Building permits in Fulton County, GA
Permits for Fulton County are issued by Fulton County, Public Works — Planning, Zoning & Permitting. Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- Fulton County, Public Works — Planning, Zoning & Permitting
- Phone
- 404-612-7400
- Portal
- www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/public-works/planning-zoning-and-permitting
Unincorporated Fulton only, most of metro Fulton is incorporated cities (Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek) that permit their own work. The county permits ONLY the Fulton Industrial Business District. South Fulton and the other Fulton cities permit their own work.
What each job needs in Fulton County
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with Fulton County before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Georgia
A state Residential or General Contractor license is generally required for projects over $2,500. Contractor license # must appear on contracts.
Issued by Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential & General Contractors · Verify a licence
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Department, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.