Clarkston, GA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Covers properties inside the City of Clarkston. The city uses iWorQ for citizen permit filing and scheduling.

Department

City of Clarkston Community Development Department

Address

3921 Church Street, Clarkston, GA 30021

Phone

404-296-6489

Email

FEtienne@cityofclarkston.com

Website

https://www.clarkstonga.gov/community-development/permits-and-inspections/building-permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Review the city permit-required matrix and determine the correct building permit type.
2. Submit plan information through the iWorQ citizen portal.
3. Upload digital building/structural plans designed to the applicable building, fire, and city code standards.
4. Provide any supporting city documents, affidavits, and contractor information.
5. Pay plan review and permit fees.
6. Receive permit issuance.
7. Schedule inspections through the portal and complete work through final approval.

Typical processing time: No single public turnaround estimate posted on the main permit page. Commercial application packet controls detailed routing.

Source: City of Clarkston Community Development Department

General Requirements

Permit matrix and application packet cover construction, additions, alterations, signs, utility safety inspections, and other listed work.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Digital plans
• Contractor information
• Additional affidavits/forms as required by the city
• Outside agency approvals when needed

Permit validity

Permit application states that if construction is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, the permit is automatically void.

Building code

Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes as administered locally by Clarkston, plus Clarkston building and construction code references in the city permit page.

Owner-builder

City accepts homeowner filings but supporting affidavit rules should be confirmed from the specific permit packet.

Contractor requirements

Georgia licensed contractor information is required. Commercial packet states work must conform to current codes as adopted and amended by state and city.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Residential $150; commercial $200. Plan review minimums are $100 for single-family residential and $200 for all other uses.

Plan check fee

Additional 25% of permit fee for single-family residential with $100 minimum; additional 50% of permit fee for all other uses with $200 minimum

Permit fee formula

Valuation based using latest ICC Building Valuation Data tables

Reinspection fee

Reinspection charges are listed in the published fee schedule. Confirm current active amounts before filing.

Payment note

Plan review fees are due at application.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Clarkston Community Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• iWorQ portal (online)

Typical inspection sequence: Site/foundation as applicable; Rough inspections; Specialty/trade inspections; Finals and occupancy/completion.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes as administered locally by Clarkston, plus Clarkston building and construction code references in the city permit page.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Commercial Building Permit Application Packet
• Building Permit Application
• Fee Schedule
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

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