City Building Permits

Sandy Springs, GA Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Fulton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City permit authority for work inside Sandy Springs city limits.

Department
City of Sandy Springs Community Development Department
Address
Sandy Springs City Hall, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Phone
770-730-5600
Website
https://www.sandyspringsga.gov/permitting-process/

Online Permit Portal

Open Build Sandy Springs / OpenGov

Platform: Build Sandy Springs / OpenGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Use Plan Sandy Springs and the city permit pages to determine permit type and submittal requirements.
  2. Create an account in Build Sandy Springs.
  3. Submit the online application, drawings, affidavits, and other required materials.
  4. City staff review for code, zoning, and applicable environmental/development compliance.
  5. Respond to comments and upload revisions if requested.
  6. Pay invoices in the portal.
  7. Permit is issued and inspections are requested through the same portal.

Typical processing time: No single citywide estimate posted on the pages reviewed.

Source: City of Sandy Springs Community Development Department

General Requirements

Sandy Springs states a building permit is required for structural work and projects involving multiple licensed trades; commercial permits are required for constructing, altering, enlarging, repairing, or demolishing buildings or tenant spaces.

Required Documents

  • Application-specific construction drawings
  • authorized agent or owner authorization affidavits
  • site plans
  • and other permit-type checklists posted by the city.
Permit validity
Not clearly stated on the main pages reviewed; under adopted state minimum codes, permits generally expire after 180 days of no commencement or no continued activity unless extended.
Building code
City inspection page states Sandy Springs enforces state-adopted building codes. Because Georgia DCA adopted new statewide codes effective January 1, 2026, the current baseline is the 2024 ICC family plus 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments where applicable.
Owner-builder
Owner-contractor affidavits are published by the city for residential work.
Contractor requirements
Sandy Springs states commercial building permits can only be issued to a state licensed general contractor.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50 minimum permit fee
Plan check fee
Review fees are embedded in the city fee schedule and vary by permit type.
Permit fee formula
Building permit fees are valuation-based plus permit-type flat fees in the published Community Development fee schedule.
Reinspection fee
Not clearly itemized on the main permit pages reviewed; invoices and reinspection charges are handled through the portal.
Payment note
The city states the easiest way to pay permit fees is through Build Sandy Springs by credit or debit card.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • General aesthetic improvements such as painting and carpeting for commercial spaces
  • Replacing a small number of individually rotted planks on a deck or porch
  • Replacing individual shingles on pitched roofs
  • Other minor work exempt under the adopted state codes

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Requests submitted before 2:00 p.m. on a weekday are scheduled for the following business day

Typical inspection sequence: Rough inspections for each trade, then finals for each trade, then CO or CC as applicable

City staff publish inspection guidance and "How to Pass Your Inspection the First Time" resources; failed items must be corrected before 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 Sandy Springs Community Development Department before applying.

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