Town of Braselton, GA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Braselton spans Jackson, Barrow, Gwinnett, and Hall counties. This entry covers the Hall County portion only, but the same town permit office handles Braselton permits townwide; permit forms ask applicants to identify the county.

Department

Planning and Development Department, Building Inspections Division

Address

4986 Highway 53, Braselton, GA 30517

Phone

706-654-5797

Email

kdkeller@braselton.net

Website

https://www.braselton.net/departments/planning/building_permit_applications_and_information.php

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Download the applicable building and trade permit forms from the town's Building Permit Applications and Information page.
2. Prepare the required supporting documents. Residential and commercial requirement packets list detailed submission items such as site survey or house location plan, complete permit application, contractor information, owner or agent authorization, trade applications, subcontractor certification, outside approvals, and erosion documents where applicable.
3. Email the permit application package to kdkeller@braselton.net or gmcdonald@braselton.net.
4. For Hall County commercial work, obtain any required Hall County Fire Marshal approvals before permit issuance.
5. Once approved, pay the town's fees and receive the permit.
6. Request inspections by email to inspections@braselton.net, including permit number, inspection type, address, and contact number.
7. Obtain final inspections from Building Inspections and any required Public Works and environmental staff before certificate of occupancy release.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted online in the sources reviewed.

Source: Planning and Development Department, Building Inspections Division

General Requirements

Braselton publishes general building permit, trade permit, pool permit, and commercial and residential construction requirement packets, indicating permits are required for residential and commercial new construction, alterations, interior finishes, additions, accessory structures, trade work, and swimming pools.

Required Documents

• Complete permit application
• County selection
• Site address and 911 address
• Owner and contractor contact information
• House location plan or survey
• Sealed plans where required
• Trade permit applications
• Subcontractor certification form
• Authorized agent form if needed
• Owner exemption form for owner-builder
• Erosion and sediment control documentation
• Outside approvals such as fire marshal or health department approval when applicable

Permit validity

Braselton's permit is valid for 6 months and becomes null and void if work does not commence within 6 months of issue or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months after commencement.

Building code

Braselton's permit page says the town enforces the latest codes as adopted and amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

Owner-builder

The town publishes an Owner Builder Disclosure Affidavit citing Title 43 Chapter 41. The owner must directly supervise work, the structure must be for the owner's own use, and sale or lease within 24 months creates a presumption against the exemption.

Contractor requirements

Commercial packet requires the general contractor license number and signature of the qualifying agent; trade permit applications and subcontractor certification forms are required for electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, and mechanical work. Georgia state licensing applies.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not publicly posted online in a fee schedule reviewed.

Plan check fee

Not publicly posted online in a fee schedule reviewed.

Permit fee formula

Not publicly posted online in a fee schedule reviewed.

Reinspection fee

Not publicly posted online in a fee schedule reviewed.

Payment note

Applicants should confirm current permit, plan review, and inspection charges directly with Braselton Planning and Development at 706-654-5797 because the official permit page publishes forms and requirements but not a clear public fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Development Department, Building Inspections Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• inspections@braselton.net (email)

Scheduling deadline

Requests received before 3:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next day; requests after 3:00 p.m. move to the following day

Typical inspection sequence: Building inspections include footings, slab, framing, insulation, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, rough-ins, and finals; separate Public Works and erosion inspections may also be required before CO

Additional Resources

• Building code: Braselton's permit page says the town enforces the latest codes as adopted and amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Community Development
• Building Permit Applications and Information
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

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