Newnan, Georgia Building Permit Guide

The City of Newnan Building Department is the local authority for building permits inside City jurisdiction. The department is located at 25 LaGrange Street, 2nd Floor, Newnan, GA 30263. The City lists 770-253-8433 for the department and permits@newnanga.gov for plans and permitting inquiries.

What requires a permit in Newnan?

Newnan’s Building Department administers and enforces building, housing, plumbing, electrical, health and zoning codes. For new construction and alterations to existing facilities, the department issues permits, examines plans and checks compliance with building and zoning requirements.

The City publishes separate applications for commercial permits, new residential construction, residential improvements, minor repairs, decks, demolition, fences, land disturbance, mechanical/electrical/plumbing work, roofing, retaining walls, swimming pools, solar panels, signs, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways, site preparation and changes of occupancy.

Who issues building permits in Newnan?

Coweta County runs a separate permitting system for unincorporated property. Check the parcel is inside Newnan city limits before filing.

Newnan permit types and filing documents

Newnan uses project-specific forms rather than one general application. Pick the form for the actual project type.

The City’s website also provides an interactive forms portal that can accept completed forms, attachments and online payment. Use the form corresponding to the actual project type so the package arrives with the certifications and attachments the Building Department expects.

Permit costs and fees in Newnan

Newnan’s fee schedule (dated February 11, 2025) charges new single-family homes and additions of 600 square feet or more $0.685 per square foot for the first 2,000 square feet ($500 minimum), plus $0.395 per square foot above that and for an attached garage. Renovations, remodels, basement finishes and smaller additions are $0.425 per square foot with a $200 minimum. A new or replacement residential deck is $150, with plan review charged separately.

Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits

Newnan publishes a dedicated MEP permit application and administers plumbing and electrical codes through the Building Department. New residential applications also coordinate subcontractor information as part of the permit package and closeout process.

The new residential checklist says HVAC, electrical and plumbing affidavits may be submitted before the certificate of occupancy is issued.

Application documents and plan review

Newnan’s document requirements vary by project type. The City publishes an authorized permit agent form, owner-builder affidavit, address verification, plans transmittal, special-inspections packet and specific residential and commercial application packages.

For new residential work, the City checklist asks for items such as erosion documents (including the Notice of Intent), Manual J and Manual D or equivalent energy and duct-sizing calculations, impact fee and Newnan Utilities water and sewer fee receipts, and engineered drawings for detached retaining walls over 4 feet.

How to apply: 6-step Newnan process

Newnan inspections

Newnan requires inspections throughout construction. Call the Building Department at 770-253-8433 to arrange them.

For a new home, the City will not issue a certificate of occupancy until a tree preservation inspection and a Newnan Utilities water review are complete.

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 Newnan 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 Minimum Codes
• City Engineer / land disturbance
• City fee schedule
• Building permit forms and applications
• City of Newnan Building Department
• New residential permit checklist
• Georgia DCA mandatory and permissive codes

Newnan permit FAQs

Does Newnan issue its own building permits?

Yes. The City of Newnan Building Department handles permits, plan review and code enforcement inside City jurisdiction.

Does Newnan have project-specific applications?

Yes. The City publishes separate applications and checklists for many residential, commercial, trade and specialty permit types.

Does Newnan publish permit fees?

Yes. The City publishes a fee schedule covering building permits, inspections and reviews, with different formulas and minimums by project type.

Who handles land-disturbance review?

The City. Newnan is a Local Issuing Authority for land disturbance and reviews erosion, sedimentation and pollution control plans locally under an agreement with the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

What has to happen before a Certificate of Occupancy?

All required final inspections and department sign-offs must be complete; project-specific utility, landscaping/tree and other approvals can also be prerequisites.

Simplify Newnan permitting with Alliance Permitting

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