Tennille, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside Tennille city limits. Tennille publicly posts building and trade permit forms, a building and zoning fee schedule, and a city code compilation that authorizes a designated building official to enforce city and state minimum codes.

Department

City of Tennille Building Inspections

Address

106 Park Street, Tennille, GA 31089

Phone

478-552-7875

Email

tball@tennille-ga.gov

Website

https://tennille-ga.gov/forms/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Tennille city limits and determine the permit type from the city's forms page.
2. Download the correct permit application and fee information. Tennille publicly posts permit documents for demolition, electrical, plumbing, mobile homes, and the building and zoning fee schedule.
3. Assemble the required submittals. For example, the mobile home permit application requires a plat of the property, a zoning verification form, a copy of the title, bill of sale or purchase agreement, installer and business license information, licensed trade information, and proof of utility or septic or sewer arrangements as applicable.
4. Submit the completed form and supporting documents to City of Tennille Building Inspections at 106 Park Street and pay the applicable fee.
5. Request any required inspections through city building inspections and complete the project under the city and state minimum codes.

Typical processing time: No public processing-time estimate found

Source: City of Tennille Building Inspections

General Requirements

Tennille's code states the city building provisions apply to the construction, erection, installation, alteration, demolition, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use, or maintenance of buildings or structures and of plumbing, mechanical, gas, and electrical systems within the city.

Required Documents

• Permit application form
• project and parcel information
• supporting material required by permit type (examples: plats, zoning verification, title or bill of sale, installer and business license copies, trade license information, utility or septic proof for mobile homes)

Building code

Tennille's code adopts technical building and construction codes by reference and states that if a listed publication has been adopted as a state minimum code, the state-adopted edition controls if newer.

Owner-builder

No Tennille-specific owner-builder handout was found in the reviewed source set.

Contractor requirements

Georgia state contractor licensing rules apply where applicable. Tennille's public mobile home form also requires installer and business license information and licensed trade information.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$25.00 issuing fee for all permits, with no fee or permit for work from $0 to $1,000 if no inspection is required

Plan check fee

10 percent of the total building permit fee, capped at $400; if plan submittal is not associated with a building permit, the fee is $400; residential construction is exempt from plan review

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based. $1,000 to $50,000 is $25 plus $7 per $1,000 over $1,000; $50,000 to $100,000 is $368 plus $6 per $1,000 over $50,000; $100,000 to $500,000 is $668 plus $2 per $1,000 over $100,000; $500,000 to $1,000,000 is $1,468 plus $1.25 per $1,000 over $500,000; over $1,000,000 is $2,093 plus $1 per $1,000 over $1,000,000

Payment note

No public online permit payment workflow was found in the reviewed Tennille permit materials. Fee schedule separately lists demolition and razing at a $15 issuing fee, zoning change or variance or special exception at $250, zoning verification letter at $25, sign permit fee at $25 plus 1 percent of cost, and mobile home fees of $100 for single-wide, $200 for double-wide, and $300 for triple-wide.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Work from $0 to $1,000 does not require a fee or permit if no inspection is required.

Important: No broader public exempt-work list was found in the reviewed Tennille sources.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Inspection hours

No public inspection hours were found in the reviewed permit sources

Typical inspection sequence: Permit application, issuance, project inspections as required by permit type, and final completion under city inspection authority

Additional Resources

• Building code: Tennille's code adopts technical building and construction codes by reference and states that if a listed publication has been adopted as a state minimum code, the state-adopted edition controls if newer.
• Verify contractor license: Georgia Residential and Commercial General Contractors FAQ
• https://tennille-ga.gov/forms/
• https://tennille-ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MuniCode-1.pdf
• https://tennille-ga.gov/city-administration/
• https://tennille-ga.gov/contact-us/
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Tennille Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Tennille, GA?

Tennille's code states the city building provisions apply to the construction, erection, installation, alteration, demolition, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use, or maintenance of buildings or structures and of plumbing, mechanical, gas, and electrical systems within the city.

How much does a building permit cost in Tennille, GA?

The minimum permit fee is $25.00 issuing fee for all permits, with no fee or permit for work from $0 to $1,000 if no inspection is required. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based. $1,000 to $50,000 is $25 plus $7 per $1,000 over $1,000; $50,000 to $100,000 is $368 plus $6 per $1,000 over $50,000; $100,000 to $500,000 is $668 plus $2 per $1,000 over $100,000; $500,000 to $1,000,000 is $1,468 plus $1.25 per $1,000 over $500,000; over $1,000,000 is $2,093 plus $1 per $1,000 over $1,000,000. Plan check fee: 10 percent of the total building permit fee, capped at $400; if plan submittal is not associated with a building permit, the fee is $400; residential construction is exempt from plan review.

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

1. Confirm the parcel is inside Tennille city limits and determine the permit type from the city's forms page. 2. Download the correct permit application and fee information. Tennille publicly posts permit documents for demolition, electrical, plumbing, mobile homes, and the building and zoning fee schedule. 3. Assemble the required submittals. For example, the mobile home permit application requires a plat of the property, a zoning verification form, a copy of the title, bill of sale or purchase agreement, installer and business license information, licensed trade information, and proof of utility or septic or sewer arrangements as applicable. 4. Submit the completed form and supporting documents to City of Tennille Building Inspections at 106 Park Street and pay the applicable fee. 5. Request any required inspections through city building inspections and complete the project under the city and state minimum codes.

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

Typical processing time is No public processing-time estimate found.

What work is exempt from building permits in Tennille, GA?

The following work is generally exempt: Work from $0 to $1,000 does not require a fee or permit if no inspection is required.. Note: No broader public exempt-work list was found in the reviewed Tennille sources.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Tennille, GA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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