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

The minimum permit fee is Final inspection permit $10; sign permit minimum $15; demolition permit $50. Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat fees or per-square-foot city charges depending on permit type. Plan check fee: No separate public plan review fee found for ordinary building permits; subdivision application and other board fees are listed in the ordinance.

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

1. Confirm zoning compliance with Concord's zoning and subdivision ordinance and any applicable board or planning approvals. 2. Apply through the city Zoning Administrator for the building permit or sign permit. Concord's ordinance states building permit fees are set by the attached city fee schedule. 3. If the project involves land disturbance, obtain the separate land disturbance permit from Pike County. 4. Pay applicable city permit fees and complete required construction inspections, including the city final inspection permit. 5. Complete any required final inspection before occupancy or project closeout.

What work is exempt from building permits in Concord, GA?

The following work is generally exempt: Accessory structures 150 square feet and under have no structural inspection per city fee schedule; Slab, patio, or carport work 80 square feet and under has no structural inspection per city fee schedule.

City Building Permits

Concord, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Pike County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Concord ordinance applies within the incorporated areas of Concord. Concord's published zoning ordinance shows city building permits and final inspection permits, while land disturbance permits are issued by Pike County Zoning and Building.

Department: City of Concord, through the Zoning Administrator under the Zoning Ordinance
Address: 50 Main Street, Concord, GA 30206
Phone: 770-884-5221
Email: cityclerk@cityofconcordga.gov
Website: https://cityofconcordga.gov/government

Application Process

Confirm zoning compliance with Concord's zoning and subdivision ordinance and any applicable board or planning approvals.
Apply through the city Zoning Administrator for the building permit or sign permit. Concord's ordinance states building permit fees are set by the attached city fee schedule.
If the project involves land disturbance, obtain the separate land disturbance permit from Pike County.
Pay applicable city permit fees and complete required construction inspections, including the city final inspection permit.
Complete any required final inspection before occupancy or project closeout.

Source: City of Concord, through the Zoning Administrator under the Zoning Ordinance

General Requirements

Concord ordinance states no building, structure, or land may be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, enlarged, or structurally altered unless in conformity with the ordinance; city fee schedule includes demolition, remodeling, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, new facilities and additions, accessory structures, slabs, patios, carports, pools, and signs.

Building code: Public city materials reviewed do not separately list local construction code editions. At minimum, Georgia state minimum construction codes apply, together with Concord's zoning and subdivision ordinance.
Contractor requirements: Public city ordinance does not separately publish contractor licensing rules; Georgia statewide contractor licensing rules apply

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Final inspection permit $10; sign permit minimum $15; demolition permit $50
Plan check fee: No separate public plan review fee found for ordinary building permits; subdivision application and other board fees are listed in the ordinance
Permit fee formula: Mostly flat fees or per-square-foot city charges depending on permit type

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Accessory structures 150 square feet and under have no structural inspection per city fee schedule
Slab, patio, or carport work 80 square feet and under has no structural inspection per city fee schedule

Inspections

How to Schedule

Time windows: No public inspection hours found

Typical inspection sequence: Public city materials only clearly mention a final inspection permit; no full city inspection sequence was publicly posted

Additional Resources

Building code: Public city materials reviewed do not separately list local construction code editions. At minimum, Georgia state minimum construction codes apply, together with Concord's zoning and subdivision ordinance.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Government Page
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 City of Concord, through the Zoning Administrator under the Zoning Ordinance before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Concord Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Concord, GA?: Concord ordinance states no building, structure, or land may be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, enlarged, or structurally altered unless in conformity with the ordinance; city fee schedule includes demolition, remodeling, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, new facilities and additions, accessory structures, slabs, patios, carports, pools, and signs.
How much does a building permit cost in Concord, GA?: The minimum permit fee is Final inspection permit $10; sign permit minimum $15; demolition permit $50. Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat fees or per-square-foot city charges depending on permit type. Plan check fee: No separate public plan review fee found for ordinary building permits; subdivision application and other board fees are listed in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a building permit in Concord, GA?: 1. Confirm zoning compliance with Concord's zoning and subdivision ordinance and any applicable board or planning approvals. 2. Apply through the city Zoning Administrator for the building permit or sign permit. Concord's ordinance states building permit fees are set by the attached city fee schedule. 3. If the project involves land disturbance, obtain the separate land disturbance permit from Pike County. 4. Pay applicable city permit fees and complete required construction inspections, including the city final inspection permit. 5. Complete any required final inspection before occupancy or project closeout.
What work is exempt from building permits in Concord, GA?: The following work is generally exempt: Accessory structures 150 square feet and under have no structural inspection per city fee schedule; Slab, patio, or carport work 80 square feet and under has no structural inspection per city fee schedule.

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