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County building permits

Unincorporated Oglethorpe County

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

Min. permit fee
$25
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Oglethorpe County Planning and Zoning / Building Permits and Inspections

Street address
341 West Main Street, Lexington, GA 30648
Phone
(706) 743-5270
Email
permits@oglethorpecountyga.gov
Coverage
County building permit and inspection program for unincorporated Oglethorpe County
Online portal
Oglethorpe County Permits Portal
iWorQ
Website
Department website
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Oglethorpe County

County fee schedule confirms permits for new single-family homes, additions and accessory structures, renovations and remodels, pools, mechanical/electrical/plumbing trade permits, manufactured-home movement, agricultural structures, commercial construction, driveway permits, signs, fences over 6 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, demolition, rezonings, variances, subdivisions, and stormwater review items

Note: No public Oglethorpe County exempt-work list was found

Building code
Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes, with local land-use regulation under the Oglethorpe County Unified Development Code and posted local UDC amendments
Owner-builder
Georgia state owner-builder rule in O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h) applies where a local permit is required
Contractor requirements
Georgia state residential and general contractor licensing rules apply; county fee schedule separates trade permits for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Oglethorpe County and contact Planning and Zoning or the permitting administrator
  2. 02
    Review county permit forms and fee schedule and prepare the project information, plans, and any zoning or land-use approvals needed for the site
  3. 03
    Submit the permit materials to the county through the county's permit process or online portal
  4. 04
    Pay the assessed permit fees before permit issuance
  5. 05
    Request inspections during construction through the county inspection request portal or county permit office

Source: Oglethorpe County Planning and Zoning / Building Permits and Inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Oglethorpe County building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25
02
Plan check fee
$150 commercial plans review, $150 intensive agricultural plans review, $450 stormwater plans review
03
Permit fee formula
Primarily flat-fee by project type and size bracket
04
Trade permit fee
$50 for most residential trade permits
05
Reinspection fee
$100
§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Online through county iWorQ inspection request portal (phone)
  • Phone: (706) 743-5270 or (706) 405-2436 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Typical sequence: County inspections available; complete countywide inspection sequence by project type not published

Source: Oglethorpe County Planning and Zoning / Building Permits and Inspections ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Oglethorpe County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Oglethorpe County, GA? ▸
County fee schedule confirms permits for new single-family homes, additions and accessory structures, renovations and remodels, pools, mechanical/electrical/plumbing trade permits, manufactured-home movement, agricultural structures, commercial construction, driveway permits, signs, fences over 6 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, demolition, rezonings, variances, subdivisions, and stormwater review items
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Oglethorpe County, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Oglethorpe County, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: Primarily flat-fee by project type and size bracket. Plan check fee: $150 commercial plans review, $150 intensive agricultural plans review, $450 stormwater plans review.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Oglethorpe County, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Oglethorpe County, GA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Oglethorpe County and contact Planning and Zoning or the permitting administrator 2. Review county permit forms and fee schedule and prepare the project information, plans, and any zoning or land-use approvals needed for the site 3. Submit the permit materials to the county through the county's permit process or online portal 4. Pay the assessed permit fees before permit issuance 5. Request inspections during construction through the county inspection request portal or county permit office
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Oglethorpe County, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Oglethorpe County, GA via: Online through county iWorQ inspection request portal, Phone: (706) 743-5270 or (706) 405-2436.
last verified April 2026 source Oglethorpe County Planning and Zoning / Building Permits and Inspections ↗ entry id permits/georgia/oglethorpe/unincorporated
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