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

1. Contact Boston City Hall and obtain the city compliance form from the city clerk for property inside Boston city limits. 2. Take the compliance form through Thomas County's address and health approval steps. 3. Submit plans and required documents to Thomas County Inspections and Planning. 4. County plan review is stated to take about 5 to 7 days when complete. 5. Thomas County issues the permit to the licensed contractor or homeowner and collects fees.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Boston, GA?

Typical processing time is About 5 to 7 days for county plan review..

City Building Permits

Boston, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Thomas County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Thomas County's published permit process specifically states that applicants building within Boston city limits must bring the compliance form from the Boston city clerk before the county issues the building permit.

Department: City of Boston City Hall (for city compliance form), then Thomas County Inspections and Planning (for permit issuance)
Address: 124 W Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 370, Boston, GA 31626
Phone: (229) 498-6743
Email: kallen@bostonga.com
Website: https://bostonga.com/city-hall/

Application Process

Contact Boston City Hall and obtain the city compliance form from the city clerk for property inside Boston city limits.
Take the compliance form through Thomas County's address and health approval steps.
Submit plans and required documents to Thomas County Inspections and Planning.
County plan review is stated to take about 5 to 7 days when complete.
Thomas County issues the permit to the licensed contractor or homeowner and collects fees.

Typical processing time: About 5 to 7 days for county plan review.

Source: City of Boston City Hall (for city compliance form), then Thomas County Inspections and Planning (for permit issuance)

General Requirements

Follow Thomas County's building-permit process for work in Boston city limits after city compliance review; no separate Boston building-permit requirement page was found.

Required Documents

Boston city compliance form
Thomas County's required submittal package (site plan, elevations, floor plan, foundation drawings, electrical plan, mechanical plan, insulation description, lumber specifications, door and window schedule, stair diagram, smoke detector locations, wall sections, required vent and foundation calculations, finish schedule, attic access details)

Building code: Permit issuance is routed through Thomas County, whose adopted building codes are the 2018 ICC family listed in county code section 18-86 with Georgia amendments plus 2017 NEC.
Owner-builder: Thomas County states permits may be issued to the homeowner.
Contractor requirements: Thomas County requires state-licensed contractors registered with the county; Georgia state licensing rules also apply.

Fees

Payment note: County states fees are collected at permit issuance.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Boston City Hall (for city compliance form), then Thomas County Inspections and Planning (for permit issuance) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Building code: Permit issuance is routed through Thomas County, whose adopted building codes are the 2018 ICC family listed in county code section 18-86 with Georgia amendments plus 2017 NEC.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Boston Contact
Thomas County Construction Plan Submittal Information
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 Boston City Hall (for city compliance form), then Thomas County Inspections and Planning (for permit issuance) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Boston Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Boston, GA?: Follow Thomas County's building-permit process for work in Boston city limits after city compliance review; no separate Boston building-permit requirement page was found.
How do I apply for a building permit in Boston, GA?: 1. Contact Boston City Hall and obtain the city compliance form from the city clerk for property inside Boston city limits. 2. Take the compliance form through Thomas County's address and health approval steps. 3. Submit plans and required documents to Thomas County Inspections and Planning. 4. County plan review is stated to take about 5 to 7 days when complete. 5. Thomas County issues the permit to the licensed contractor or homeowner and collects fees.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Boston, GA?: Typical processing time is About 5 to 7 days for county plan review..

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