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How to Apply for a Permit
Before you Apply
- Please visit the Permits page or the Trade and Irrigation page to learn about the documents required for the type of permit you wish to apply for.
- If the permit you wish to apply for requires a site plan, you will need to acquire a survey or plat of the property and draw the proposed location of the addition, shed, pool, or etc. showing dimensions to the property lines.
- Be sure to to fill out the building application form, the trade application form, or a trade affidavit as applicable, and include it with the documents for your online application. If a trade affidavit needs to be associated with an existing permit, it can't be submitted on line. You can stop by the office or send an email to the Building Department to submit. Please note that a trade affidavit must be notorized.
- Before submitting an application for the first time, you must set up an online account . (see How to Create an Acccount for instructions). If you are a contractor, please contact the Building Department to verify we have a record set up for your company. Once you (contractor) create your online account, notify the City to link your account to the company record.
- Review the How-to instructions below.
Access the Portal
You can access the online portal to apply for a permit at any time by clicking on the red button at the bottom of the page and you will be redirected to the permitting website.
How-to Instructions for Homeowners:
Select the tabs to review process steps (printable version)
- HOMEOWNERS
- 1. Sign In
- 2. Select Permit
- 3. Applicant Info
- 4. Fees
- 5. Attach Documents
- 6. Submit
- 7. Pay
You will begin by signing in with the account information you created.
If you have not created an online account yet, refer to the instructions on How to Create an Account.
Select 'Apply for a Permit' from the services menu:
Select a property:
Select a permit type and enter permit details:
Verify contact information and fill in any missing data:
Estimate fees:
All permit types require that you attach documents for the City to review
A yellow triangle indicates documents that are required. These must be included with your application. The required documents will vary depending on permit type. You can also add additional documents. Use the hyperlinks in the blue box to download required forms if necessary.
Only PDF files will be accepted. Any other file type will be rejected and your permit will be delayed until the correct file type has been submitted. File sizes must be less than 50 MB.
Review application and verify information:
What happens next?
Once the application has been successfully submitted, the Building Department will review your application documents within 24 hours. If the documents are not complete, you will receive an email requesting additional information. If no additional information is required, you will receive an email with a link to pay the permit fees (see Tab 7 for payment information)
If your permit requires a staff review, fees must be paid before the review can be started. Once the review is started, staff has three business days to review your permit application.
How do I pay?
Once your application has been accepted by the Building Department, you will receive an automatic e-mail with a link to pay the permit fees online. You may use this link to go directly to your invoice, or you may view all inked to your account.
Permit and Plan reviews cannot begin until the review AND permit fees are paid. Payment options include online, at our main desk, or via check mailed to our office at 153 Willowbend Rd., Peachtree City, GA 30269.
Plan review fees are non-refundable. Permit fees may be refunded if the permit is cancelled before work begins.
Projects including fire suppression systems, fire alarms, and other specialty fire systems will have additional fees. Contact the Fire Marshall for additional permit and fee information.
Please note, we do not accept AMERICAN EXPRESS.
This is what the online payment service looks like:
How-to Instructions for Contractors:
Select the tabs to review process steps (printable version)
- CONTRACTORS
- 1. Sign In
- 2. Select Permit
- 3. Applicant Info
- 4. Fees
- 5. Attach Documents
- 6. Submit
- 7. Pay
You will begin by signing in with the account information you created.
If you have not created an online account yet, refer to the instructions on How to Create an Account.
Select 'Apply for a Permit' from the services menu:
Select a property:
Select a permit type and enter permit details:
Verify contact information and fill in any missing data:
Select parties to notify and add additional names to be associated with the project:
a. Add names to the list of parties to notify if desired:
b. Add additional names to be associated with the project if desired:
Estimate fees:
All permit types require that you attach documents for the City to review
A yellow triangle indicates documents that are required. These must be included with your application. The required documents will vary depending on permit type. You can also add additional documents. Use the hyperlinks in the blue box to download required forms if necessary.
Only PDF files will be accepted. Any other file type will be rejected and your permit will be delayed until the correct file type has been submitted. File sizes must be less than 50 MB.
Review application and verify information:
What happens next?
Once the application has been successfully submitted, the Building Department will review your application documents within 24 hours. If the documents are not complete, you will receive an email requesting additional information. If no additional information is required, you will receive an email with a link to pay the permit fees (see Tab 7 for payment information)
If your permit requires a staff review, fees must be paid before the review can be started. Once the review is started, staff has three business days to review your permit application.
How do I pay?
Once your application has been accepted by the Building Department, you will receive an automatic e-mail with a link to pay the permit fees online. You may use the link to go directly to your invoice, or you may view all invoices linked to your account.
Permit and Plan reviews cannot begin until the review AND permit fees are paid. Payment options include online, at our main desk, or via check mailed to our office at 153 Willowbend Rd., Peachtree City, GA 30269.
Plan review fees are non-refundable. Permit fees may be refunded if the permit is cancelled before work begins.
Projects including fire suppression systems, fire alarms, and other specialty fire systems will have additional fees. Contact the Fire Marshall for additional permit and fee information.
Please note, we do not accept AMERICAN EXPRESS.