Locust Grove, GA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City of Locust Grove Community Development handles building permits, plan review, zoning, code enforcement, and land development permitting inside city limits.

Department

Community Development, City of Locust Grove

Address

3644 Highway 42, Locust Grove, GA 30248

Phone

770-957-5043

Website

https://www.locustgrove-ga.gov/our-government/city-departments/community-development

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Identify the permit type through the Community Development department page, which lists building permit packets and related forms for residential, commercial, pool, sign, trade, and land disturbance applications.
2. Download the applicable packet or form, including the residential or commercial building permit packet.
3. Prepare the required plans and supporting materials identified in the packet and city checklists.
4. Submit the application package to Community Development for intake and review.
5. The city performs building plan review and any required zoning or land development routing before approval.
6. Pay permit fees once calculated and approved, then obtain the issued permit and proceed to inspections.

Typical processing time: No published general processing time was clearly posted on the reviewed city pages.

Source: Community Development, City of Locust Grove

General Requirements

The Community Development department states it handles building permits and building plan review for city projects, with separate forms for residential, commercial, trade, pool, sign, and land disturbance work.

Required Documents

• Application packet
• Construction plans
• Supporting engineering or site documents as required by scope
• City checklists or affidavits required by the packet

Building code

City search results still reference a page listing Georgia-adopted 2018 code editions effective January 1, 2020, but Georgia DCA statewide minimum codes were updated effective January 1, 2026. Locust Grove must enforce at least the current Georgia statewide minimum codes even if an older city web page remains posted.

Owner-builder

No separate owner-builder affidavit or owner-builder summary was clearly identified on the reviewed city pages.

Contractor requirements

Georgia state contractor licensing rules apply where required by state law. City permit packets require contractor and permit applicant information.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Building permit fees are calculated using 85 percent of the latest ICC building valuation data worksheet for applicable projects.

Payment note

Confirm exact permit fee calculation, plan review charges, and accepted payment methods directly with Community Development before submission.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development, City of Locust Grove to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 770-957-5043 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Expected sequence is permit issuance, required rough or progress inspections by discipline, then final inspection, but the city does not publish a detailed inspection sequence on the page reviewed.

Additional Resources

• Building code: City search results still reference a page listing Georgia-adopted 2018 code editions effective January 1, 2020, but Georgia DCA statewide minimum codes were updated effective January 1, 2026. Locust Grove must enforce at least the current Georgia statewide minimum codes even if an older city web page remains posted.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Residential Permit Packet
• Commercial Permit Packet
• Contact Us
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Other cities in Henry County