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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Reidsville
Reidsville permits all construction and conducts inspections of all construction-related permits, as well as issuing certificates of occupancy, fire prevention, and special events permits
Note: No public exempt-work list was found on the reviewed Reidsville permit and code pages
Required documents
- Completed building permit application
- 1 set of site plans and 1 set of building plans for new development
- Copy of Georgia-issued contractor state license
- Building code
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes; Reidsville ensures construction and development activities comply with the latest building codes, the city's land development code, and the comprehensive plan; no separate local building code amendment page was located
- Owner-builder
- Georgia state law allows an owner to act as his or her own contractor on property owned by that person and intended solely for that person or the person's family, firm, or corporation, subject to O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h), including the 24-month anti-speculation limitation
- Contractor requirements
- Reidsville requires a copy of the Georgia-issued state license; Georgia state contractor licensing rules apply
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: 7 business days after fees are received
- 01 Confirm the project is inside Reidsville city limits and review the Building Permits and Inspections page
- 02 Download, print, and complete the city's building permit application
- 03 Include project details, square footage, owner and contractor information, and the required supporting plans; original submittals for new development should include 1 set of site plans and 1 set of building plans
- 04 Provide a copy of the contractor's Georgia state license
- 05 Return the completed application to City Hall
- 06 Pay all fees before review; all fees must be paid prior to any plan review or release of permit
- 07 Allow the city to review the application; the city has 7 business days after fees are received to review the application and prepare the permit
- 08 Schedule inspections with the city as work proceeds
Typical processing time: 7 business days after fees are received
§ 04
Fee schedule
Reidsville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$60.00 general permit fee for moving, removal, demolition, carports, and stand-alone storage structures without power
02
Permit fee formula
New construction or additions to existing buildings are $0.35 per square foot; commercial construction or additions are $0.45 per square foot; electrical trade fee is $75.00
All fees must be paid prior to any plan review or release of permit
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact City Hall at (912) 557-4786 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
Typical sequence: Reidsville conducts building inspections and certificate of occupancy issuance, but does not publish a detailed staged inspection sequence
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Reidsville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Reidsville, GA? ▸
Reidsville permits all construction and conducts inspections of all construction-related permits, as well as issuing certificates of occupancy, fire prevention, and special events permits
02 How much does a building permit cost in Reidsville, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in Reidsville, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $60.00 general permit fee for moving, removal, demolition, carports, and stand-alone storage structures without power. Fees are calculated as: New construction or additions to existing buildings are $0.35 per square foot; commercial construction or additions are $0.45 per square foot; electrical trade fee is $75.00.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Reidsville, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Reidsville, GA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project is inside Reidsville city limits and review the Building Permits and Inspections page 2. Download, print, and complete the city's building permit application 3. Include project details, square footage, owner and contractor information, and the required supporting plans; original submittals for new development should include 1 set of site plans and 1 set of building plans 4. Provide a copy of the contractor's Georgia state license 5. Return the completed application to City Hall 6. Pay all fees before review; all fees must be paid prior to any plan review or release of permit 7. Allow the city to review the application; the city has 7 business days after fees are received to review the application and prepare the permit 8. Schedule inspections with the city as work proceeds
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Reidsville, GA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Reidsville, GA typically run 7 business days after fees are received. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Reidsville, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Reidsville, GA via: Contact City Hall at (912) 557-4786.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Permits and Inspections Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.