Covington, GA · Newton County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or their representatives submit this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work in Covington.
What this form is
Use this application to request review of proposed exterior work, including new buildings or additions, renovations, minor exterior changes, site changes, or demolition. It asks for applicant and property details, a project description, and a certification; required supporting materials depend on the type of work. The city processes and invoices completed applications, with fees determined by staff according to the listed fee schedule.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives seeking approval for proposed work covered by the Certificate of Appropriateness application should complete it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says completed applications are processed and invoiced, with payment in person at submittal or online after an emailed invoice.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, describe the proposed project, and complete the applicable authorization and certification sections.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the materials listed for your project type, such as a letter of intent, plans, surveys, descriptions, or photographs.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for?
- It requests review of proposed work such as additions, renovations, minor exterior changes, site changes, or demolition.
- What materials must I include?
- Attachments depend on the project. The form lists items such as a letter of intent, plans or drawings, surveys, photographs, and descriptions of proposed materials.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form describes payment at submittal or online after an emailed invoice.
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This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Covington form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.