Fast and Easy Solution for Your City of Marietta Building Permits

Do you need a building permit for the City of Marietta, Georgia? Applying for and getting a city building permit can be confusing and frustrating when doing it by yourself.

In this post, let's look at the process of getting a . Then, let's show you the fast and easy way to get a City of Marietta, Georgia building permit using DoNotPay.

Getting Your City of Marietta Building Permit by Yourself

Before you begin the process of getting a , you must first find out if your building project is going to require one. According to the City of Marietta building permit web page,

"A permit is required whenever an owner or contractor intends to: construct new, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish a building or structure, or install or alter any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system. In addition, utility construction and site development also require permits".

Some examples are:

New, repaired, or replaced outdoor decks
Replacing old water heaters
Installing new windows
New HVAC, heating, air, or both
Outdoor structures
New home construction
Older home remodel

The only construction item exempt from a building permit is outdoor fencing. You don't need a permit, but you must follow these guidelines when erecting any fence.

Let's say for the sake of this post, we want to obtain a building permit in Marietta, Georgia for a new home construction project. The cost of the building permit would be calculated this way;

$4 per $1000 of total construction cost (labor + material)
$50 base fee
No plan review fee

Applying for Your Marietta Building Permit

All permitting is done online using SAGES software. You can find more information on SAGES here where you must first create an account.

Before you go to SAGES for the application process, get your documents in order. The documents you are going to need are determined by the project you are building. That can include residential or commercial, interior or exterior only, general contractor, or homeowner as a contractor.

Use this list of the needed documents for reference:

Residential-General Contractor

Copy of your general contractor's state license
Copy of your general contractor's business license
Photocopy of general contractor's driver's license
A detailed set of construction plans approved by the state of Georgia Planning Commission, any addition or subtraction from the structure will require the signature of a Georgia licensed structural engineer.
A site plan that shows an overhead two-dimensional view of the site where the structure will be built and any changes/modifications to the site before construction can begin.

Residential-Homeowner as General Contractor

A notarized property owners affidavit (click here for a copy)
Proof of ownership (deed or utility bill)
Photocopy of applicants driver's license
Construction plans (as above)
Site plans (as above)

If you are going to use a general contractor, you must first hire them as you will need their licensing information for your building permit application.

Also note, if you are going to be disturbing the land before construction begins you will need a 'Land Disturbance Permit' which will cost you an additional $30 flat rate for residential property owners.

Also note, you cannot send any photocopies of plans or permits for submittal. There are particular guidelines to follow for these items.

End the Confusion Now!

So far we have chased down documents for the site of the construction project, for the general contractor, the structure, and gotten everything signed and notarized followed by the application fee.

It is time to show you how fast and easy this whole process can be by using the services from DoNotPay!

How to Use DoNotPay for Your City of Marietta Building Permit

DoNotPay is designed to level the playing field and make issues like your Marietta building permit a fast and easy solution!

How to apply for a Building Permit Fast/Quick/Easily/without a Hassle in the City of Marietta, Georgia using DoNotPay:

If you want to apply for a Building Permit Fast/Quick/Easily/without a Hassle in the City of Marietta, Georgia but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in 6 easy steps:

Go to the Planning Permissions product on DoNotPay.
Choose one of the following options:
1. Check whether your project needs a building permit or if it's exempt
2. Generate a permission request letter to send to your HOA
3. Generate a guide on how to complete the building permit application
Choose the focus of your project (new ADU, pool, shed, fence, etc.) and answer a few questions about your plans, including the size of the structure and estimated cost.
Indicate whether you're hiring a contractor and include the estimated start date and the timeline for the project.
Indicate whether any public sidewalk/street space will be used during construction.
And that's it! DoNotPay will help guide you through the building permit process by checking if your project needs a building permit, contacting any HOAs you're a part of to request building permission, or generating detailed instructions on how to start and complete your building permit application process.

Why You Should Use DoNotPay

DoNotPay is your one-stop information hub for Marietta building permits and other permit-related issues. Look at these three reasons to trust the team at DoNotPay!

DoNotPay is FAST!	You don't have to spend hours trying to get a building permit.
DoNotPay is EASY!	You don't have to struggle to fill out tedious forms or keep track of all the steps involved in getting a permit.
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Spend your time doing something you enjoy, not chasing down documents and getting signatures for your City of Marietta building permit!