City Building Permits

Yorkville (Unincorporated Paulding County), GA Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Yorkville (Unincorporated Paulding County), Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Georgia Paulding County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Yorkville is not listed as an incorporated municipality in the Georgia DCA county-municipality listing for Paulding County. Building permits in Yorkville are handled as unincorporated Paulding County permits.

Department
Building & Permitting Division, Paulding County Community Development Department
Address
240 Constitution Boulevard, First Floor, Dallas, GA 30132
Phone
770-443-7571
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

  1. Treat Yorkville projects as unincorporated Paulding County projects unless county staff confirms a different jurisdictional status for the parcel.
  2. Download the correct county permit application from the Paulding County Building & Permitting Documents & Forms page.
  3. Submit the completed application, plans, contractor credentials, and any related approvals to the county Building & Permitting Division.
  4. Pay county-assessed permit fees.
  5. After issuance, schedule inspections with the county.

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

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

General Requirements

The county issues building, electrical, heating and air-conditioning, and plumbing permits. County FAQ states permits are required for decks, basement finishes, retaining walls over four feet, and above-ground pools.

Required Documents

  • County permit application
  • Contractor sheet where applicable
  • Construction plans
  • Supporting forms and documentation
Building code
Georgia state minimum construction codes enforced through Paulding County. 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 homeowner exceptions may apply to contractor licensing rules when a homeowner performs work on their own home.
Contractor requirements
Paulding County generally enforces Georgia state contractor licensing laws.

Fees

Plan check fee
Contact county Building & Permitting for plan review fees on projects requiring plan review.
Permit fee formula
Residential master permit fees are based on heated square footage and estimated value of construction using the county's published schedule.
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 building inspectors conduct applicable inspections for all permits issued.

Additional Resources

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.

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