Stonecrest, GA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Covers properties inside the City of Stonecrest. DeKalb County Fire Marshal remains the fire authority having jurisdiction for Stonecrest according to the county fire marshal page.

Department

City of Stonecrest Building Department

Address

3120 Stonecrest Boulevard, Suite 190, Stonecrest, GA 30038

Phone

770-224-0200

Email

permits@stonecrestga.gov

Website

https://www.stonecrestga.gov/158/Building-Department

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Read the city online permitting instructions and create a CitizenServe account.
2. Upload plans, supporting documents, identification, contractor license, and business license to the application.
3. Submit the permit request through the city online portal.
4. City reviews plans and issues comments or approval.
5. Provide any outstanding documents and pay fees through the portal.
6. Receive the electronic permit and approved plans by email for on-site printing.
7. Request inspections only through the CitizenServe permitting portal and complete work through final inspection and CO/CC.

Typical processing time: No single public turnaround estimate is posted on the permit landing page.

Source: City of Stonecrest Building Department

General Requirements

Stonecrest Building Department states the process covers residential and commercial buildings, decks, pools/spas, demolition, interior finish, remodeling/additions, retaining walls, roofs, and trade permits.

Required Documents

• Building permit application
• Plans
• Driver license
• Contractor license
• Business license
• Homeowner affidavit if owner-builder
• Owner permission or subcontractor affidavits where applicable
• Any required external approvals

Permit validity

Current application packet states permits expire if work is not begun within 180 days or substantially completed within two years of issuance.

Building code

Stonecrest expressly references current mandatory and permissive codes as adopted by DCA. The city building page therefore ties directly to Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes.

Owner-builder

Homeowner Affidavit is part of the city forms library and is required where applicable.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must submit credentials through the portal. Georgia state licensure rules apply.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$175 plus $20 technology fee per building permit; residential/commercial remodels also use $175 minimum plus $20 technology fee

Plan check fee

Minimum $50 up to $10,000 project value. After which plan review fee is 20% of permit fee with no cap.

Permit fee formula

New construction uses ICC valuation chart multiplied by 0.0065; residential renovation/addition/repair is $6 per $1,000 of value of work. Many miscellaneous permit types use flat fees.

Reinspection fee

First reinspection $25, second $50, third and additional $100; working without valid permit doubles permit fee

Payment note

City accepts all applications and payments through the online portal and no longer accepts inspection requests by email, text, or phone.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Stonecrest Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• CitizenServe permitting portal only (online)

Time windows

Not posted on the main landing page. Online-only scheduling rule is posted.

Typical inspection sequence: Foundation; Rough framing and sheathing; Rough trades; Moisture barrier; Insulation; Final inspection.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Stonecrest expressly references current mandatory and permissive codes as adopted by DCA. The city building page therefore ties directly to Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Permit Required Checklist
• Residential Building Permit Instructions
• DeKalb County Fire Marshal
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

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