Building permits in the City of Roswell — a Fulton County city — are issued by the Building Division of Community Development, with all applications and inspection requests handled through the Roswell Permitting & Licensing HUB. The division does not accept applications or inspection requests by email or phone.
This Roswell building permit guide covers what requires a permit, how fees work, the Permitting & Licensing HUB process, trade permits, and inspections — so your Roswell project starts clean.
This guide covers the City of Roswell (Fulton County). The city permits work inside its limits; because Fulton County is fully incorporated, its cities issue permits. Many projects require a Land Disturbance Permit (handled by the Engineering Division) before a building permit application is accepted, and permit documents must stay on site in a weather-tight permit box until a certificate is issued.
What requires a building permit in Roswell?
Under the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes (the International Codes as adopted with Georgia amendments by the Department of Community Affairs), a permit is required before you construct, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of most structures. Common triggers include:
Permit required
- New construction, additions, and tenant build-outs
- Structural / load-bearing alterations and demolition
- Reroofing, windows, doors, and exterior work
- Electrical service changes and most wiring alterations
- Mechanical / HVAC installations and changeouts
- Plumbing alterations, repipes, and water heaters
- Decks, pools, signs, and accessory structures
- House moving and land disturbance / grading
Typically exempt
- Painting, flooring, cabinetry, and cosmetic work
- Like-for-like minor repairs not altering structure or systems
- Routine maintenance not extending or rerouting systems
- Small projects expressly exempt (confirm with the Building Division)
Exemptions are narrow and scope-specific. When unsure, confirm with the building department before starting — see the penalty note below.
Get the permit issued before starting work. Building without one exposes the owner to penalties and stop-work orders. Confirm whether a Land Disturbance Permit is required before your building permit application will be accepted.
Who handles permitting in Roswell?
Permitting and inspections run through the Building Division; the Engineering Division handles Land Disturbance and Grading Permits, and Resident & Business Services assists applicants through the HUB.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075 |
| Online portal | Roswell Permitting & Licensing HUB (electronic-only) |
| No email/phone | Applications and inspection requests must be filed in the HUB |
| Land disturbance | LDP via Engineering may be required before building permit |
| On site | Permits, job cards & approved plans in a weather-tight permit box |
| Enforced code | Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes |
Apply through the Permitting & Licensing HUB. Submit building permit applications, upload required documents, pay fees, and request/track inspections online — the Building Division does not accept applications or inspection requests by email or phone. Verify whether a Land Disturbance Permit is required (via the Engineering Division) before the building permit application is accepted.
Roswell building permit cost
Roswell building permit fees are set by the city fee schedule (Code Chapter 5) and based on the type and valuation of work, with separate trade permit fees.
Land Disturbance Permits and impact fees may add cost. Because schedules are updated periodically, confirm current amounts before budgeting.
| Fee component | How it works |
|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Based on type and valuation of work |
| Trade permits (E / P / M) | Charged separately per trade |
| Land Disturbance Permit | Via Engineering; may be required first |
| Impact fees | May apply per the Impact Fee Ordinance |
| Plan review | Target time-to-permit (recent average ~6.4 days) |
| Work-without-permit | Penalties and possible stop-work orders |
Want a precise number for a specific Roswell project? Send us the scope and valuation and we'll return a fee estimate alongside a filing timeline.
Roswell trade permits
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas work needs its own permit and a Georgia-licensed contractor, each filed in the Permitting & Licensing HUB.
Electrical permits
Required for service installations, panel upgrades, solar PV, and most wiring alterations, performed by a Georgia-licensed electrical contractor.
Plumbing permits
Required for new plumbing, repipes, water heater changeouts, fixtures, and gas piping, performed by a Georgia-licensed plumbing contractor.
Mechanical (HVAC) permits
Required for HVAC changeouts, ductwork, and refrigeration, performed by a Georgia-licensed conditioned-air contractor. Specialized systems are permitted and inspected separately.
Miscellaneous & specialty
Reroofs, decks, pools, and signs are permitted separately, and a house-moving permit is required to move a house in, out of, or through the city. Land Disturbance and Grading Permits are handled by the Engineering Division.
Verify your contractor's license. Georgia licenses general and residential contractors through the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, and electrical, plumbing, HVAC/conditioned-air, and low-voltage contractors through the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board (both under the Secretary of State). Most projects over $2,500 require a licensed contractor, and only a licensed contractor — or a homeowner on their own residence — may pull a permit. Verify before signing; the property owner is responsible for ensuring a permit is obtained.
How to get a building permit in Roswell
Confirm scope & land disturbance
Verify the work needs a permit and check whether a Land Disturbance Permit (Engineering) is required before the building application is accepted.
Prepare your documents
Assemble the application, stamped plans, and required documents; if the contractor changes mid-project, file the Change of Contractor/Permit Holder Form.
Apply in the HUB
Submit the building permit application and upload documents through the Roswell Permitting & Licensing HUB (no email/phone applications).
Plan review & corrections
The Building Division reviews for code compliance; resolve comments and resubmit through the HUB.
Pay fees & pull the permit
Pay the calculated fees, then place the permit, job card, and stamped plans on site in a weather-tight permit box.
Schedule inspections through close-out
Request inspections in the HUB. Clear all required inspections to obtain your certificate of occupancy or completion.
Inspections in Roswell
Request and track inspections through the Permitting & Licensing HUB; the Building Division does not take inspection requests by email or phone. Permits, job cards, and stamped approved plans must remain on site in a weather-tight permit box until a certificate is issued.
A re-inspection fee applies to failed inspections and must be cleared before a final inspection or certificate can be requested.
Official Roswell permitting resources
- 🏛️ Roswell Building Permits & Inspections
- 💻 Roswell Permitting & Licensing HUB
- 📋 Building permits, applications & resources
- 🪪 Georgia Secretary of State — contractor licensing
- 📘 Georgia DCA — State Minimum Codes
- 📖 Roswell Code & Unified Development Code
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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general informational purposes and reflects publicly available information believed accurate as of June 2026. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change; always confirm current details with the City of Roswell Building Division before filing. This is not legal advice.