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

The minimum permit fee is $55 for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC adders for manufactured homes; $75 for accessory building under 4,000 square feet; $175 for one- and two-family dwelling permit at valuations up to $75,000. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. One- and two-family dwellings use a valuation-based schedule; several other categories use flat fees.. Plan check fee: No separate plan check fee was publicly posted..

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

1. Confirm the property is inside Odum city limits. 2. Contact Odum City Hall to confirm any city approval or zoning routing because the city does not publish a separate permit instruction page. 3. Use the Wayne County and City of Odum permit packet published by Wayne County Building Inspections. 4. Assemble the documented minimum submittals: address, septic approval letter from the Health Department if applicable, and a copy of building plans. 5. If applying as an owner-occupant for a single-family residence, complete the owner-occupant affidavit included in the county packet. 6. Submit the application through Wayne County Building Inspections and pay the applicable county-posted fees. 7. Complete inspections in the published sequence and provide at least 24 hours notice for inspections. 8. Do not occupy without a certificate of occupancy.

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

Typical processing time is No public Odum-specific processing-time estimate was located..

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Wayne County Building Inspections: (912) 427-5900. All inspections require 24 hour notice.

City Building Permits

Odum, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Wayne County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Wayne County's current permit packet is expressly labeled 'Wayne County & City of Odum,' which is the clearest public evidence for Odum building-permit routing. Odum's official website publishes city hall contact information but no separate building-permit page, permit portal, fee schedule, or independent permit packet. Based on the public record reviewed, permit issuance appears to run through Wayne County Building Inspections with city involvement or approval for work inside Odum.

Department: Wayne County Building Inspections for Wayne County & City of Odum; City Hall for city approval routing
Address: Wayne County Building Inspections: 341 E Walnut St, Jesup, GA 31546; Odum City Hall: 217 South Church Street, Odum, GA 31555
Phone: Wayne County: (912) 427-5900; Odum City Hall: (912) 586-2211
Email: Wayne County: kjones@waynecountyga.us , Odum City Hall: Cityofodumclerk@outlook.com
Website: https://www.waynecountyga.us/egov/apps/document/center.egov?id=1090&view=item

Online Permit Portal

Open GovernmentWindow Permit Portal

Platform: GovernmentWindow • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Confirm the property is inside Odum city limits.
Contact Odum City Hall to confirm any city approval or zoning routing because the city does not publish a separate permit instruction page.
Use the Wayne County and City of Odum permit packet published by Wayne County Building Inspections.
Assemble the documented minimum submittals: address, septic approval letter from the Health Department if applicable, and a copy of building plans.
If applying as an owner-occupant for a single-family residence, complete the owner-occupant affidavit included in the county packet.
Submit the application through Wayne County Building Inspections and pay the applicable county-posted fees.
Complete inspections in the published sequence and provide at least 24 hours notice for inspections.
Do not occupy without a certificate of occupancy.

Typical processing time: No public Odum-specific processing-time estimate was located.

Source: Wayne County Building Inspections for Wayne County & City of Odum; City Hall for city approval routing

General Requirements

The public Odum routing source reviewed is the Wayne County and City of Odum building-permit packet, which covers erecting, altering, demolishing, repairing, or moving a structure and includes fee lines for building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC permits.

Required Documents

Address
Septic approval letter from the Health Department if applicable
Copy of building plans
Contractor information
Owner-occupant affidavit when using the owner-builder route

Permit validity: No public Odum-specific permit validity or expiration rule was located.
Building code: The Wayne County and City of Odum packet lists the following current codes effective 1/1/25: 2018 IBC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IFGC, 2023 NEC, 2018 IFC, 2018 IPC, and 2015 IECC, with Georgia amendments and local jurisdiction additions noted. Wayne County's Building Inspections page separately lists county current codes effective 1/1/26. No separate Odum code-adoption page or local-amendment page was located on the city's website.
Owner-builder: The published packet includes the Wayne County owner-occupant affidavit for a single-family residence, requiring occupancy or intended occupancy by the owner and use of properly licensed contractors for work not performed by the owner.
Contractor requirements: The packet states general contractors and residential contractors are required to be licensed. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors are required to be licensed.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $55 for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC adders for manufactured homes; $75 for accessory building under 4,000 square feet; $175 for one- and two-family dwelling permit at valuations up to $75,000
Plan check fee: No separate plan check fee was publicly posted.
Permit fee formula: Mixed. One- and two-family dwellings use a valuation-based schedule; several other categories use flat fees.
Reinspection fee: $50 reinspection fee may be charged for additional inspections
Payment note: No Odum-specific payment instructions were posted. Public materials point applicants to the Wayne County permit/payment system and county fee schedule.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Wayne County Building Inspections for Wayne County & City of Odum; City Hall for city approval routing to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Wayne County Building Inspections: (912) 427-5900 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: All inspections require 24 hour notice
Inspection hours: Odum City Hall: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Fri 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical inspection sequence: footing/foundation/plumbing; temporary power; cover up/framing; permanent power; final.

Additional Resources

Building code: The Wayne County and City of Odum packet lists the following current codes effective 1/1/25: 2018 IBC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IFGC, 2023 NEC, 2018 IFC, 2018 IPC, and 2015 IECC, with Georgia amendments and local jurisdiction additions noted. Wayne County's Building Inspections page separately lists county current codes effective 1/1/26. No separate Odum code-adoption page or local-amendment page was located on the city's website.
Odum City Hall Contact
Georgia Cities Association - Odum
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 Wayne County Building Inspections for Wayne County & City of Odum; City Hall for city approval routing before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Odum Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Odum, GA?: The public Odum routing source reviewed is the Wayne County and City of Odum building-permit packet, which covers erecting, altering, demolishing, repairing, or moving a structure and includes fee lines for building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC permits.
How much does a building permit cost in Odum, GA?: The minimum permit fee is $55 for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC adders for manufactured homes; $75 for accessory building under 4,000 square feet; $175 for one- and two-family dwelling permit at valuations up to $75,000. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. One- and two-family dwellings use a valuation-based schedule; several other categories use flat fees.. Plan check fee: No separate plan check fee was publicly posted..
How do I apply for a building permit in Odum, GA?: 1. Confirm the property is inside Odum city limits. 2. Contact Odum City Hall to confirm any city approval or zoning routing because the city does not publish a separate permit instruction page. 3. Use the Wayne County and City of Odum permit packet published by Wayne County Building Inspections. 4. Assemble the documented minimum submittals: address, septic approval letter from the Health Department if applicable, and a copy of building plans. 5. If applying as an owner-occupant for a single-family residence, complete the owner-occupant affidavit included in the county packet. 6. Submit the application through Wayne County Building Inspections and pay the applicable county-posted fees. 7. Complete inspections in the published sequence and provide at least 24 hours notice for inspections. 8. Do not occupy without a certificate of occupancy.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Odum, GA?: Typical processing time is No public Odum-specific processing-time estimate was located..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Odum, GA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Wayne County Building Inspections: (912) 427-5900. All inspections require 24 hour notice.

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