Athens, GA · Clarke County
Single-Family Residential Building Permit Application
This application is for owners or builders seeking a permit for single-family residential construction or alterations in Athens.
What this form is
Use this application to provide property, owner, builder, contractor, and project details for single-family residential construction or alterations. It asks about the proposed work, building dimensions, utilities, erosion control, and site conditions. The form states that work must commence within six months of permit issuance and must not be abandoned for more than six months.
Who needs it
Property owners or builders proposing single-family construction or alterations can use this application to provide project details to the inspection department.
How to submit it
Email the application to [email protected] or mail it to 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. The form lists a minimum fee of $80 in the office-use section.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the fillable Single-Family Residential Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property, owner, builder, contractor, and proposed project details, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Attach the erosion and sediment control plan and proof of qualified personnel certification where requested; include a detailed site plan if either site-condition answer is yes.
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Submit to the City
Email the application to [email protected] or mail it to 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this building permit application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the application?
- Email it to [email protected] or mail it to 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601.
- What project information does the application request?
- It asks for property, owner, builder, contractor, and project details, including proposed work, dimensions, utilities, and erosion-control information.
- What attachments may be needed?
- The form requests an erosion and sediment control plan and proof of qualified personnel certification. It also calls for a detailed site plan if either of its listed site-condition questions is answered yes.
Need something notarized?
This Single-Family Residential Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Athens form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.