The City of Flowery Branch Community Development Department issues building permits for property inside the City. Applications and inspection requests go through the Civic Access portal.
What requires a permit in Flowery Branch?
Community Development oversees zoning, building permits, site development, plan review, and building and site inspections.
Who issues permits in Flowery Branch?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Permit authority | City of Flowery Branch Community Development |
| Phone | 770-967-6378 (Building Permit Clerk ext. 103) |
| Mailing address / hours | 5318 Railroad Avenue, Flowery Branch, GA 30542; Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Permit fees in Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch publishes a Master Fee Schedule for FY2026 on its Forms & Fee Schedule page, covering building, residential and commercial permits and related charges.
Application documents and plan review
Before applying, the City asks you to check the address is inside city limits, since many Flowery Branch addresses are not. Exterior work in an HOA needs the HOA approval letter, and exterior work, accessory structures and additions need a plat or house location plan. A hired general contractor needs a signed, notarized General Contractor Affidavit with a copy of their state licence and business or occupational tax licence, and each trade subcontractor needs a Subcontractor Affidavit with the same documents.
The City’s submittal guide asks for complete PDF submittals, sent by email to the Administrative Coordinator or by file-sharing link. Fees are dropped off or mailed to the Community Development Office, 5512 Main St., Flowery Branch, GA 30542, where an original of any notarized document must also be handed in. Permits are signed for and picked up Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Get a free quote →How to apply: 6-step Flowery Branch process
Check the parcel is inside Flowery Branch city limits.
Identify the building, site and other permits the work needs.
Prepare the application and plans.
Submit the complete package electronically and pay the fees at the Community Development Office.
Respond to plan review comments in the same record.
Schedule each required inspection, keep work accessible and complete the final approval or occupancy step required for the project.
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Schedule inspections through the Civic Access portal at least 24 hours in advance. Inspections are carried out Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Have the permit number, inspection address, type of inspection and a contact name and cell number ready. Questions go to the Building Inspector at 770-967-6378 ext. 125.
Georgia building code
Georgia's State Minimum Standard Codes apply statewide: the 2024 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code, with Georgia Amendments, in force since 1 January 2026; the energy code is still the 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements. The Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes
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These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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Who handles building permits in Flowery Branch?
The City of Flowery Branch Community Development Department, for property inside the City.
Where should I submit a Flowery Branch permit?
Submit complete PDF documents electronically, through Civic Access or by email to the Administrative Coordinator, and pay at the Community Development Office, 5512 Main St.
How far ahead must I book an inspection?
At least 24 hours, through the Civic Access portal.
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More Georgia permitting guides
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