Norcross, GA · Gwinnett County
Residential Building Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents use this application to request a Norcross permit for residential construction or alteration work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for residential work such as a new residence, addition, alteration, deck, roof replacement, or structural repair. It asks for the job location, work details and cost, land disturbance information, landowner and applicant details, and the applicant’s certification. The form says complete plans, specifications, contractor state licensure, and a business license must be submitted before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
A property owner, general contractor, authorized permit agent, or architect or engineer applying for a permit for residential building work needs this form.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Community Development Department at 65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071. The form lists 678-421-2027 as the department phone number.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires subcontractor affidavits for certain work but does not say they 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
Enter the job location, work details, landowner and applicant information, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare complete plans, specifications, contractor state licensure, and a business license; include subcontractor affidavits if the listed work applies.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the Community Development Department at 65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It requires subcontractor affidavits for certain work but does not say they must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department at 65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071. The form lists 678-421-2027 as the department phone number.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the job location, work type and description, construction cost, work area, land disturbance details, landowner and applicant information, and the applicant’s certification.
- What must accompany the completed application?
- The form says complete plans, specifications, contractor state licensure, and a business license must be submitted with the completed application before a permit is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Residential Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Norcross form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.