Unincorporated Schley County

Schley County performs building inspections for structures requiring permits. Applicants should confirm project-specific permit requirements directly with the County Manager's office. Georgia minimum construction codes generally govern structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, and similar regulated work.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found on the county website.

Building code

Schley County must enforce Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes under state law. No county-specific local amendments were identified in the county's public web materials.

Owner-builder

Georgia Secretary of State FAQ says Georgia does not require a state contractor license to build your own home, but the owner must still comply with local permitting and code requirements.

Contractor requirements

Georgia requires licensed residential or commercial general contractors as applicable. For residential contracting, the state licensing threshold referenced by Georgia law and board materials is over $2,500 in compensation/value.

1. 01
   Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Schley County rather than inside Ellaville city limits.
2. 02
   Contact the County Manager's office, which handles Zoning & Inspections, to request the current permit application, required submittals, and fee information.
3. 03
   Submit the materials requested by county staff for zoning and code review.
4. 04
   After county approval and fee payment, obtain the permit and schedule inspections with the county.
5. 05
   Coordinate inspections on the county's posted inspection days.

Source: Schley County Administration ↗

• (229) 937-2609 ext. 1 (phone)

Time windows

Building inspections in Schley County are performed only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays effective March 1, 2025.

Source: Schley County Administration ↗