Below are links to required forms, checklists, fee information, and additional documentation needed for the Building Permit process.
Last Updated: September 29, 2026

Please be advised that all supporting documents and applicable forms must be completed by an Authorized Permit Agent, Licensed Contractor, or Property Owner, as applicable.

Residential Permitting Checklist and Required Forms

Effective August 3, 2026, Building & Plan Review and Planning & Zoning require a combined Residential Permitting Checklist for the following application types:

• New single-family detached homes

• Residential additions, accessory structures, and interior renovations

• Residential Land Disturbance Permits

• Lot modifications, boundary line adjustments, lot splits, and consolidations

This checklist does not apply to residential or subdivision development plans or final plats.

Applicants are required to complete only the sections applicable to the type of application being submitted. Incomplete or inaccurate checklists, or applications submitted without the required supporting documentation, may result in intake denial, review denial, or additional review cycles.

The Residential Permitting Checklist, applicable application materials, and required affidavits are available below:

Residential Permitting Checklist and Forms

Building & Plan Review Fee Schedule

Updated Building Permit Fees

Applicants should also review the current Building Permit Fee Schedule prior to submitting an application.

Permit fees vary depending on the type and scope of work being performed. Additional fees may also apply based on required reviews, inspections, trade permits, or other applicable permit requirements.

The current Building Permit Fee Schedule is available below:

[Updated Building Permit Fee Schedule]

Please note that the Residential Permitting Checklist and the Building Permit Fee Schedule are separate documents and should both be reviewed when preparing a permit application.

Submission Process — Initial Applications and Revisions

• Please allow up to 5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays, for the intake process.

• Applications submitted after 5:00 PM will be considered received on the following business day.

• Once all required documents have been submitted and the application has been reviewed for completeness, a Plan Review Fee will be added to the project.

• After the Plan Review Fee has been received, the project will be accepted for intake and routed to all applicable plan reviewers.

Review Process — Initial Applications and Revisions

• Projects must be reviewed by both the Planning & Zoning Department at (770) 288-7526 and the Building Department at (770) 288-6051, as applicable. Departmental review requirements for Commercial and Development projects may vary.

• Each department has up to 10 business days, excluding weekends and holidays, to complete its review.

• If a review is disapproved, the applicant must resubmit revised plans and/or address the applicable review comments. A new review cycle will begin upon resubmittal.

• Once all required departmental reviews have been approved, the Permit Coordinator will assess all remaining applicable permit fees.

Additional Permit Requirements

Land Disturbance Permit (LDP):
If a residential project involves clearing, grading, or leveling of more than 200 square feet, a Residential Land Disturbance Permit may be required.

When an LDP is required, the ES&PC Inspection associated with the LDP must be approved before the Residential Building Permit can be issued.

Once the ES&PC Inspection has been approved and all applicable permit fees have been paid, the Building Permit will typically be issued within 1–2 business days.

Demolition Permit:
If a project requires a separate Demolition Permit, the Final Inspection associated with the Demolition Permit must be approved before the new Building Permit can be issued.

Separate Trade Permits

Separate permits are required for applicable trades, including:

• Plumbing

• Electrical

• HVAC/Mechanical

Trade permits cannot be applied for until the associated Building Permit has been issued.

For questions or additional information regarding permitting, please contact the Henry County Building Department at (770) 288-6051 or BPR@henrycountyga.gov.

Effective January 1, 2026
The Henry County Building Department will begin implementing fees for the issuance of Residential and Commercial Certificates of Occupancy (CO) and Certificates of Completion (CC).

Certificates of Occupancy (Residential & Commercial):

• Certificate of Occupancy: $75

• Administrative Fee: $25
  Total Fee: $100

Certificates of Completion (Residential & Commercial):

• Certificate of Completion: $25

Additional Information

• As of November 3, 2025, all Certificates of Occupancy must be picked up in person at the Henry County Building Department.

• If a copy or reprint of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion is requested after issuance, a $25 document fee will apply.

• Until January 1, 2026, Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Completion will continue to be issued at no charge while the new format is being implemented.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Henry County Building Department at (770) 288-6051.

Effective January 1, 2025, basement/foundation wall inspections will be a required inspection. 

Land Disturbance & Building Final Inspections must be approved prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Completion (CC).

Effective immediately, we will no longer be taking payments over the counter or by mail. All payments must be made through SagesGov.

Refunds:

All approved credit card refunds will be issued for the amount of the original purchase only. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable and will not be included in the refund amount, as these fees are retained by the third-party payment processor.

Alarm systems that are required to be installed pursuant to Henry County sprinkler system ordinance (Section 3-4-139) or NFPA 101 shall be full alarm systems.  Manual pull stations at each exit and horn strobe coverage based on the square footage of the structure (space) shall be reflected on submitted plans and installed according to approved plans.  Alarms system designs and installations shall apply to all initial construction (shell), conversions (interior, vanilla or white box) and classification changes that require sprinkler and alarm coverage. For any questions, please contact the Fire Department at 770-288-6637.

Please note the following for trade permits:

A) Trade permits for projects involving building permits cannot be issued until the building permit has been issued and all applications received prior to building permit issuance will be rejected.

B) Separate applications are required for EACH trade permit using the appropriate tile on SagesGov. 

Please note that our minimum permit fee, for all permits, will now be $75.00.