Building Permit
Residential Structures
Submit the following items:
- Completed Building Permit Application
- 1 set of building plans (new construction only)
- Digital copy
If the Building Official has any comments, they will need to be addressed prior to approval.
Approval
- Once approved by the Building Official, the submitter will be notified that the permit is ready to be issued.
- Permits will only be issued to state licensed General Contractors or the homeowner if a Homeowner Affidavit is provided.
- Permit fees must be paid at the time of permit issuance. Email Planning and Development for fee requirements.
Commercial Structures
Submit the following items:
- Completed Building Permit application
- Two sets of building plans
- Digital copy that has been reviewed and approved by the Gwinnett County Fire Marshal
If the Building Official has any comments, they will need to be addressed prior to approval.
Approvals
- Once approved, the submitter will be notified that the permit is ready to be issued.
- Commercial building permits will only be issued to state licensed General Contractors or state licensed sub-contractors when a permit for one trade is requested.
- Permit fees must be paid at the time of permit issuance. Email Planning and Development for fee requirements.
Additional agency approvals may be required depending on the type of project proposed, such as:
- Gwinnett Environmental Health Department
- Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Gwinnett County Water and Sewer
Pre-Construction Meeting
Prior to construction for new buildings over 10,000 square feet, a pre-construction meeting must be held with the Building Official.
Subcontractor Affidavit
All state licensed subcontractors working under a permit held in the name of a General Contractor must complete a Subcontractor Affidavit.
Submitted Plans
- All submitted plans must be drawn to a standard scale and must be accurate.
- For the Building Permit application and Subcontractor Affidavit, please visit Forms and Applications.