Morrow, GA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties inside the City of Morrow municipal limits.

Department

City of Morrow, Planning and Economic Development

Address

Morrow Municipal Complex, 1500 Morrow Road, Morrow, GA 30260

Phone

(770) 961-4002; (678) 902-0870

Email

mtracy@morrowga.gov

Website

https://morrowga.gov/econdevelopment/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Register for a CommunityCore account using the city's Register with Morrow link.
2. Complete the applicable permit form and gather required license documents, business license, identification, plans, and project-specific checklists.
3. Submit through CommunityCore, or mail, email, or hand-deliver the package to Planning and Economic Development at Morrow City Hall.
4. City staff reviews the application and conducts plan review where required.
5. Pay fees. The city also accepts emailed credit card authorization for fee payment.
6. Permit is issued after review approval and payment; inspections then proceed through the city.

Source: City of Morrow, Planning and Economic Development

General Requirements

Permits are required for building and trade work, reroofing, fences/patios, driveway, tree removal, land disturbance, utility ROW encroachment, signs, and tenant occupancy.

Required Documents

• Current state trade license
• Driver's license
• Current Georgia occupational/business license for permit issuance
• Project forms and plans/checklists specific to the permit type

Building code

Georgia State Minimum Standard Construction Codes as enforced by the City of Morrow, plus local ordinances and amendments.

Owner-builder

The city states contractors or community members/homeowners may register in CommunityCore; project-specific owner affidavit requirements should be verified from the application packet.

Contractor requirements

All trade submissions require a current license issued by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, plus a current Georgia occupational/business license for issuance.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$80.00

Plan check fee

Building plan review is equal to and in addition to one-half of the required building permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Square-footage based for new construction under the city's 2025 fee schedule table; some permit classes are flat-fee.

Reinspection fee

First reinspection $65.00; additional reinspections for the same deficiency $80.00 each

Penalty (no permit)

Work started without permit is charged at double permit fee, excluding plan review fee.

Payment note

Emailed credit card authorization form is accepted; permit forms may also be mailed, emailed, or delivered in person.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Morrow, Planning and Economic Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (770) 961-4002 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Plan review if required, permit issuance, then building/trade inspections according to permit type.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Construction Codes as enforced by the City of Morrow, plus local ordinances and amendments.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Forms
• Economic Development
• Building Permit Application Guidelines
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

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