City Building Permits

Buford, GA Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Gwinnett County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Buford issues permits and conducts inspections inside Buford city limits, which extend into Gwinnett and Hall counties.

Department
City of Buford Inspection Department, with Planning and Zoning support
Address
2300 Buford Highway, Buford, GA 30518
Phone
770-945-6761
Website
https://www.cityofbuford.com/inspection-department

Online Permit Portal

Open Planning and Zoning Online Forms

Platform: City of Buford online forms and downloadable applications • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Identify the applicable application form from Planning and Zoning Applications, Forms, Regulations.
  2. Prepare permit application, affidavits, and any plan review materials required by the project.
  3. Submit application materials to the city for review.
  4. Complete plan review or related zoning/development approvals as required.
  5. Pay permit fees and obtain permit issuance from the city.
  6. Call for inspections through the Inspection Department and complete final approvals.

Typical processing time: Not clearly posted on the public pages reviewed.

Source: City of Buford Inspection Department, with Planning and Zoning support

General Requirements

Permit applications are posted for building permits, utility facilities, clearing/grubbing, grading, signs, and related development activity; permit is required for regulated construction and site work.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Trade affidavits
  • Building design/structure affidavit
  • Plans and review forms as applicable to project type
Building code
City performs inspection and plan review under city ordinances and Georgia state minimum construction codes.
Owner-builder
No owner-builder summary page located; verify directly with city for homeowner self-contracting rules.
Contractor requirements
Trade affidavits and contractor documentation are part of the posted forms; Georgia licensing rules apply.

Fees

Plan check fee
Yes, city posts a plan review fee table.
Permit fee formula
Mixed; city posts plan review fee tables and development regulation fee provisions.
Payment note
Confirm payment timing with City Hall or Inspection Department.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Buford Inspection Department, with Planning and Zoning support to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Inspection Department (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific inspections are handled by the city after permit issuance.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Buford Inspection Department, with Planning and Zoning support before applying.

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