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

The minimum permit fee is Property-use exception application $50; city land-disturbance permit application fee $50; temporary housing permit fee $10. Fees are calculated as: Flat city fees in public forms and ordinances reviewed; separate county permit fees may also apply. Plan check fee: No public city plan check fee found beyond the stated application fees.

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

1. Determine whether the project needs a city property-use exception, land-disturbance permit, or other city-level approval under Molena ordinances. 2. For building or renovation work, use the published Pike County Builder's Checklist to assemble the construction package. 3. Submit any city applications to Molena and any county building permit application to Pike County as applicable. 4. Pay the applicable city and county fees. 5. Complete inspections required by the responsible authority.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Molena, GA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: 770-567-2007 (county routing).

City Building Permits

Molena, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Pike County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Molena publicly posts city property-use forms and zoning or land-disturbance ordinances, plus the Pike County Builder's Checklist for building or renovation work. Public sources reviewed did not show a separate online Molena building permit portal.

Department: City of Molena for city property-use and land-disturbance matters; Pike County Department of Planning and Development for county building permit intake shown on the published builder checklist
Address: 10 Spring Rd., Molena, GA 30258
Phone: 770-884-9711
Email: molenacityhall@molenaga.com
Website: https://www.molenaga.com

Application Process

Determine whether the project needs a city property-use exception, land-disturbance permit, or other city-level approval under Molena ordinances.
For building or renovation work, use the published Pike County Builder's Checklist to assemble the construction package.
Submit any city applications to Molena and any county building permit application to Pike County as applicable.
Pay the applicable city and county fees.
Complete inspections required by the responsible authority.

Typical processing time: County portal says approximately 14 business days for county building permit applications; no separate Molena estimate found

Source: City of Molena for city property-use and land-disturbance matters; Pike County Department of Planning and Development for county building permit intake shown on the published builder checklist

General Requirements

Molena zoning ordinance states no person may perform land-disturbing activity within Molena without first obtaining a permit from the Administrative Officer; city property-use page also directs applicants to the Pike County Builder's Checklist before building or renovating

Required Documents

For city land-disturbance permits: two copies of the soil erosion and sediment control plan with the application
For city property-use exception: drawing, plat, legal description, and prior application history as applicable
For county work: Pike County builder-checklist items

Permit validity: Temporary housing permits under Ordinance No. 7 are valid for six months; no general building-permit expiration rule was publicly posted by the city
Building code: No public Molena page separately listing construction code editions was found. Georgia state minimum construction codes apply at minimum, together with Molena zoning and land-disturbance ordinances.
Contractor requirements: No public Molena-specific contractor licensing rule found; Georgia statewide contractor licensing rules apply

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Property-use exception application $50; city land-disturbance permit application fee $50; temporary housing permit fee $10
Plan check fee: No public city plan check fee found beyond the stated application fees
Permit fee formula: Flat city fees in public forms and ordinances reviewed; separate county permit fees may also apply
Reinspection fee: Temporary housing reinspection fee $10 each; no general city reinspection fee list found

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Molena for city property-use and land-disturbance matters; Pike County Department of Planning and Development for county building permit intake shown on the published builder checklist to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

770-567-2007 (county routing) (phone)

Time windows: No public inspection hours found

Typical inspection sequence: County builder checklist lists temporary power, footing or foundation, under slab plumbing, monolithic slab, rough-in and framing, insulation, semi-final, and final for county-routed work

Additional Resources

Building code: No public Molena page separately listing construction code editions was found. Georgia state minimum construction codes apply at minimum, together with Molena zoning and land-disturbance ordinances.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Property-use Page
Contact 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 Molena for city property-use and land-disturbance matters; Pike County Department of Planning and Development for county building permit intake shown on the published builder checklist before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Molena Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Molena, GA?: Molena zoning ordinance states no person may perform land-disturbing activity within Molena without first obtaining a permit from the Administrative Officer; city property-use page also directs applicants to the Pike County Builder's Checklist before building or renovating
How much does a building permit cost in Molena, GA?: The minimum permit fee is Property-use exception application $50; city land-disturbance permit application fee $50; temporary housing permit fee $10. Fees are calculated as: Flat city fees in public forms and ordinances reviewed; separate county permit fees may also apply. Plan check fee: No public city plan check fee found beyond the stated application fees.
How do I apply for a building permit in Molena, GA?: 1. Determine whether the project needs a city property-use exception, land-disturbance permit, or other city-level approval under Molena ordinances. 2. For building or renovation work, use the published Pike County Builder's Checklist to assemble the construction package. 3. Submit any city applications to Molena and any county building permit application to Pike County as applicable. 4. Pay the applicable city and county fees. 5. Complete inspections required by the responsible authority.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Molena, GA?: Typical processing time is County portal says approximately 14 business days for county building permit applications; no separate Molena estimate found.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Molena, GA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: 770-567-2007 (county routing).

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