County Building Permits

Gwinnett County Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Gwinnett County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Georgia Updated March 2026

Important: Gwinnett County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Gwinnett County

Permit authority
Gwinnett County Planning and Development, Building Services
Online portal
ZIP Portal (Accela)
Phone
770-822-8000
Address
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Cities in Gwinnett County

Select your city for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Lawrenceville Permit guide → Duluth Permit guide → Buford Permit guide → Suwanee Permit guide → Snellville Permit guide → Lilburn Permit guide → Norcross Permit guide → Sugar Hill Permit guide → Dacula Permit guide → Grayson Permit guide → Loganville Permit guide → Auburn Permit guide → Berkeley Lake Permit guide → Braselton Permit guide → Mountain Park Permit guide → Rest Haven Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Georgia Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's license → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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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 authorities 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.