County Building Permits

Webster County, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Countywide unified government. Preston and Weston are historical municipalities that consolidated with Webster County on January 1, 2009. No standalone municipal permitting offices identified; countywide jurisdiction applies throughout the county.

Department: Unified Government of Webster County
Address: Unified Government Building, 40 Cemetery Road, Preston, GA 31824
Phone: (229) 828-5775
Email: websterco@windstream.net
Website: https://webstercountyga.org/

Application Process

Confirm the project is in Webster County's countywide unified jurisdiction.
Download the applicable county PDF form. The general building form covers new, addition, alteration, repair, move, and demolition work. The manufactured/mobile home form covers new, additions, alteration, repair, and move work for that housing type.
Complete the form with the job address, land lot and district, owner information, project description, size, valuation, bathroom count, and contractor or installer information. The mobile home form also asks for the installer name and license number.
Assemble any supporting approvals the county form flags as required, such as plans check, insurance approval, and Health Department septic-tank approval when applicable.
Submit the completed package to Webster County for review. Applicants should verify current filing location and payment instructions with the county commission office.
County staff complete the office-use sections on the form, including receipt, acceptance, plan check, and any special approvals, then issue the permit.

Source: Unified Government of Webster County

General Requirements

Webster County's posted building permit form is used for new, addition, alteration, repair, move, and demolition work. The county's posted manufactured/mobile home permit form is used for new, additions, alteration, repair, and move work involving manufactured or mobile homes. The tax commissioner states that the owner of a mobile/modular home located in Webster County must file a return and obtain a location permit.

Required Documents

Completed county permit form
Project location and parcel details
Owner contact information
Project description and valuation
Contractor name, address, and phone number
Plans for county review if applicable
Septic approval from the Health Department when required
For manufactured/mobile homes: installer name and license number

Building code: Webster County enforces Georgia's statewide minimum standard construction codes: 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Plumbing Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, and 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, all with Georgia amendments where applicable.
Owner-builder: Georgia does not require a person to hold a license to build that person's own home, but local permitting and code requirements still apply.
Contractor requirements: Georgia requires a license for residential or commercial general contractor services for compensation. Residential contractors performing work over $2,500 must be licensed by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors.

Fees

Payment note: Fee schedule not publicly posted. The county website does not publish online building-permit payment instructions. Contact the county commission office for current fee information.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Unified Government of Webster County to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: No public inspection scheduling method found on the county website. Applicants should confirm current inspection routing with the county commission office.

Additional Resources

Building code: Webster County enforces Georgia's statewide minimum standard construction codes: 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Plumbing Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, and 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, all with Georgia amendments where applicable.
Zoning information: View zoning info
County Home Page
County Directory
DCA Current State Minimum Codes
Georgia Secretary of State Contractor FAQ
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 Unified Government of Webster County before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Webster County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Webster County, GA?: Webster County's posted building permit form is used for new, addition, alteration, repair, move, and demolition work. The county's posted manufactured/mobile home permit form is used for new, additions, alteration, repair, and move work involving manufactured or mobile homes. The tax commissioner states that the owner of a mobile/modular home located in Webster County must file a return and obtain a location permit.
How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Webster County, GA?: 1. Confirm the project is in Webster County's countywide unified jurisdiction. 2. Download the applicable county PDF form. The general building form covers new, addition, alteration, repair, move, and demolition work. The manufactured/mobile home form covers new, additions, alteration, repair, and move work for that housing type. 3. Complete the form with the job address, land lot and district, owner information, project description, size, valuation, bathroom count, and contractor or installer information. The mobile home form also asks for the installer name and license number. 4. Assemble any supporting approvals the county form flags as required, such as plans check, insurance approval, and Health Department septic-tank approval when applicable. 5. Submit the completed package to Webster County for review. Applicants should verify current filing location and payment instructions with the county commission office. 6. County staff complete the office-use sections on the form, including receipt, acceptance, plan check, and any special approvals, then issue the permit.

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