Coverage
Bogart's official planning page states that Oconee County Planning and Development issues building permits, enforces building construction codes, and conducts inspections for Bogart projects, while the City of Bogart remains the municipal jurisdiction and provides city applications.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bogart

Bogart's official planning page says a permit is required for any new structure or any structure altered over 100 square feet. The application covers residential and commercial building work.

Note: No public exempt-work list for Bogart general building permits was found on the reviewed official pages.

Required documents
  • Floor plans
  • Copy of the plat for lot-size and zoning-district verification
  • Site sketch
  • Contractor information
  • Setback/right-of-way details
Building code
The reviewed Bogart planning page does not publish a separate current code-adoption table. City requirements are enforced through local ordinances plus Georgia statewide minimum construction codes.
Permit validity
The application states the permit must be renewed if work is not started within 6 months from issuance; it also says work must commence within 6 months and shall not be abandoned.
Owner-builder
No public Bogart owner-builder summary found in the reviewed materials.
Contractor requirements
Bogart's planning page says all contractors and subcontractors must be licensed by the State of Georgia and proof of license must be given before permits will be issued.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Determine whether the project needs a building permit. Bogart's planning page says permits are required for any new structure and any structure altered over 100 square feet.
  2. 02
    Complete the City of Bogart residential and commercial building-permit application and attach floor plans, a plat, and site sketch information
  3. 03
    Provide contractor licensing information and setback/right-of-way information with the application
  4. 04
    Submit through the city/county process; the City Clerk calculates the fee and payment is accepted when the permit is picked up
  5. 05
    Oconee County Code Enforcement performs inspections during construction
  6. 06
    Complete all required inspections before occupancy; the application states no certificate of occupancy will be issued until all phases of inspection have been performed

Source: City of Bogart; planning and development support and inspections are provided by Oconee County Planning & Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Bogart building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
No separate public plan-review fee found
02
Permit fee formula
The application says valuation is calculated at $100 times the number of square feet, then total value multiplied by $2.00 per thousand; the City Clerk calculates the amount.
03
Reinspection fee
No public reinspection schedule found

The application says payments are accepted when the permit is picked up.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Oconee County Code Enforcement (phone)
Inspection hours
Not publicly posted on the Bogart permit page; county office contact is 706-769-3907

Typical sequence: The application references all phases of inspection and specifically notes footing-stage preparation and final inspection before certificate of occupancy; detailed trade sequencing is not posted on the reviewed Bogart page.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bogart permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Bogart, GA?
Bogart's official planning page says a permit is required for any new structure or any structure altered over 100 square feet. The application covers residential and commercial building work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bogart, GA?
Building permit fees in Bogart, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: The application says valuation is calculated at $100 times the number of square feet, then total value multiplied by $2.00 per thousand; the City Clerk calculates the amount.. Plan check fee: No separate public plan-review fee found.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bogart, GA?
To apply for a building permit in Bogart, GA, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the project needs a building permit. Bogart's planning page says permits are required for any new structure and any structure altered over 100 square feet. 2. Complete the City of Bogart residential and commercial building-permit application and attach floor plans, a plat, and site sketch information 3. Provide contractor licensing information and setback/right-of-way information with the application 4. Submit through the city/county process; the City Clerk calculates the fee and payment is accepted when the permit is picked up 5. Oconee County Code Enforcement performs inspections during construction 6. Complete all required inspections before occupancy; the application states no certificate of occupancy will be issued until all phases of inspection have been performed
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bogart, GA?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bogart, GA via: Oconee County Code Enforcement.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Bogart; planning and development support and inspections are provided by Oconee County Planning & Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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