Georgia permit requirements
Each county and city in Georgia runs its own permit office with its own thresholds, fees, and portals. Use the links below to find the office and requirements for your project.
Building code in Georgia
Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes (International Residential Code with Georgia amendments). Based on the International Residential Code (IRC), with Georgia amendments.
Administered by Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Official source
The IRC is a mandatory state minimum code enforced locally.
Most local permit thresholds derive from this code. See our sources and standards.