Austell, GA · Cobb County
Residential Building Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a city building permit for residential construction, additions, renovations, or other listed work.
What this form is
This application is for residential building work, including new homes, additions, renovations, basement finishes, demolitions, and accessory structures. It asks for property, owner, project, contractor, and building details, and lists plans and other items that must be attached before the zoning and building departments approve the permit. The document says a separate permit is required for each building or structure where work will be done.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors seeking a permit for residential building work listed on the application need to complete it.
How to submit it
Bring two sets of plans, a digital copy, and the listed required items when submitting the application. The form lists Community Affairs at 5000 Austell Powder Springs Rd, Suite 141, Austell, GA 30106.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it also lists a homeowner permit request form and, if applicable, a homeowner affidavit, but does not say either must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, project, building, and contractor details that apply.
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Gather Required Items
Prepare the listed plans and applicable documents; bring two sets of plans and a digital copy.
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Submit To Community Affairs
Bring the application and required items to Community Affairs at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature field but no notary block. It lists a homeowner permit request form and, if applicable, a homeowner affidavit without stating either must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
- Bring the application with two sets of plans, a digital copy, and the listed required items to Community Affairs at the address shown on the form.
- What plans and documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a front elevation, foundation plan, floor plan for each floor, site plan, and certain credentials or other forms if applicable. It also asks applicants to bring two sets of plans and a digital copy.
Need something notarized?
This Residential Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Austell form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.