City Building Permits

Forest Park, GA Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Clayton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties inside the City of Forest Park municipal limits.

Department
City of Forest Park, Planning and Community Development - Permits and Inspections
Address
745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297
Phone
(404) 366-4720 Ext. 520
Website
https://www.forestparkga.gov/departments/planning_and_community_development/building_permits_inspections.php

Online Permit Portal

Open Tyler EnerGov Customer Self Service

Platform: Tyler EnerGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Create or log into your PCD Online Services account in Tyler EnerGov.
  2. Prepare required electronic documents including survey, plans drawn to scale, setbacks, contractor licensing, and supporting affidavits.
  3. Submit the permit application and upload required documents electronically through the portal.
  4. City staff reviews the application and performs plan review where required.
  5. Pay assessed fees once approved.
  6. After issuance, schedule inspections by email with the city.

Source: City of Forest Park, Planning and Community Development - Permits and Inspections

General Requirements

Permits and inspections are required for most construction projects, including new buildings, additions, alterations, remodeling, and installation of electrical, plumbing, or heating and air conditioning systems.

Required Documents

  • Electronic application
  • Plans drawn to scale
  • Survey no more than 2 years old
  • Dimensions and setbacks
  • Contractor licensing documents
  • Homeowner affidavit if owner is doing the work
  • Other project-specific uploads
Building code
Georgia State Minimum Standard Construction Codes as enforced by Forest Park, plus local ordinances and any city amendments.
Owner-builder
Homeowners may apply for permits with the appropriate affidavit if they are doing the work themselves.
Contractor requirements
Building permits must be applied for by state licensed contractors, engineers, or architects unless the homeowner affidavit route applies.

Fees

Payment note
Permit applications and documents must be submitted electronically; payment details are handled through city review and portal workflow.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Forest Park, Planning and Community Development - Permits and Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • permits@forestparkga.gov (email)

Typical inspection sequence: Building and applicable trade inspections after issuance. Inspections are part of the permit process and should be scheduled before project closeout.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Forest Park, Planning and Community Development - Permits and Inspections before applying.

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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 authority 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.

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