Locust Grove’s Community Development Department provides building permits, building plan review, development plan review, land-development permitting, zoning compliance and construction inspection services inside the City. The City also provides an online account/payment system for building permits and zoning records.
What requires a permit in Locust Grove?
Building work inside Locust Grove city limits is permitted by the City’s Community Development Department. The City publishes separate residential and commercial building permit packets and a specialized permit application for other scopes.
Who issues building permits in Locust Grove?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Local authority | City of Locust Grove Community Development Department |
| Office | 3644 Highway 42, Locust Grove, GA 30248 |
| Phone | 770-957-5043 (City Hall main line) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (rear of the LGI Building, Municipal Complex) |
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The City publishes separate residential and commercial building permit packets, a specialized permit application, fire sprinkler and fire alarm packets, sign permits, and supporting forms such as an Authorized Agent form and as-built certification. The correct packet should be matched to the project before filing.
Permit fees in Locust Grove
Locust Grove’s specialized permit application includes fee tables for temporary power, demolition, pools, fire sprinkler and fire alarm work, moved structures and accessory structures. Building permit fees are based on 85% of the latest ICC Building Valuation Data for the building's group and type.
Permit fees can be paid online through the City’s Municipal Online Services site, which links to EnerGov. Credit and debit card payments carry a 3% convenience fee; e-check payments have no processing fee.
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other trade permits
Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work each have their own City permit application, separate from the building permit. Trade contractors need a current Georgia licence.
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Use the residential or commercial building permit packet that matches the project and include the plans, site information and contractor credentials it asks for.
How to apply: 6-step Locust Grove process
Check the property is inside Locust Grove city limits.
Match the application to the project scope and identify related trade or specialty permits.
Prepare the City application, plans, site information, contractor credentials and project-specific supporting documents.
Submit the packet to Community Development. Permits can be viewed and paid in EnerGov through Municipal Online Services.
Track comments, provide corrected documents and complete required fee or prerequisite steps.
Request required inspections, pass finals and obtain the applicable completion or occupancy documentation.
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Community Development provides construction inspection services inside the City. Request inspections against the permit number, and make sure the work is complete and accessible.
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.
- Georgia State Minimum Codes
- Locust Grove specialized permit application
- Locust Grove Municipal Online Services
- Locust Grove Community Development Department
Locust Grove permit FAQs
Does Locust Grove issue its own building permits?
Yes. The City of Locust Grove Community Development Department issues building permits for property inside city limits.
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Get a free quote →How do I apply for a Locust Grove building permit?
Use the residential or commercial building permit packet, or the specialized permit application, from Community Development. Permits can be viewed and paid in EnerGov through the City’s Municipal Online Services site.
Do trade permits have their own requirements in Locust Grove?
Yes. The City publishes separate electrical, plumbing and mechanical permit applications, and separate fire sprinkler and fire alarm applications.
How do I pay Locust Grove permit fees?
Online through Municipal Online Services (EnerGov). Card payments carry a 3% convenience fee; e-check payments have no processing fee.
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