Do you prepare permit drawings in Georgia?

Yes. We prepare site plans and permit drawings for projects in Georgia remotely from our Orlando, Florida office. We check the reviewing jurisdiction for your address before drafting.

Who reviews building permits in Georgia?

It depends on the address. Properties inside city limits are usually reviewed by that city. Unincorporated areas are usually reviewed by the county. We confirm the reviewing authority for every project.

Do I need a survey for a site plan in Georgia?

Often, but not always. Many offices accept an existing survey or recorded plat for small projects, while others ask for a current boundary survey. We tell you what applies before you pay.

Do drawings for Georgia need to be sealed?

It depends on the project and the jurisdiction. Many residential projects do not require a seal. Where one is required, licensed professional review can be coordinated, subject to the professional's independent review.

How do I get a quote for a project in Georgia?

Send the property address, the project type and any survey, photos or city comments. We reply with a written scope, price and timeline.

Site plans and permit drawings in Georgia.

Detailed site plans and permit drawing sets for residential and commercial projects across all 159 Georgia counties. We check the local reviewing authority, current Georgia codes, zoning, site constraints and submittal requirements before drafting.

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All 159 Georgia counties
Current Georgia code editions checked
Local jurisdiction verified first

Has a local pageServed remotely, request a quoteCity page

State code authorityGeorgia Department of Community Affairs

Current residential code2024 IRC + Georgia Amendments

Counties servedAll 159

Service modelRemote, nationwide drafting

How Georgia permitting actually works.

Georgia has statewide minimum construction codes, but the permit process is administered locally. A city or county can enforce the codes itself or contract with another local government. Zoning, land disturbance, floodplain, driveway and septic approvals can also involve separate authorities.

Current construction codes

Georgia DCA lists the 2024 IBC and 2024 IRC with Georgia amendments as current mandatory codes in 2026, along with the 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments.

Local enforcement matters

Cities and counties establish administrative procedures, issue permits, inspect work and can contract with other local governments for enforcement.

Local amendments

Qualifying local amendments must be more stringent than the state minimum code and based on local climatic, geologic, topographic or public-safety factors.

Erosion and sediment control

Land-disturbing work can trigger local LDA requirements, erosion and sediment control plans and statewide NPDES construction-stormwater requirements.

State waters and buffers

Projects near streams, trout waters or coastal marshlands can require vegetative buffers, buffer determinations or variance review.

Driveway and state-route access

A project connecting to a state route can need Georgia DOT driveway or encroachment review.

Septic and on-site sewage

Properties without public sewer can need county environmental-health review, soil/site evaluation and an on-site sewage construction permit.

Fire, life safety and accessibility

Commercial and certain multifamily projects can involve State Fire Marshal, life-safety and accessibility requirements in addition to local building review.

Georgia projects need site-specific drawings.

From mountain lots and metro infill to coastal properties and commercial build-outs, the site conditions can change the drawing scope.

Georgia commercial permit planning and construction drawings

Georgia project planning: property, site plan and permit-drawing context.

Official Georgia permit resources.

We use official state and local sources when scoping a project.

Georgia DCACurrent State Minimum Codes for Construction Georgia DCALocal code enforcement and amendments Georgia EPDErosion, sedimentation, buffers and stormwater Georgia DOTDriveway and state-route access permits Georgia DPHOn-site sewage and septic requirements

Permit drawing services available across Georgia.

Open a service to see what is included, then send the property address so we can scope it for the local jurisdiction.

All services

Hand-drafted residential site plan on paper with scale and pencil

Site PlansProperty lines, structures, setbacks and the proposed work, drawn to scale for permit review.View details

Aerial view of a residential subdivision showing individual lots

Plot PlansA clear lot layout showing boundaries, buildings and key dimensions.View details

Graded residential lot with survey stakes and a level on a tripod

Grading & Drainage PlansSpot grades, slopes and drainage paths when the jurisdiction asks for them.View details

Drafter measuring an existing room with a laser meter and tablet

As-Built DrawingsExisting conditions documented from measurements, photos and records.View details

Stack of printed permit drawing sheets on a desk

Permit Drawing SetsCoordinated sheets organized as one package for permit submission.View details

Architectural floor plan and elevation sketches on a drafting table

Architectural PlansFloor plans, elevations, sections and roof plans for your project.View details

Wood-framed house structure under construction

Structural PlansFraming, foundation and connection details for the proposed structure.View details

Engineering calculations with calculator and structural model on laptop

Structural CalculationsLoad and member calculations where the reviewing authority requires them.View details

Exposed ductwork, piping and conduit in a ceiling during construction

MEP PlansMechanical, electrical and plumbing layouts coordinated with the plan set.View details

Hand marking corrections on a printed plan sheet

Permit CorrectionsResponses and revised sheets for plan review comments.View details

Engineer reviewing a plan set with a magnifier

PE Stamp ReviewLicensed professional review coordinated when a sealed document is required.View details

Single-story white farmhouse style home with a front lawn

Residential Permit PlansDrawings for homes, additions and residential improvements.View details

Multi-story commercial building with ground floor storefronts

Commercial Permit PlansDrawings for commercial buildings, suites and site improvements.View details

Accessible building entrance with ramp and handrails

ADA & Life-Safety PlansAccessibility, egress and life-safety sheets for commercial review.View details

Interior space being reconfigured with new wall framing

Change of Use PlansDrawings that document a new occupancy or use for an existing space.View details

Project types we draw in Georgia.

Residential, accessory, site-development and commercial projects.

All project types

Modern backyard accessory dwelling unit beside a house

ADU PlansSite plans and drawing sets for detached and attached accessory units.View details

Home addition under construction attached to an existing house

Home AdditionsDrawings that tie new space into the existing house.View details

Detached two-car garage with carriage-style doors

Garage PlansAttached and detached garages, from site plan to full set.View details

Garage converted into a finished room with a new window

Garage ConversionsPlans for turning a garage into finished living space.View details

Newly built modern farmhouse home in a subdivision

New HomesPermit drawings for new single-family homes.View details

Kitchen remodel in progress with exposed studs and new cabinets

RemodelsInterior and exterior remodel drawings for permit review.View details

Raised wood deck with railings and stairs behind a house

DecksDeck layouts, framing details and site plans.View details

Covered front porch with white columns and rocking chairs

PorchesCovered and open porch drawings with structural details.View details

Attached patio cover over a paver patio with outdoor furniture

Patio CoversAttached and freestanding patio cover plans.View details

Cedar pergola over a backyard patio dining area

PergolasPergola plans with post, beam and footing information.View details

CarportsCarport site plans and structural drawings.View details

Wooden backyard storage shed with double doors

ShedsAccessory building site plans with setbacks shown.View details

Aerial view of a backyard in-ground pool and deck

PoolsPool site plans with barrier, equipment and setback information.View details

Horizontal wood privacy fence along a side yard

FencesFence layouts showing location, height and property lines.View details

Concrete block retaining wall terracing a sloped yard

Retaining WallsWall location, height and drainage information.View details

Metal BuildingsSite plans and drawings for steel buildings.View details

Post-frame pole barn with metal siding on rural land

Pole BarnsPost-frame building plans for rural and agricultural sites.View details

Commercial interior build-out with metal stud partitions

Commercial TITenant improvement drawings for commercial suites.View details

Project types in Georgia:

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Georgia county pages for all 159 counties.

Select a county for local permit-planning guidance, service links and a project-specific quote form.

Planning a Georgia permit project?

Send the address and what you are building. We check the authority and likely drawing scope before quoting.

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Frequently asked questions.

Do you prepare site plans and permit drawings in Georgia?

Yes. We prepare site plans, architectural drawings, structural plans, MEP drawings, grading and drainage plans, as-built drawings and permit correction sets. We verify the authority that reviews the property address before drafting.

Which building codes apply in Georgia?

Georgia uses State Minimum Standard Codes adopted by the Department of Community Affairs. In 2026 the current mandatory codes include the 2024 International Building Code and 2024 International Residential Code with Georgia amendments, plus the 2023 National Electrical Code with Georgia amendments.

Who issues building permits in Georgia?

The reviewing authority depends on the address. Georgia cities and counties can administer permits directly or contract with another local government. Zoning, land disturbance, floodplain and other approvals can be handled separately.

Do I need an erosion and sediment control plan?

It depends on the land disturbance, local issuing authority and whether construction-stormwater requirements apply. Georgia has statewide erosion and sedimentation rules and NPDES construction stormwater permits.

What if the property has a stream, wetland or floodplain?

Those conditions can add setbacks, vegetative buffers, flood-elevation information, drainage requirements or separate approvals. Trout waters and coastal marshlands can have additional buffer considerations.

Do I need a permit for a driveway on a Georgia state route?

Work that connects to or encroaches on a Georgia state route can require Georgia DOT access, driveway or encroachment review.

What if the property uses septic?

Georgia on-site sewage systems are regulated through the Department of Public Health and local county environmental-health offices. A site evaluation, soil information and construction permit may be required.

Can you guarantee permit approval?

No. We prepare drawings for permit review and respond to comments within the agreed scope, but final approval belongs to the reviewing jurisdiction and other agencies with authority over the project.