City Building Permits

Pooler, GA Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Chatham County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies to work within Pooler city limits.

Department
City of Pooler Planning and Development Department, Building and Inspections
Address
100 US Hwy 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322
Phone
912-748-7261
Website
https://www.pooler-ga.gov/departments/building-inspections/

Online Permit Portal

Open CivicGov Portal

Platform: CivicGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm permit type with Building and Inspections and gather the current form packet.
  2. Prepare the application, site plan, one complete set of plans, and a digital set of plans.
  3. Submit through the online portal or by hard copy. Beginning April 1, 2024, all Building and Inspections forms utilize the online submission portal, but hard-copy submissions are still accepted.
  4. Register portal users and add any additional named contacts needed to the project.
  5. Pay plan review and permit fees once calculated by staff.
  6. After issuance, schedule inspections through the city website and complete all required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated.

Source: City of Pooler Planning and Development Department, Building and Inspections

General Requirements

Pooler requires Building and Inspections permits and conducts inspections for all new construction, alterations, repairs, removals, and demolition.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Site plan
  • One complete set of plans
  • Digital set of plans
  • Additional project-specific documents as required
Permit validity
Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within six months or if work is suspended or abandoned for six months after commencement.
Building code
ICC 2018 Codes with Georgia Amendments
Contractor requirements
Georgia state licensing rules apply. The city application packet includes the Georgia authorized permit agent form and references state license verification.

Fees

Plan check fee
Not publicly stated
Permit fee formula
Not publicly stated
Payment note
Staff calculates fees during review; payment details not publicly stated.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Pooler Planning and Development Department, Building and Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Not publicly stated

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Pooler Planning and Development Department, Building and Inspections before applying.

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