City Permits

Issuance of building permits is regulated by the Georgia Contractors Law, Title 43. Building permits are required for all work with the exception of:

• Trim
• Cabinetry
• Painting
• Carpeting

All other work requires permitting, unless otherwise notified.

Residential Contractor

Information required for permitting on Residential Structures:

• Permit Application
• Authorized Agent Permit Form
• Address of project
• Site layout showing set backs on additions and new structures
• Square feet of new construction
• Owner's name, address, city, state, zip and phone
• Two complete copies of plans showing foundation, floor plan, elevations and wall section
• Landscaping plan to zoning requirements for new construction

Owner may acquire permit on residential construction valued less than $2,500.00.

General Contractor

Information required for permitting on Commercial Structures:

• Permit Application
• Authorized Agent Permit Form
• Address of project
• Site layout showing set backs on additions soil erosion control, site development, and site utilities.
• Two hard copies, and one electronic copy signed and stamped (including landscape drawing to tree ordinance) to be reviewed by Building Plan Review and Fire Marshal.
• Evaluation (cost) of project and new construction area
• Owner's name, address, city, state, zip, and phone

The cost for a building permit can be determined by using the permit fee calculator tool below. Enter the valuation of the project and the tool will automatically calculate the fee.

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Permits required:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Gas
• Mechanical
• Land disturbance (to GSWCC requirements) - click for application
  • Note: EPD Intent forms available here, https://gaswcc.georgia.gov/notice-intent-forms. These forms are required for land distrurbance of 1 acre of more. Forms must be completed before completing the City of LaGrange Land Disturbance application.
• Signs (include drawing) - separate permit
• Plumbing (fire sprinkler and hood suppression systems)

Permits on commercial structures must be acquired by licensed trades.

Note: All permits must be posted

Inspections are required:

• Temporary power poles
• Footings, foundations and poured walls over 4 ft.
• Any under slab piping
• Structure wood framing
• Light gauge metal framing
• Insulation
• Fire walls
• Power on structure
• No certificate of occupancy will be issued until all lanscaping is in place