What projects does this building permit application cover?

The application covers a new single-family house, addition, repair, or remodeling project. The applicant completes project and property details and provides the required plans and supporting documents.

What documents are required with the application?

The packet checklist calls for structure location and floor plans, contractor license and occupational tax documents, and applicable land disturbance and septic or sewer approvals. Other items may apply to the project.

How do I submit the single-family building permit application?

Submit one hard copy and a PDF of the application and required plans by email to permits@greenecountyga.gov or in person at Greene County Planning and Zoning, 1034 Silver Dr., Ste 103, Greensboro, GA 30642.

Greene County, GA · Greene County

No notary required

Single Family House Building Permit Application

Greene County property owners and contractors use this application to request a building permit for a new single-family house, addition, repair, or remodeling project.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Greene County · Greene County, Greene County, Georgia
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: greenecountyga.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The application requests a building permit for a new single-family house, addition, repair, or remodeling project in Greene County. Applicants provide property, owner, contractor, project, and building details and submit plans, license documents, and other applicable approvals. The packet includes a checklist and subcontractor affidavit, and the permit fee is collected when the permit is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors undertaking a new single-family house, addition, repair, or remodeling project need to complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit one hard copy and a PDF of the application and required plans to [email protected] or in person at Greene County Planning and Zoning, 1034 Silver Dr., Ste 103, Greensboro, GA 30642. The permit fee is collected at issuance.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the packet also requires original dated signatures from each subcontractor.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the single-family house building permit application and review its checklist and requirements.
2
Complete and Sign
Fill in the property, owner, contractor, and project information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Prepare the required plans, license documents, and applicable approvals; include the required original dated subcontractor signatures.
4
Submit to Greene County
Submit one hard copy and a PDF of the application and plans by email or in person to Greene County Planning and Zoning.

Frequently asked questions

What projects does this building permit application cover?: The application covers a new single-family house, addition, repair, or remodeling project. The applicant completes project and property details and provides the required plans and supporting documents.
What documents are required with the application?: The packet checklist calls for structure location and floor plans, contractor license and occupational tax documents, and applicable land disturbance and septic or sewer approvals. Other items may apply to the project.
How do I submit the single-family building permit application?: Submit one hard copy and a PDF of the application and required plans by email to [email protected] or in person at Greene County Planning and Zoning, 1034 Silver Dr., Ste 103, Greensboro, GA 30642.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the packet also requires original dated signatures from each subcontractor.

Need something notarized?

This Single Family House Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Greene County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.