City of Tifton

City fee schedule states permits are required prior to start of any and all work regardless of job extent or permit cost, and jobs valued under $2,000 receive zero-fee permits rather than an exemption.

Note: No public exempt-work list found. The published fee schedule instead states permits are required before any and all work, regardless of job size or permit cost, with zero-fee permits for jobs under $2,000.

Building code

City pages state permits are reviewed in accordance with current city and state codes. Public city materials reviewed do not separately list local code amendments; Georgia DCA publishes the current state minimum codes that apply statewide.

Permit validity

Property owner authorization form states the authorization expires when the permit is finalized or expires. No separate public citywide building permit expiration rule was found in the reviewed materials.

Owner-builder

Posted Affidavit of Home Owner allows owner-performed work without hiring a licensed contractor, but expressly states electrical and plumbing projects of any kind can only be performed by a licensed plumber or electrician. The affidavit places final-inspection responsibility on the owner.

Contractor requirements

Permit application and subcontractor worksheet require contractor license numbers. Electrical Affidavit must be completed by a State of Georgia licensed electrical contractor.

Source: City of Tifton Department of Community Development, Building and Permitting ↗

1. 01
   Determine project scope and gather the applicable city form set from the Building and Permitting page, including the General Permit Application, homeowner affidavit if owner-builder, property owner authorization if using an agent, subcontractor worksheet, electrical affidavit where applicable, and any special forms for mobile homes, land disturbance, or right-of-way work
2. 02
   Apply through the BSA Online permit portal at https://bsaonline.com/CD_PermitAjaxApplication/ApplyForPermit?applicationGuid=2d618733-8426-49df-a8ee-0a3325797ec3&uid=2612; also send all permit applications and plans to permits@tiftonga.gov
3. 03
   City staff reviews plans for compliance with current city and state codes
4. 04
   Pay the applicable permit fee based on published valuation schedule and any related zoning or land disturbance charges
5. 05
   Call the inspections line to schedule required inspections during construction at (229) 391-3918
6. 06
   Complete final inspection and any remaining closeout needed before occupancy or utility release, depending on project type

Typical processing time: No public general permit turnaround posted. Manufactured home application will be reviewed and processed within 30 business days.

Source: City of Tifton Department of Community Development, Building and Permitting ↗

Credit card processing fee is 2.95%

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective August 2023) before budgeting.

• Call inspections at (229) 391-3918 (phone)

Inspection hours

No public inspection window schedule found in the reviewed city materials

Typical sequence: No public city inspection card or sequence handout was found in the reviewed materials. The city states it conducts inspections to ensure construction is safe and compliant, and owner-builder affidavit requires a final inspection.

Source: City of Tifton Department of Community Development, Building and Permitting ↗