Lilburn, Georgia Building Permit Guide

The City of Lilburn Business Services Department issues building and trade permits for work inside city limits. Applications, plans and payments go through the City’s online Permit Submittal Portal.

What requires a permit in Lilburn?

Lilburn lists new buildings and accessory structures (including sheds over 120 square feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, swimming pools and fences over 4 feet high), additions, alterations, renovations, electrical and plumbing systems (including water heaters) and residential work such as decks, fireplaces and pools among the projects that need a permit.

The City asks applicants to call Business Services at 770-921-2210 before starting a project to find out whether a permit is required.

Who issues building permits in Lilburn?

Lilburn permit types and filing

The City publishes a Permit Application Guide with step-by-step instructions and checklists, a Building Permit/Compliance Inspection Application, a Building Demolition Inspection Application, sign and temporary use permits, and a utility permit application.

Permit costs and fees in Lilburn

Lilburn’s FY2026–2027 fee schedule, linked from the Building & Trade Permits page, charges $7.00 per $1,000 of valuation for new construction and additions, with a building permit minimum of $100 for residential and $200 for commercial work. Trade permits are $7 per $1,000 of valuation. A 2% art fee applies to most permit fees.

The fee schedule adds a 100% penalty for any construction or installation started before the permit is issued.

Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work

Lilburn requires a separate permit for subcontractors such as plumbers and electricians. The subcontractor affidavit must be submitted before work begins and at least 24 hours before an inspection is requested.

For each trade permit, the City requires proof of a current occupational tax certificate or business licence, state trade licence, $100,000 property-damage liability insurance, and a driver’s licence or other photo ID.

Application documents and plan review

Lilburn publishes a Permit Application Guide and checklists for new buildings or additions, alterations and renovations, demolition and building-plan submittals. Use the checklist that matches the project.

Applications, plans and payments are submitted through the City’s Permit Submittal Portal.

For site work, Lilburn publishes a Land Disturbance and Site Development Application, Erosion Control Affidavit and site-development review checklist. A pre-submittal conference with planning staff is highly recommended on the City’s land-development page.

How to apply: 6-step Lilburn process

Lilburn inspections

Lilburn’s inspection request form says requests must be made before 3:00 p.m. to be on the schedule for the next business day, using the permit number issued by Business Services. Questions and rescheduling go to the Inspection Coordinator at SAFEbuilt, named on the form.

BMP, site, stormwater and post-demolition inspections are requested from the Planning Department directly.

After the building permit is issued, submit the form for each required building inspection.

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

Official Lilburn permitting resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Georgia DCA current State Minimum Codes
• Lilburn Land Development
• Lilburn building inspection request form
• Lilburn Building & Trade Permits
• Lilburn FY2026–2027 fee schedule
• Lilburn Permit Submittal Portal

Lilburn permit FAQs

How are Lilburn permit applications submitted?

The City accepts applications, plans and payments digitally through its Permit Submittal Portal.

What is Lilburn’s inspection cutoff?

Building inspection requests must be submitted before 3:00 p.m. to be placed on the next business day’s schedule.

What does Lilburn require for a trade permit?

The subcontractor affidavit, plus proof of a business licence, state trade licence, $100,000 property-damage liability insurance and photo ID.

Does Lilburn separate site inspections from building inspections?

Yes. The inspection-request form directs BMP, site, stormwater and post-demolition inspections to the Planning Department.

Does Lilburn publish a fee schedule?

Yes. The Building & Trade Permits page links the FY2026–2027 fee schedule. New construction and trade permits are $7 per $1,000 of valuation, with minimums.

Simplify Lilburn permitting with Alliance Permitting

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in Georgia. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Lilburn permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.