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

1. Download the City's Application for Building Permit form from the official city PDF link 2. Complete the form with the owner, contractor, site address, permit type, cost estimate, zoning classification, utility and sewage information, square footage, family units, setback distance, and heating information requested on the form 3. Sign the sworn applicant certification; the form states the applicant must be the owner or authorized agent and certifies compliance with applicable City of Shellman ordinances and regulations 4. Submit the application to the City of Shellman using the city's contact channels or in person at City Hall 5. Pay the permit fee using the PayPal link on the city home page labeled 'Pay Building Permit, Garbage Pickup...' 6. Coordinate plan review and field inspections with the city and Randolph County personnel as directed, as Randolph County provides the building and code enforcement officer services

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

City Building Permits

Shellman, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Randolph County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Shellman publishes its own building permit application form on the city website. Randolph County's 2017 Service Delivery Strategy states Shellman uses the Randolph County Building and Code Enforcement officer for code enforcement and building inspection services under a year-to-year agreement, so applicants should expect city-county coordination on permit review and inspections.

Department: City of Shellman, with Randolph County Code Enforcement / Building Inspection Services
Address: 51 Park Avenue, Shellman, GA 39886
Phone: (229) 679-5306
Email: info@cityofshellman.com
Website: https://cityofshellman.com/

Application Process

Download the City's Application for Building Permit form from the official city PDF link
Complete the form with the owner, contractor, site address, permit type, cost estimate, zoning classification, utility and sewage information, square footage, family units, setback distance, and heating information requested on the form
Sign the sworn applicant certification; the form states the applicant must be the owner or authorized agent and certifies compliance with applicable City of Shellman ordinances and regulations
Submit the application to the City of Shellman using the city's contact channels or in person at City Hall
Pay the permit fee using the PayPal link on the city home page labeled 'Pay Building Permit, Garbage Pickup...'
Coordinate plan review and field inspections with the city and Randolph County personnel as directed, as Randolph County provides the building and code enforcement officer services

Source: City of Shellman, with Randolph County Code Enforcement / Building Inspection Services

General Requirements

Shellman's public building permit form covers new construction of homes, repairs, re-roofing, additions, re-siding, porches and decks, and mobile homes including singlewide and doublewide units

Required Documents

Completed Shellman building permit application with owner and contractor details, construction address, cost estimate, permit type, heating and sewage information, zoning classification, square footage, number of family units, and setback information
Additional plans or supporting materials as may be required by staff (not specified on the public form)

Building code: The Shellman permit form requires compliance with City of Shellman ordinances and regulations; Georgia's current state minimum construction codes (2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IPC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IFGC, 2024 IFC, 2023 NEC, 2024 ISPSC, 2015 IECC with current Georgia amendments) are the clearest published baseline
Owner-builder: The Shellman form allows the owner or authorized agent to apply and requires a sworn certification; Georgia state owner-builder rule in O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h) applies where a local permit is required
Contractor requirements: Georgia statewide contractor licensing rules apply; the public form requests contractor name, address, phone, and email, but no Shellman-specific contractor licensing handout was found

Fees

Payment note: The public permit form contains blank fields for 'Permit Fee' and 'Cost Estimate.' The city home page includes a PayPal link specifically labeled for building permit and garbage pickup payments, but no fee table or service-fee disclosure for building permits was found.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Shellman, with Randolph County Code Enforcement / Building Inspection Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Typical inspection sequence: No public Shellman-specific inspection sequence checklist found

Additional Resources

Building code: The Shellman permit form requires compliance with City of Shellman ordinances and regulations; Georgia's current state minimum construction codes (2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IPC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IFGC, 2024 IFC, 2023 NEC, 2024 ISPSC, 2015 IECC with current Georgia amendments) are the clearest published baseline
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 Shellman, with Randolph County Code Enforcement / Building Inspection Services before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shellman Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Shellman, GA?: Shellman's public building permit form covers new construction of homes, repairs, re-roofing, additions, re-siding, porches and decks, and mobile homes including singlewide and doublewide units
How do I apply for a building permit in Shellman, GA?: 1. Download the City's Application for Building Permit form from the official city PDF link 2. Complete the form with the owner, contractor, site address, permit type, cost estimate, zoning classification, utility and sewage information, square footage, family units, setback distance, and heating information requested on the form 3. Sign the sworn applicant certification; the form states the applicant must be the owner or authorized agent and certifies compliance with applicable City of Shellman ordinances and regulations 4. Submit the application to the City of Shellman using the city's contact channels or in person at City Hall 5. Pay the permit fee using the PayPal link on the city home page labeled 'Pay Building Permit, Garbage Pickup...' 6. Coordinate plan review and field inspections with the city and Randolph County personnel as directed, as Randolph County provides the building and code enforcement officer services
How do I schedule a building inspection in Shellman, GA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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