County Building Permits

Chatham County Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Chatham County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Georgia Updated March 2026

Important: Chatham County issues building permits for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Chatham County

Permit authority
Chatham County Building Safety and Regulatory Services
Address
1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite D, Savannah, GA 31406
Phone
912-201-4300
Intake hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Submission method
In-person only (no fax or email)

Cities in Chatham County

Select your city for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Savannah Permit guide → Pooler Permit guide → Garden City Permit guide → Port Wentworth Permit guide → Thunderbolt Permit guide → Tybee Island Permit guide → Bloomingdale Permit guide → Vernonburg Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Georgia Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's license → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.