Atlanta Building Permits

The City of Atlanta Office of Buildings manages residential permitting through the Accela portal. New State building codes and structural review policies took effect in February 2026.

🏛 City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings 📅 Updated April 2026

Atlanta Permitting Note: As of early 2026, Atlanta has suspended city structural plan reviews, shifting full liability and certification responsibility for structural integrity to the project's Engineer of Record.

Project Types in Atlanta

Fence PermitEXEMPT IF < 6FT (REAR) · 4FT FRONT LIMIT Deck Permit$175 MIN · REQ IF ATTACHED Roof Replacement Permit$175 · COOL ROOF RULES 2026 Kitchen Remodel Permit$400+ · REQUIRED FOR MEP Bathroom Remodel Permit$350+ · REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING HVAC Permit$150+ · REQUIRED FOR REPLACEMENT Shed PermitEXEMPT < 120 SQ FT · 20FT HEIGHT CAP Electrical Panel Permit$175+ · REQ EXTERIOR DISCONNECT Pool Permit$300+ · REQUIRES 5FT BARRIER ADU Permit$1K+ · 750 SQ FT MAX (BY RIGHT)