The City of Mulberry Planning and Development Department issues building, trade and land disturbance permits inside city limits. All applications and inspection requests go through the City’s SagesGov portal.
What requires a permit in Mulberry?
Planning and Development handles permits for new construction, renovations, land disturbance and site development inside the City. All building permits, trade permits and land disturbance permits must be submitted through SagesGov.
Who issues permits in Mulberry?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Permit authority | City of Mulberry Planning and Development |
| Phone | 770-341-9640 (City Hall) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Office | 2078 Teron Trace, Suite 100, Mulberry, GA 30019 |
| Online applications | SagesGov (sagesgov.com/mulberry-ga) |
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Get a free quote →Mulberry is a new city in Gwinnett County. It no longer accepts permits transferred from Gwinnett County: every application goes through the City’s full application, review and fee process.
Mulberry permit types and filing path
The Permitting page has building and land disturbance permit process flow charts, commercial and residential land disturbance checklists, and step-by-step instructions for applying for, and resubmitting, a building permit in SagesGov.
Supporting forms include the Authorized Permit Agent Form, General Contractor Affidavit, Owner Permission Affidavit, Subcontractor Affidavit and Homeowner Declaration.
Permit fees in Mulberry
The Permitting page links the City’s current fee schedule (Resolution 2026-05-64). Fees are paid in SagesGov.
If the owner chooses third-party plan review and inspections voluntarily, the City charges double permit fees.
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work
Trade permits are filed separately in SagesGov. Use the Subcontractor Affidavit for trade subcontractors, and make sure each holds a current Georgia licence.
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Upload the application and all supporting documents directly to SagesGov. The City asks applicants not to email documents.
How to apply: 6-step Mulberry process
Check the parcel is inside Mulberry city limits.
Identify the building, trade and land disturbance permits the work needs.
Prepare the plans and the affidavits and forms the City lists.
Create the case in SagesGov, upload every document and pay the fees there.
Resubmit corrections to the same SagesGov case.
Request each inspection in SagesGov and complete the final approval or certificate of occupancy.
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All inspection requests are made through SagesGov and handled first-come, first-served. Submit requests by 4:00 p.m. at least one business day before the requested date; when volume is high, the inspection may move to the following business day. Permits transferred from Gwinnett County earlier need a copy of the original Gwinnett permit uploaded before inspections can be requested.
Owners, developers and contractors may hire an approved third-party inspector and plan reviewer. Choosing third-party inspections covers every inspection for the life of the permit, and reports are uploaded to the permit in SagesGov.
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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Get a free quote →Official Mulberry permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Georgia state codes
- Mulberry inspections
- Mulberry third-party inspections
- Mulberry permitting
- Mulberry SagesGov portal
Mulberry permit FAQs
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Get a free quote →Who handles building permits in Mulberry?
The City of Mulberry Planning and Development Department issues building, trade and land disturbance permits inside city limits.
Where should I submit a Mulberry permit?
Through SagesGov. Upload every document to the portal; the City asks applicants not to email documents.
Are trade permits separate?
Yes. Trade permits are filed separately in SagesGov.
Does Gwinnett County still issue permits in Mulberry?
No. The City no longer accepts permits transferred from Gwinnett County, and every application goes through the City’s own review and fee process.
When must I request an inspection?
By 4:00 p.m. at least one business day before the requested date, through SagesGov.
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