City Building Permits

Dallas, GA Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Paulding County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies inside Dallas city limits only. The city instructs applicants to confirm the property is within Dallas city limits before emailing an application.

Department
Community Development Department, City of Dallas
Address
320 E Foster Ave, Dallas, GA 30132
Phone
770-443-8110 ext. 1203
Website
https://www.dallasga.gov/cd/page/building

Online Permit Portal

Open Tyler EnerGov Customer Self Service (CSS)

Platform: Tyler EnerGov Customer Self Service • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Confirm the project address is inside Dallas city limits.
  2. Apply online in the CSS portal by going to 'Apply' then 'Permits,' or email the application package to melgaydi@dallas-ga.gov.
  3. Submit a valid business license, state contractor license, and photo ID with the application.
  4. For residential permits, complete the city permit application and obtain the listed staff approvals, including zoning, tax, water and sewer, and environmental health as applicable.
  5. Pay city-assessed permit fees after staff review.
  6. Post the permit on site after issuance and schedule required inspections with the city.

Typical processing time: No standard public turnaround is posted. The residential permit packet indicates next-day inspections are possible if requested before 2:00 p.m.

Source: Community Development Department, City of Dallas

General Requirements

The Community Development Department issues building, electrical, heating and air-conditioning, plumbing, and pool permits for residential and commercial work.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Valid business license
  • State contractor license
  • Photo ID
  • Construction plans
  • Project-specific approvals and supporting documents
Building code
State of Georgia minimum construction codes and City of Dallas ordinances and procedures. Current Georgia codes include 2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IPC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IFGC, 2024 ISPSC, and 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments effective January 1, 2026.
Contractor requirements
The city requires a valid business license, state contractor license, and photo ID with submittals. Georgia state residential contractor licensing rules also apply.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$100.00
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based: $5.00 per $1,000 of valuation up to $500,000, then $500 plus $4.00 per $1,000 above that threshold
Reinspection fee
First: $25, Second: $50, Third: $100
Payment note
Staff creates invoices first; applicants can then pay online through the city CSS invoice page. The city warns applicants to use the official CSS portal only and not wire funds.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective January 5, 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 770-443-8110 ext. 1203 (phone)
  • inspections@dallas-ga.gov (email)
Scheduling deadline
Request inspections before 2:00 p.m. for next-day availability.
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Bureau Veritas performs inspections. Typical sequence: footing, plumbing in slab if applicable, rough inspection including framing, plumbing, electrical and HVAC, insulation, and final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development Department, City of Dallas before applying.

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