It is the intent of the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners to enforce the latest edition of each technical code, as adopted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Building Permits must be obtained prior to beginning construction or excavation. Applications for building permits should be filed at the Gilmer County Department of Planning and Zoning and accompanied by the required fees and executed copies of all necessary affidavits.
- Building Permit Fee Schedule (pdf)
- Steps / Checklist to Obtain a Building Permit (pdf)
- Application – Site Location Permit (pdf)
- Application – Building Permit (pdf)
- Application – Driveway Permit (pdf)
- Footing Standard (pdf)
- Application – In-Ground Pool Permit (pdf)
- Pool Fencing – Barrier – Alarms Code (pdf)
- Application – Meter Base (pdf)
- Affidavit – Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings (pdf)
- Affidavit – Mechanical Ventilation (pdf)
- Affidavit – Subcontractor (pdf)
- Affidavit – Subcontractor Release (pdf)
- Permit – Authorized Agent (pdf)
- License – Qualifying Agent (pdf)
- 911 Address Inquiry & Resolution Work Order (pdf)