Peachtree City, Georgia Building Permit Guide

The Peachtree City Building Department at 153 Willowbend Road runs permitting and inspections, with building and inspection services provided by Charles Abbott Associates, and applications are filed only through the City’s online Permitting Portal. Residential plan review is $180 and permit fees are charged per square foot by construction type, with residential review typically taking 3–5 business days.

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.

Peachtree City building department: who handles permitting

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.

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

Most building permits carry two charges: a plan review fee, due with the application and non-refundable, and a permit fee, which may be refunded if the permit is cancelled before work begins. Because state law no longer allows fees based on construction value, the permit fee is a per-square-foot rate set by occupancy and construction type, with a $30 administration fee on every building permit.

Accessory structures, fences, pools, re-roofs and siding include plan review in the flat fee. A resubmittal after a failed first review costs $120, revisions after approval $100 an hour ($200 minimum), and work started without a permit pays double. Permit extensions cost $50 for the first 3 months and $100 after that, and changing the contractor $200.

Fire suppression and alarm plans are reviewed by the Fire Marshal for $175 each, plus $0.02 per gross sq ft ($200 minimum) for the building, paid separately to that office. The City’s estimated impact fee for a single-family home is $4,233.78; the Senior Planner issues the official impact fee determination letter.

Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits

Peachtree City requires trade permits for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, filed on the City’s Trade Permit Application with a Trade Affidavit. Each trade permit is $120, plus $100 for each rooftop unit, and a temporary power letter is $50. The City says all residential and general contractors must be licensed by the State of Georgia.

Alliance handles electrical permit applications for contractors here. More on this: who pulls the electrical permit.

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.

How to apply: 6-step Peachtree City process

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.

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

Peachtree City permit search and official 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
• Peachtree City fee schedule
• Peachtree City construction category per-square-foot table (FY2024–2025)

Peachtree City permit FAQs

How much is a building permit in Peachtree City?

Residential plan review is $180 and the permit fee is a per-square-foot rate by construction type, such as $1.14 per sq ft for a wood-frame home up to 2,500 sq ft, plus a $30 administration fee and a $150 minimum.

How much are fence, shed and re-roof permits?

A fence is $100, an accessory structure $75 up to 200 sq ft or $150 above that, and a residential re-roof $100, with plan review included.

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.

Simplify Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.