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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Conyers
Permits are required for new development and for most interior finish, repair, renovation, or system work. A building permit is required if the value of building improvements exceeds $100. Electrical permits are required when electrical systems are installed, replaced, or altered. Plumbing permits are required for installation and replacement of fixtures and wastewater or sewer lines. HVAC permits are required when heating, air conditioning, range hoods, gas piping, or ventilation fans are installed or replaced. Development or grading permits are required for utilities, sediment control, and tree or landscape compliance. Sign permits are required for erection, replacement, reconstruction, expansion, or relocation of signs.
Note: No consolidated current exempt-work list was located on the city's public permit pages. Contact Planning and Inspection Services for project-specific determinations.
- Permit application
- Detailed building plans
- Plan review fee
- Contractor license proof
- Business or occupation registration
- Any required outside-agency approvals
- Building code
- As of January 1, 2026, the city follows and enforces the applicable building codes as adopted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Codes.
- Permit validity
- No clear permit expiration period stated; confirm with Planning and Inspection Services.
- Owner-builder
- No clear current owner-builder affidavit rule was located on the city's public permit pages. Confirm with Planning and Inspection Services before submittal.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must show proof of a contractor's license issued by the State of Georgia and a business and/or occupation registration issued by a jurisdiction in Georgia. Trade contractors including plumbing, conditioned air, electrical, low voltage, utility, and sprinkler contractors must also provide proof of state license before work begins.
Application process
Typical processing: Building-plan review may require up to 30 working days and may take longer if plans are incomplete or not in compliance.
- 01 Confirm the property is inside Conyers city limits and contact Planning and Inspection Services early, especially for zoning, historic district, subdivision, or variance questions.
- 02 Create a SmartGov portal account and select the permit or planning application type, or work directly with Planning and Inspection Services if the city directs a paper form for that permit type.
- 03 Upload or submit the required plans, contractor information, and supporting agency approvals. Depending on project type, the city routes plans to Rockdale County Fire, Rockdale County Water Resources, Rockdale County Environmental Health, GDOT, or the State Fire Marshal.
- 04 Pay the required plan review fee and any permit fees once invoiced.
- 05 City staff completes plan review. The published Development Guide states building-plan review may require up to 30 working days and may take longer for incomplete or noncompliant plans.
- 06 Before issuance, provide proof that water meter, sewer tap, and sewer capital cost recovery fees have been paid where applicable, plus proof of required state contractor licensing and local business registration.
- 07 After permit issuance, request inspections through the Public Portal or with the department, complete required inspections, and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy after final approval.
Typical processing time: Building-plan review may require up to 30 working days and may take longer if plans are incomplete or not in compliance.
Fee schedule
Conyers building permit fees
The Public Portal can be used to pay invoices online. Separate utility-related charges such as water meter, sewer tap, and sewer capital cost recovery must be paid before permit issuance where applicable.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- SmartGov Public Portal (online)
- 770-929-4280 (phone)
- Planning and Inspection Services (in-person)
- Scheduling deadline
- At least a half day notice is required.
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footing/foundation, framing with rough all trades, insulation, and final inspections, with other inspections as required by the building inspector. Also includes electrical rough, mechanical rough, plumbing rough, and site inspections for soil erosion. Final building inspection requires written approvals from Rockdale County Fire Marshal and Rockdale County Water Resources where applicable.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Conyers permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Conyers, GA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Conyers, GA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Conyers, GA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Conyers, GA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Conyers, GA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Inspection Services, City of Conyers before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.