Concord, GA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address

50 Main Street, Concord, GA 30206

Phone

770-884-5221

cityclerk@cityofconcordga.gov

Coverage

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.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Concord

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.

Scope of work

Permit?

Accessory structures 150 square feet and under have no structural inspection per city fee schedule

Exempt

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

Exempt

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

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

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm zoning compliance with Concord's zoning and subdivision ordinance and any applicable board or planning approvals.
02

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.
03

If the project involves land disturbance, obtain the separate land disturbance permit from Pike County.
04

Pay applicable city permit fees and complete required construction inspections, including the city final inspection permit.
05

Complete any required final inspection before occupancy or project closeout.

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

§ 04

Fee schedule

Concord building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Time windows: No public inspection hours found

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Concord permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Concord, GA? ▸

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

Building permit fees in Concord, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

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

To apply for a building permit in Concord, GA, follow these steps: 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.

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

Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified April 2026 source City of Concord, through the Zoning Administrator under the Zoning Ordinance ↗ entry id permits/georgia/pike/concord

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Concord, through the Zoning Administrator under the Zoning Ordinance before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

City of Concord

Other jurisdictions in Pike County.