The Peachtree City Building Department manages the City’s building permitting and inspection functions. The department is located at 153 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269 and lists 770-487-8901 as its phone number.
What requires a permit in Peachtree City?
Peachtree City lists permits for new buildings, additions, interior alterations, siding, re-roofing, demolition, tenant build-outs and parking-lot lighting. Its broader permit page also identifies accessory structures, fences, irrigation systems, retaining walls 4 feet or taller, some interior remodels, swimming pools, mechanical/electrical/plumbing work, tree removal and signs.
The City specifically states that replacement windows and doors do not require a building permit when there are no structural alterations. Work must not begin until the permit has been approved, paid and picked up; work performed early can result in a Stop Work Order and double fees.
Who issues building permits in Peachtree City?
Peachtree City contracts with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for building and inspection services. Separate approvals can still involve Fayette County Health, Fayette Water Authority, Peachtree City Sewer Authority, Fire and City Engineering depending on project type.
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Get a free quote →| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Building Department | 153 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269 |
| Main phone | 770-487-8901 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Building services | Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. |
Peachtree City permit types and online filing
Peachtree City accepts permit applications through its online Permitting Portal. Contractors must create an account and then contact the Building Department or Planning Department so City staff can change the account to Contractor status, allowing the user to apply for permits on properties throughout the City.
Homeowners do not need an account simply to request a permit on their own property, but the City states that an account is required to follow application status and submit revised documents. Permit applications and files are not accepted by email; the City instructs applicants to submit files through the online portal only.
Permit costs and fees in Peachtree City
Peachtree City requires plan-review and permit fees to be paid before the application can be reviewed. The City states that plan-review fees are non-refundable, while permit fees may be refundable if the permit is canceled before work begins.
Projects with fire suppression systems, fire alarms or other specialty fire systems have additional fees; the City refers applicants to the Fire Marshal for those permits.
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Peachtree City requires trade permits for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. The City says all residential and general contractors must be licensed by the State of Georgia.
Application documents and plan review
The City’s baseline building-permit requirements include an application, construction plans and a site plan drawn on a plat or survey showing distances from property lines, easements and existing structures. Erosion-control plans are required for property within 200 feet of State Waters or for land disturbance over 1 acre.
For new homes, commercial buildings and commercial alterations, the City requires approval letters from Fayette Water Authority and Peachtree City Sewer Authority. Work on lots with septic systems requires a construction approval form from the Fayette Health Department.
Published review times are generally 3–5 business days for residential permits and 10–14 business days for commercial permits. Additional requirements vary by project type and location.
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Check the parcel and identify utility, septic, erosion, fire or engineering approvals that apply.
Assemble construction plans, a dimensioned site plan and project-specific supporting approvals.
Contractors create an account and have City staff convert it to Contractor status before applying.
Upload through the City portal only and pay plan-review and permit fees as required before review.
Submit the City inspection request by 3:30 p.m. for next-business-day inspection service.
Pass finals, provide required as-builts and subcontractor information, and clear all outstanding fees before CO or completion.
Peachtree City inspections
Peachtree City inspection requests submitted by 3:30 p.m. are scheduled for the next regular business day. Requests without a permit number are not set up for inspection, so the permit record must be active and correctly identified.
The City publishes construction-stage inspection guidance for footing, foundation, under-slab plumbing and other phases. Projects may also be subject to 80% and/or 100% inspections by Fire and Engineering, which applicants are instructed to verify directly with those departments.
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Get a free quote →Before a Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Occupancy is issued, final inspections must pass, required as-built information must be provided, a list of subcontractors must be submitted, and all fees must be paid. Occupancy before approved final inspection is subject to municipal citation.
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 Peachtree City 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
- Inspection requirements and scheduling
- Permitting Portal guidance
- Building permit requirements
- Peachtree City Building Department
- Peachtree City permits
- Georgia DCA mandatory and permissive codes
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Does Peachtree City accept permit applications by email?
No. The City instructs applicants to submit permit applications and files through the online portal.
Do contractors need a portal account?
Yes. Contractors create an online account and then contact the City so it can be changed to Contractor status.
How long does plan review usually take?
The City publishes typical review times of 3–5 business days for residential permits and 10–14 business days for commercial permits.
When should I request an inspection?
Requests submitted by 3:30 p.m. are scheduled for the next regular business day.
What is required before a CO or Certificate of Completion?
Passed final inspections, applicable as-built information, a subcontractor list and payment of all fees are among the City’s published closeout requirements.
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