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    Construction Permit Types

    PLEASE NOTE: TO IMPROVE THE USER EXPERIENCE, WE ARE TRANSITIONING TO A NEW ONLINE PERMITTING PORTAL.
    The permitting portal will be down for existing and active permits beginning on Friday, June 28, reopening on Monday, July 8. All online and in-person permitting transactions, including scheduling of inspections, Certificates of Occupancy or Completion, payments for permitting, and Plan Reviews will be unavailable during this time. The OpenGov portal will be available to accept all new permit types beginning on Wednesday, July 3.

    To learn more, register for an upcoming seminar on July 23, 2024 Build Seminar: OpenGov - The New Online Permitting Portal (sandyspringsga.gov) 
    Link existing permits: The City has created a simple online form for you to use to request this information located here: http://spr.gs/opengovlinkpermit

     

    Before You Apply

    Use our digital Permit Discovery tool to simplify the permitting process. Plan Sandy Springs is a guided experience to help you discover where in the City a project is allowed, which permits you need to apply for, and an estimate of associated fees. 

    Visit Plan Sandy Springs

    Applying for a Permit

    Build Sandy Springs is the permit management website for the City of Sandy Springs. Registration is required to utilize the website.  The public can also use Build Sandy Springs to search projects by permit type, date, address, permit number or project name. 

    GO TO BUILD SANDY SPRINGS

    Projects that DO NOT Require a Permit

    Projects that don’t require permitting are those that don’t involve a licensed trade or change the footprint of the property and are mostly cosmetic upgrades such as:

    • Painting
    • Flooring (carpet, tile, hardwood installations)
    • Trim and baseboards
    • Wall mounting (decorative and entertainment such as flat screen televisions)
    • Doors and windows when replaced within the original framework and not enlarged or altered
    • External siding
    • Roof replacement if only replacing shingles
    • Gutters

    Building Permits

    If the project involves multiple licensed trades, then a Building Permit must be obtained which will cover all the licensed trades involved in the project. A building permit is also required for projects that involve structural work. Certain projects require special permits instead of or in addition to building permits.

    • Commercial Building Permits
      • Accessory Structure
      • Additions and Alterations
      • Cell Tower/Antenna
      • Construction/Sales Trailer 
      • Decks and Covered Porches
      • Generator
      • Interior Remodel
      • New Building
      • New Tenant Occupancy
      • Reconstruction
      • Roofing
      • Solar Panel 
      • Townhouse - 4 or More Stories
    • Residential Building Permits
      • Accessory Structure 
      • Additions and Alterations 
      • Decks and Covered Porches
      • Generator
      • Interior Remodel
      • Reconstruction
      • Roofing
      • Single Family House 
      • Solar Panel 
      • Townhouse - up to 3 Stories

    Construction Project Permits

    Trade Permits

    If the project involves a single licensed trade, such as mechanical (HVAC), electrical, or plumbing, a single permit can be obtained.  These permits can typically be issued within a single business day.

    Specialty Permits

    These permits are issued by Planning & Zoning and Public Works.  They are applied for on Build Sandy Springs separate from the Construction Project Permits.