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Building Inspections Forms & Applications
To start the application for a building permit you must begin at Planning and Development unless you are attaching to an existing permit.
-For more information about how to obtain a building permit click here.
You may email (please see staff directory for permit specialist emails) or fax us an application for a plumbing, electrical or mechanical permit. We will need the following documents:
- A completed sub-contractor affidavit
- Copies of your business and state licenses
- The appropriate permit fee page filled out with what the job entails.
Information Forms Only
- Inspection Request Line Brochure
- Current Codes (PDF)
- General Information - English (PDF)
- Información General - En Español (PDF)
Single Family Residential Only
- Building Permit Requirements and Application
- New Construction Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Sub-Contractor Affidavit (PDF)
- Residential Grading Requirements
- Authorized Agent Form
Affidavit Requirements
These forms must be turned in before final inspection:- 30-Day Gas Affidavit (PDF)
- 30-Day Power Affidavit (PDF)
- Energy Affidavit (PDF)
- Insulation Affidavit (PDF)
- New Construction Homeowner Affidavit
- Existing Structure Homeowner Affidavit
- CMB (Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical) Affidavit
Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing Permits
These permits and permit fees are not to be used for new single family residences:Commercial Permits
- Commercial Permit Information (PDF)
- Plan Review Application (PDF)
- Special Inspections and Testing Agreement (PDF)
- Statement of Special Inspections (PDF)
Manufactured Homes
Contact Us
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Physical Address
2875 Browns Bridge Road
3rd Floor
Gainesville, GA 30504
Phone: 770-531-6809
Fax: 770-531-3901
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inspector Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8 - 9 a.m.
3 - 5 p.m.
Permit Application Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Gainesville, GA 30503
Email Planning for contact information for the Development Services Open Records custodian.