City Building Permits

Hiram, GA Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Paulding County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

For building permits and building inspections within Hiram city limits. The official state-filed Paulding County service delivery agreement states that Paulding County issues building permits and performs building inspections in Hiram. Hiram retains city zoning, sign permitting, and stormwater roles on certain projects.

Department: Building & Permitting Division, Paulding County Community Development Department
Address: 240 Constitution Boulevard, First Floor, Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-7571
Email: commdevpermits@paulding.gov
Website: https://www.paulding.gov/105/Building-Permitting-Division

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Determine whether the project is a county-issued building permit or a city zoning or sign matter. Hiram's zoning page states sign permits are handled by the city, while building permits and inspections in Hiram are handled by Paulding County.
Download the applicable county building permit forms from the Paulding County Building & Permitting Documents & Forms page.
Submit the completed county application, contractor credentials, plans, and any project-specific supporting documents to the county Building & Permitting Division.
For non-residential and multifamily permits in Hiram, obtain the listed signature and approval routing, including Hiram erosion control and stormwater approval where applicable.
Pay county-assessed permit fees.
After issuance, schedule inspections with Paulding County; for Hiram non-residential and multifamily projects, complete required city stormwater sign-off before final county inspection where applicable.

Typical processing time: No standard public turnaround was located on the reviewed county or Hiram pages.

Source: Building & Permitting Division, Paulding County Community Development Department

General Requirements

Paulding County issues building, electrical, heating and air-conditioning, and plumbing permits for all uses. Permits are required for deck construction, basement finishes, retaining walls over four feet, and above-ground pools.

Required Documents

County permit application
Contractor sheet where applicable
Construction plans
Project-specific county forms
Supporting approvals and documentation

Building code: State of Georgia minimum construction codes. Current codes include 2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IPC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IFGC, 2024 ISPSC, and 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments effective January 1, 2026.
Owner-builder: The county notes there are exceptions to contractor licensing requirements when a homeowner performs work on their own home.
Contractor requirements: Paulding County generally enforces Georgia state contractor licensing laws. Georgia state residential contractor licensing rules apply.

Fees

Plan check fee: Contact Building & Permitting for plan review fees; separate fees apply to non-residential and multifamily permits.
Permit fee formula: Residential master permit fees are based on heated square footage and estimated value of construction using the county's published valuation assumptions.
Payment note: Contact the Building & Permitting Division for payment instructions.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Roofing or siding replacement when no structural work is performed
Fences not more than six feet tall

Inspections

How to Schedule

770-505-1398 (phone)
bldginspections@paulding.gov (email)

Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by permit type; county-issued permits receive applicable inspections. Non-residential and multifamily final inspections require completion of the county certificate of occupancy routing sheet and fire marshal report.

Additional Resources

Building code: State of Georgia minimum construction codes. Current codes include 2024 IBC, 2024 IRC, 2024 IPC, 2024 IMC, 2024 IFGC, 2024 ISPSC, and 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments effective January 1, 2026.
Verify contractor license: Georgia DCA Contractor Resources
Zoning information: View zoning info
Paulding County Building & Permitting
Paulding County Documents & Forms
Paulding County Service Delivery Strategy
Georgia Current State Minimum Codes
License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building & Permitting Division, Paulding County Community Development Department before applying.

Need help with your project?

Navigating permits in Hiram can be complicated.

Jaspector connects you with local experts who can review your scope, verify your contractor, and help you understand what permits your project actually needs.

Learn how Jaspector works

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 authority 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.

Other cities in Paulding County

dallas braswell yorkville

View all Paulding County jurisdictions →