City Building Permits

Conyers, GA Building Permit Guide

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

Georgia Rockdale County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies inside Conyers city limits only. Rockdale County departments review related items including fire, water and sewer, environmental health, and some state-road driveway permits.

Department
Planning and Inspection Services, City of Conyers
Address
901 O'Kelly Street, Conyers, GA 30012
Phone
770-929-4280
Website
https://www.conyersga.com/government/planning-inspection-services

Online Permit Portal

Open SmartGov

Platform: SmartGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm the property is inside Conyers city limits and contact Planning and Inspection Services early, especially for zoning, historic district, subdivision, or variance questions.
  2. Create a SmartGov portal account and select the permit or planning application type, or work directly with Planning and Inspection Services if the city directs a paper form for that permit type.
  3. Upload or submit the required plans, contractor information, and supporting agency approvals. Depending on project type, the city routes plans to Rockdale County Fire, Rockdale County Water Resources, Rockdale County Environmental Health, GDOT, or the State Fire Marshal.
  4. Pay the required plan review fee and any permit fees once invoiced.
  5. City staff completes plan review. The published Development Guide states building-plan review may require up to 30 working days and may take longer for incomplete or noncompliant plans.
  6. Before issuance, provide proof that water meter, sewer tap, and sewer capital cost recovery fees have been paid where applicable, plus proof of required state contractor licensing and local business registration.
  7. After permit issuance, request inspections through the Public Portal or with the department, complete required inspections, and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy after final approval.

Typical processing time: Building-plan review may require up to 30 working days and may take longer if plans are incomplete or not in compliance.

Source: Planning and Inspection Services, City of Conyers

General Requirements

Permits are required for new development and for most interior finish, repair, renovation, or system work. A building permit is required if the value of building improvements exceeds $100. Electrical permits are required when electrical systems are installed, replaced, or altered. Plumbing permits are required for installation and replacement of fixtures and wastewater or sewer lines. HVAC permits are required when heating, air conditioning, range hoods, gas piping, or ventilation fans are installed or replaced. Development or grading permits are required for utilities, sediment control, and tree or landscape compliance. Sign permits are required for erection, replacement, reconstruction, expansion, or relocation of signs.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Detailed building plans
  • Plan review fee
  • Contractor license proof
  • Business or occupation registration
  • Any required outside-agency approvals
Permit validity
No clear permit expiration period stated; confirm with Planning and Inspection Services.
Building code
As of January 1, 2026, the city follows and enforces the applicable building codes as adopted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Codes.
Owner-builder
No clear current owner-builder affidavit rule was located on the city's public permit pages. Confirm with Planning and Inspection Services before submittal.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must show proof of a contractor's license issued by the State of Georgia and a business and/or occupation registration issued by a jurisdiction in Georgia. Trade contractors including plumbing, conditioned air, electrical, low voltage, utility, and sprinkler contractors must also provide proof of state license before work begins.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$100 for building permits; $150 for electrical and plumbing permits
Plan check fee
Commercial: $250 for 0–2,000 sq ft; $500 for 2,001–5,000 sq ft; $750 for 5,001–10,000 sq ft; $1,000 over 10,000 sq ft. Residential: $100 up to 2,000 sq ft; $200 over 2,000 sq ft; $75 for additions.
Permit fee formula
$4.00 per $1,000 of contract value for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, using ICC Construction Cost Standards as a guideline for new construction
Trade permit fee
Itemized flat-fee schedules by service size or fixture count (see fee schedule).
Reinspection fee
$25, $50, or $75
Payment note
The Public Portal can be used to pay invoices online. Separate utility-related charges such as water meter, sewer tap, and sewer capital cost recovery must be paid before permit issuance where applicable.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Inspection Services, City of Conyers to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
At least a half day notice is required.
Inspection hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: footing/foundation, framing with rough all trades, insulation, and final inspections, with other inspections as required by the building inspector. Also includes electrical rough, mechanical rough, plumbing rough, and site inspections for soil erosion. Final building inspection requires written approvals from Rockdale County Fire Marshal and Rockdale County Water Resources where applicable.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Planning and Inspection Services, City of Conyers before applying.

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