How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Martin, GA?

1. Contact Martin Town Hall to confirm the parcel is inside the Stephens County portion of Martin and ask how building permits are currently routed 2. Because no Martin-specific building permit materials were found on the reviewed official town pages, confirm whether the town is routing Stephens County-side projects through Stephens County or another arrangement 3. If the project is routed to Stephens County, use the county's posted portal/forms and complete county prerequisites such as septic and 911 addressing 4. Do not begin work until the responsible permitting authority confirms the route and issues the permit

City Building Permits

Town of Martin, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Stephens County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Martin is a split-city jurisdiction extending into both Franklin County and Stephens County. DCA's city-by-county-part list shows Town of Martin in both counties. For the Stephens County portion of Martin, Stephens County's 2018 Service Delivery Strategy does not list Martin as a separate municipal building inspections/permits provider, and no Martin building permit page, form, or fee schedule was found on the reviewed town site

Department
Address: 3707 Historic Hwy 17, Martin, GA
Phone: 706-779-6753
Website: https://www.townofmartin.com/

Application Process

Contact Martin Town Hall to confirm the parcel is inside the Stephens County portion of Martin and ask how building permits are currently routed
Because no Martin-specific building permit materials were found on the reviewed official town pages, confirm whether the town is routing Stephens County-side projects through Stephens County or another arrangement
If the project is routed to Stephens County, use the county's posted portal/forms and complete county prerequisites such as septic and 911 addressing
Do not begin work until the responsible permitting authority confirms the route and issues the permit

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General Requirements

No Martin-specific public trigger list was found on the reviewed town pages

Building code: No Martin-specific code-adoption page or local amendment posting was found. The verified baseline is the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes, with any valid local amendments if adopted
Owner-builder: Georgia state owner-builder rule in O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h) applies where a local permit is required
Contractor requirements: No Martin-specific posting was found; Georgia contractor licensing rules apply

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours: Town Hall office hours posted as Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 PM-5:00 PM; no separate inspection hours were posted

Additional Resources

Building code: No Martin-specific code-adoption page or local amendment posting was found. The verified baseline is the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes, with any valid local amendments if adopted
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 before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Martin Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Martin, GA?: No Martin-specific public trigger list was found on the reviewed town pages
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Martin, GA?: 1. Contact Martin Town Hall to confirm the parcel is inside the Stephens County portion of Martin and ask how building permits are currently routed 2. Because no Martin-specific building permit materials were found on the reviewed official town pages, confirm whether the town is routing Stephens County-side projects through Stephens County or another arrangement 3. If the project is routed to Stephens County, use the county's posted portal/forms and complete county prerequisites such as septic and 911 addressing 4. Do not begin work until the responsible permitting authority confirms the route and issues the permit

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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