Peachtree City, GA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Building permits and inspections inside Peachtree City. The city contracts with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for building and inspection services.

Department

Building Department

Address

153 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Phone

770-487-8901

Email

cbdavis@peachtree-city.org

Website

https://www.peachtree-city.org/120/Building-Department

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Gather the required permit application, plans, site plan, and any utility approvals. New homes, commercial buildings, and commercial alterations also need water and sewer approval letters.
2. Register in the BSA portal if needed. Contractors must create an account and then call the Building Department or Planning Department so staff can convert the account to contractor status.
3. Apply through the online permitting portal or work from the Building Department main desk using the same BSA workflow. Permit application files are accepted through the online portal and should not be emailed.
4. Building Department staff reviews the application. Document review begins within 24 hours of successful submission, and if staff review is required the review is completed within 3 business days after all fees are paid.
5. Pay the assessed fees. Payment can be made at the office or by mailing a check to 153 Willowbend Road.
6. Print and post the approved permit, then request inspections online before each required inspection stage.

Typical processing time: Initial application document review within 24 hours; staff review within 3 business days after fees are paid. Residential permits generally take 3 to 5 business days and commercial permits 10 to 14 business days.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

The city requires permits for work regulated by the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes for Construction.

Required Documents

• Permit application and plans
• Site plans or surveys for many projects
• Approval letters from Fayette County Water Authority and Peachtree City Sewer Authority for new homes, commercial buildings, and commercial alterations
• Health Department approval for septic lots

Permit validity

Peachtree City permit placards state permits become null and void if work is not commenced within 6 months or is suspended or abandoned for 6 months. The fee schedule also allows 3-month extensions.

Building code

2018 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, and ISPSC with Georgia amendments, 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements and amendments, 2008 National Green Building Standard, 2012 IEBC, 2012 IPMC, 2018 IFC, 2020 NEC, and 2024 NFPA 101 with Georgia amendments

Owner-builder

The city allows work done by owner and city-issued permits list whether work is done by owner. Homeowners can request permits on their own property through the portal.

Contractor requirements

Residential and general contractors must be licensed in Georgia. The permit page and trade forms also require current state licenses and current local business license or occupational tax records for trade permits.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$30 city administrative fee per permit; common flat permit minimums include $60 for new single-family detached, condo, or townhome permits, $100 for interior permits, and $150 for single-family residential demolition

Plan check fee

Residential plan review $180. Commercial and industrial plan review is an additional 50% of permit fee, minimum $200. Plan resubmittal is $120 each.

Permit fee formula

Mixed schedule. Permit fees are primarily square-foot based using the city construction category per-square-foot table, with separate flat fees for many permit types.

Reinspection fee

Reinspection fee $100

Penalty (no permit)

Work done without a permit is the original permit fee plus a 100% penalty, or double permit fee

Payment note

Fees must be paid before full review starts; payment can be made at the office or by mailing a check to 153 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Online Inspection Request (online)

Scheduling deadline

Requests submitted by 3:30 p.m. are inspected the next business day

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Foundation footing; foundation; under slab plumbing; slab; sheathing; moisture barrier; rough electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building; insulation; temp-to-perm power if needed; final plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building

Fire and Engineering may also require separate 80% or 100% inspections on some projects.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2018 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, and ISPSC with Georgia amendments, 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements and amendments, 2008 National Green Building Standard, 2012 IEBC, 2012 IPMC, 2018 IFC, 2020 NEC, and 2024 NFPA 101 with Georgia amendments
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Permits
• Inspections
• How to Apply for a Permit
• City Code of Ordinances
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

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