County Building Permits
Pulaski County, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Pulaski County, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
County authority for unincorporated areas of Pulaski County; permits for both city and county projects are obtained from City Hall; this section is limited to verified unincorporated Pulaski County routing
- Department
- Bldg Inspections & Code Enforcement
- Address
- 56 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036
- Phone
- (478) 892-3240
Application Process
- Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Pulaski County rather than inside Hawkinsville city limits
- Contact the Bldg Inspections & Code Enforcement office before starting work at (478) 892-3240 and obtain the current county permit application and required submittal list; no public online county building-permit form or portal was found
- If the project also requires zoning, land-use, conditional-use, plat, or variance approval, use the county zoning and land-use process routed through the Planning and Zoning function at the same local government website
- Submit the permit application in person at City Hall during permit counter hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday)
- Await staff review, any needed zoning routing, fee assessment, and permit issuance before work begins
- Schedule required inspections with the inspection office during construction and at project completion
General Requirements
The inspections page states the office inspects all buildings, structures, and work for which a permit of any kind has been issued and applies the Georgia State Building Codes to location, design, materials, equipment, construction, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, removal, and occupancy of buildings and structures, including manufactured homes
- Building code
- The county inspection function publicly references the Georgia State Building Codes; DCA current-code publications show the statewide baseline includes the 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IFC, 2015 IECC, 2020 NEC, and 2018 ISPSC with Georgia amendments; no separate Pulaski County local building-code amendment page was found publicly
- Owner-builder
- Georgia law allows an owner to act as his or her own contractor on property owned by that person and intended solely for that person, family, firm, or corporation, subject to the statutory limits in O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h); no Pulaski County-specific owner-builder handout was found publicly
- Contractor requirements
- Georgia law requires residential contractor licensure where residential contractor work exceeds $2,500; state law bars permit issuance for work requiring a licensed residential or general contractor unless the applicant provides the applicable Georgia contractor license number; separate Georgia trade licensure applies where required
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Bldg Inspections & Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
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- Inspection hours
- 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Additional Resources
- Building code: The county inspection function publicly references the Georgia State Building Codes; DCA current-code publications show the statewide baseline includes the 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IFC, 2015 IECC, 2020 NEC, and 2018 ISPSC with Georgia amendments; no separate Pulaski County local building-code amendment page was found publicly
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- 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 Bldg Inspections & Code Enforcement before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pulaski County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Pulaski County, GA?
- The inspections page states the office inspects all buildings, structures, and work for which a permit of any kind has been issued and applies the Georgia State Building Codes to location, design, materials, equipment, construction, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, removal, and occupancy of buildings and structures, including manufactured homes
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Pulaski County, GA?
- 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Pulaski County rather than inside Hawkinsville city limits 2. Contact the Bldg Inspections & Code Enforcement office before starting work at (478) 892-3240 and obtain the current county permit application and required submittal list; no public online county building-permit form or portal was found 3. If the project also requires zoning, land-use, conditional-use, plat, or variance approval, use the county zoning and land-use process routed through the Planning and Zoning function at the same local government website 4. Submit the permit application in person at City Hall during permit counter hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) 5. Await staff review, any needed zoning routing, fee assessment, and permit issuance before work begins 6. Schedule required inspections with the inspection office during construction and at project completion
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Pulaski County, GA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: .
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