Marietta, GA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside Marietta city limits only, not unincorporated Cobb County or other municipalities.

Department

Permits and Inspections, Development Services, City of Marietta

Address

Marietta City Hall, 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA 30060

Phone

770-794-5659

Website

https://www.mariettaga.gov/443/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Create or activate a Marietta-specific SagesGov account.
2. Select the permit type and complete the online application.
3. Upload plans, contractor information, and any agency approvals required for the use or project type.
4. City staff reviews the submittal; commercial work may require plan review fees and outside-agency approvals.
5. Pay permit fees once invoiced.
6. Permit is issued in SagesGov and inspections are scheduled through the same system.

Typical processing time: Inspection requests made by 4:00 PM are generally next business day.

Source: Permits and Inspections, Development Services, City of Marietta

General Requirements

New construction, temporary buildings, certain alterations to existing construction, pools, and land disturbance permits. Health department approval is required before permit issuance for restaurants, food facilities, commercial pools, body art studios, and similar uses.

Required Documents

• Online application
• Plans
• Contractor information
• Any required outside approvals

Permit validity

Building permits are valid for six months if there is no activity. Tenant move-in permits expire after 30 days unless extended in writing before expiration.

Building code

Georgia state minimum standard codes administered through DCA. Marietta also follows the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with Georgia amendments.

Contractor requirements

Georgia state licensing applies where required by state law. The city requires permit holders and trade contractors to meet applicable licensing rules.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$50

Plan check fee

Yes for commercial and institutional permits; see city fee chart and plan review schedule.

Permit fee formula

Residential is $5 per $1,000 of construction cost plus $50 base fee; commercial and institutional is valuation-based with $50 base fee and different rates depending on project value.

Reinspection fee

First disapproved reinspection $50, second $75, third $100, fourth $150.

Payment note

Fees are billed through SagesGov.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Permits and Inspections, Development Services, City of Marietta to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• SagesGov (online)

Scheduling deadline

Requests may be scheduled until 4:00 PM for the next business day.

Typical inspection sequence: Trade and building rough inspections, covering inspections before concealment, then final inspection. Fire permit child records must be closed before a building final can be completed on affected projects.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Georgia state minimum standard codes administered through DCA. Marietta also follows the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with Georgia amendments.
• Zoning
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

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