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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Troup County
Required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or occupancy change of structures and for regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing work. The county handout specifically lists foundations, framing, decks, porches, pole barns, shops, garages, detached accessory buildings over 120 square feet, swimming pools, and permanent signs.
Detached accessory buildings under 120 square feet
Fences under 7 feet high
Retaining walls under 4 feet high
Sidewalks, driveways, and patios on grade
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
Swing sets and playground equipment
Interior trim, window treatments, and similar decorating work
- Exempt Detached accessory buildings under 120 square feet
- Exempt Fences under 7 feet high
- Exempt Retaining walls under 4 feet high
- Exempt Sidewalks, driveways, and patios on grade
- Exempt Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
- Exempt Swing sets and playground equipment
- Exempt Interior trim, window treatments, and similar decorating work
Required documents
- Completed application
- Site plan
- Floor plan
- Elevations
- Foundation plan
- Floor and/or roof framing plan when required
- Septic permit
- Land disturbance permit
- Driveway permit if applicable
- Address assignment if applicable
- Contractor information
- Homeowner affidavit if owner-builder
- Additional scope-specific documents such as pool installer invoice, solar electrical plans, or engineered details
- Building code
- 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IFC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, 2020 NEC, 2015 IECC, and 2018 ISPSC, all with Georgia amendments where applicable
- Permit validity
- Once fees are paid and the permit is active, work must begin within 180 days and be completed within 365 days.
- Owner-builder
- A homeowner affidavit is required for owner-builders. The county states homeowner affidavits are allowed for 1 project per 24 months and are only for work for the owner's own use and occupancy, not for sale or lease.
- Contractor requirements
- Residential or general contractor licensing is required for work valued over $2,500 under O.C.G.A. Title 43. Residential building permits must be pulled by the legal property owner or a Georgia licensed contractor.
Source: Building & Licensing, Troup County Community Development ↗
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Apply in person at the Troup County Government Services Center or create a GeoPermits profile and apply online
- 02 Verify zoning for the parcel through the Property Appraisal records
- 03 Obtain required prerequisite approvals based on project scope, including septic and well approval from the Troup County Health Department, address assignment if needed, and driveway and land disturbance permits if applicable
- 04 Submit the completed building permit application with the required plans, site documents, and contractor or homeowner affidavit materials
- 05 County staff review the submission and determine permit fees based on project valuation
- 06 Pay fees after approvals are complete
- 07 Receive the issued permit, post permit cards on site, and schedule required inspections by phone
Source: Building & Licensing, Troup County Community Development ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Troup County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$75.00
02
Plan check fee
No separate public county building plan-review fee schedule was identified
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based. Examples: up to $2,000 is $75; $100,000 is $663; from $100,000 to $199,999 the fee is $663 plus $5 per $1,000 over $100,000; from $200,000 to $299,999 the fee is $1,163 plus $4 per $1,000 over $200,000; from $300,000 to $499,999 the fee is $1,563 plus $3 per $1,000 over $300,000; $500,000 and greater is $2,163 plus $2 per $1,000 over $500,000.
04
Reinspection fee
$75 per trip
Permit fees are paid after review and approval
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Call (706) 883-1650 for building inspections (phone)
- Site prep, driveway, and land disturbance inspections scheduled through Roads & Engineering at (706) 883-1713 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Site prep; temporary power pole; footings and piers; crawl space or wood floor framing; poured concrete walls; under-slab plumbing and electrical; slab foundations; structural framing; rough MEP; fireplaces and chimneys; insulation; power on structure; ceiling cover-ups and firewalls for commercial work; final inspection and certificate of occupancy; swimming pool grounding and final fencing inspection.
Source: Building & Licensing, Troup County Community Development ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Troup County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Troup County, GA? ▸
Required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or occupancy change of structures and for regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing work. The county handout specifically lists foundations, framing, decks, porches, pole barns, shops, garages, detached accessory buildings over 120 square feet, swimming pools, and permanent signs.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Troup County, GA? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Troup County, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $75.00. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based. Examples: up to $2,000 is $75; $100,000 is $663; from $100,000 to $199,999 the fee is $663 plus $5 per $1,000 over $100,000; from $200,000 to $299,999 the fee is $1,163 plus $4 per $1,000 over $200,000; from $300,000 to $499,999 the fee is $1,563 plus $3 per $1,000 over $300,000; $500,000 and greater is $2,163 plus $2 per $1,000 over $500,000.. Plan check fee: No separate public county building plan-review fee schedule was identified.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Troup County, GA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Troup County, GA, follow these steps: 1. Apply in person at the Troup County Government Services Center or create a GeoPermits profile and apply online 2. Verify zoning for the parcel through the Property Appraisal records 3. Obtain required prerequisite approvals based on project scope, including septic and well approval from the Troup County Health Department, address assignment if needed, and driveway and land disturbance permits if applicable 4. Submit the completed building permit application with the required plans, site documents, and contractor or homeowner affidavit materials 5. County staff review the submission and determine permit fees based on project valuation 6. Pay fees after approvals are complete 7. Receive the issued permit, post permit cards on site, and schedule required inspections by phone
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Troup County, GA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Troup County, GA. The following work is generally exempt: Detached accessory buildings under 120 square feet; Fences under 7 feet high; Retaining walls under 4 feet high; Sidewalks, driveways, and patios on grade; Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work; Swing sets and playground equipment; Interior trim, window treatments, and similar decorating work. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Troup County, GA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Troup County, GA via: Call (706) 883-1650 for building inspections, Site prep, driveway, and land disturbance inspections scheduled through Roads & Engineering at (706) 883-1713.
last verified April 2026
source Building & Licensing, Troup County Community Development ↗
entry id permits/georgia/troup/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building & Licensing, Troup County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.