City Building Permits

Brookhaven, GA Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia DeKalb County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers properties inside the City of Brookhaven. Building, land development, code enforcement, and fire marshal services are housed under Community Development.

Department
City of Brookhaven Community Development Department, Building Division
Address
4362 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319
Phone
404-637-0500
Website
https://www.brookhavenga.gov/commdev/page/building-permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Project Portal / Cityworks

Platform: Project Portal / Cityworks • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Create a Project Portal account and use the forms/checklists library for the applicable permit type.
  2. Upload permit application materials, plans, and supporting documents through the portal.
  3. Track comments and approvals in the portal and resubmit as needed.
  4. Pay fees through the portal.
  5. Download approved plans and print the permit.
  6. Schedule inspections in the portal from a desktop or mobile device.
  7. Complete final inspections and secure CO/CC or occupancy inspection approval as applicable.

Typical processing time: Not posted as a single fixed turnaround on the general permit page.

Source: City of Brookhaven Community Development Department, Building Division

General Requirements

Brookhaven states that any construction or redevelopment project requires a permit from the city.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Plans
  • Checklists and forms for the applicable permit type
  • Contractor registration forms
  • DeKalb County easement or sewer letters where required
  • Brookhaven plan review data sheet where required
Permit validity
Confirm on issued permit and current code/portal conditions. Not summarized on the main page.
Building code
Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes administered locally by Brookhaven, with Brookhaven zoning and development code overlays and city fire marshal review.
Owner-builder
Authorized Permit Agent and contractor registration forms are published. Owner-builder rules should be confirmed from the checklist for the specific permit type.
Contractor requirements
Contractor registration is required and Georgia state licensure rules apply.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Most building permits carry a $175 minimum; minor alterations/repairs are a flat $75; related trade permits are $75 minimum; stand-alone trade permits are $75 flat
Plan check fee
Commercial/multifamily building plan review is 50% of building permit fee with $250 minimum; residential plan review is 25% of building permit fee with $100 minimum
Permit fee formula
Most major building permits are $6.50 per $1,000 of valuation. Separate flat fees apply for accessory structures, demolitions, temporary structures, and trade permits.
Reinspection fee
First non-compliance reinspection $50, subsequent $100; working without permit doubles permit fee
Payment note
Portal supports online fee payment. City permit counter remains available for assistance.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Brookhaven Community Development Department, Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Permit counter hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Time windows
Portal is available 24/7 for scheduling

Typical inspection sequence: Building and site inspections based on permit scope; Fire marshal 50%, 80%, and 100% intervals for commercial/multifamily fire-regulated projects; Final building/trade inspections; Occupancy/completion.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Brookhaven Community Development Department, Building Division 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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