Building Permit Process

Getting Started with the Permit Process

If you have plans to build, renovate, add accessory or agricultural structures in the future please be aware that permits may be required depending to the scope of work you will be doing. How will you know if a permit is required? The easiest way is to call the Gordon County Building, Planning and Development office at 706-629-0505 or come by our office at 215 N Wall St, 2nd Floor, above the Tax Assessors office. You can then explain what you would like to do and be advised as to whether a permit will be necessary. Typically, if your project is over 120 square foot you will need to obtain a permit.

STEP 1:  OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION

Driveway Inspection

  • A driveway inspection is mandatory before receiving an address for all new projects and additions or upgrades.
  • The inspection fee is $50.00 for residential properties and $100.00 for commercial properties.
  • Complete the application, then call 706-629-2785 to arrange picking up marking flags (required) and pay for the permit in person, as online payments are currently unavailable.

Project Street Address

  • If you do not have an assigned street address for your project, contact Gordon County Emergency Management at 706-602-2905 for assistance in obtaining one.

Recorded Deed and Property Plat

  • Provide a copy of your recorded deed and plat for your property.
  • These documents are available from the Gordon County Clerk of Court office at 101 South Piedmont Street, Calhoun, Georgia 30701. For inquiries, call 706-629-0505.

Septic Permit

  • Obtain a copy of your septic permit from the Gordon County Environmental Health Department, located at the Gordon County Health Department on North River Street (Sugar Valley Rd.), next to the National Guard Armory.
  • Contact the office at 706-624-1440.
  • If your project does not involve a septic system (existing or new), you’ll need a document from Environmental Health confirming there is no impact on an existing septic system.

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A fire permit is required for commercial, industrial and multi-family dwelling projects. This permit can be obtained from the Gordon County Fire Prevention Office, 706-629-7741

STEP 2:  DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

STEP 3:  SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AT THE BUILDING INSPECTION OFFICE

Bring all documents from Step 1 and the needed application from Step 2 to the Building Inspections Office.  Our address is 215 North Wall Street, 2nd Floor, Calhoun, GA 30701.  Our staff will assist you in making sure that all paperwork is in order.  All permits must undergo a plan review before the applicant is permitted to begin any work.  At this point, you are still not permitted to begin any work.

After all plan reviews are completed, our staff will add a valuation and all applicable fees. Once this has been completed, our staff will notify the applicant that the permit is ready to be paid.

STEP 4:  PAYMENTS and INSPECTIONS

Once all permits are paid, the applicant may begin the work associated with the application.  When the applicants are ready for the inspection, they may call the office at 706-629-0505 to schedule an inspection.  Once all inspections are completed, a Letter of Occupancy can be picked up at the Building Inspections Office if needed.