Monroe County, GA · Monroe County
Building Application
This application requests a Monroe County building permit and is completed by property owners or contractors seeking approval for construction work.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Monroe County · Monroe County, Monroe County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- monroecoga.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for work in Monroe County. The document says to complete steps 1–4 before submission and to obtain City of Forsyth zoning approval first for work within city limits, except for single trade permits. It asks for the permit address, property and project details, owner and contractor information, required supporting documents, and a signature.
Who needs it
Property owners and contractors applying for a Monroe County building permit should complete and submit this application with the required documents.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and all required items in person to the Building and Zoning Department, 38 West Main Street, Forsyth, GA 31029, Second Floor, or email them to [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions an owner permit affidavit when applicable but does not say that the affidavit must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Monroe County Building Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Complete the application entirely, including the property, project, owner, and contractor information, then sign and date it.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Attach the required survey, driveway permit, septic approval, and ownership or purchase documentation, along with any applicable items.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the complete application and all required items in person to the Building and Zoning Department or by email to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It mentions an owner permit affidavit when applicable but does not say that the affidavit must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Building Application?
- Submit the completed application and required items in person to the Building and Zoning Department at 38 West Main Street, Forsyth, or email them to [email protected].
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application lists a property survey, driveway permit, septic approval, and proof of ownership or purchase as required. Other items, such as licenses or erosion control plans, are required when applicable.
- Is zoning approval needed before applying?
- For work within Forsyth city limits, the document requires City zoning approval before the county office accepts an application, except for single trade permits.