🍑 Georgia Building Permits
Georgia has no statewide building permit threshold — every county sets its own rules. Gwinnett requires permits for sheds over 144 sq ft; Hall County uses 200 sq ft. Cherokee and Henry require permits for all sheds. Find your county below.
Georgia County Guides
144 sq ft threshold. All decks require a permit. Fences over 6 ft need zoning review.
Read guide →No size exemption — all sheds require a permit. One of Georgia's strictest counties.
Read guide →120 sq ft threshold. City of Atlanta has separate rules from unincorporated Fulton.
Read guide →200 sq ft threshold — one of Georgia's most generous. Fences under 7 ft don't require a permit.
Read guide →144 sq ft threshold. Online portal. Marietta and other cities have separate rules.
Read guide →All 12 major Georgia counties compared side by side — thresholds, fees, and setback rules.
Read guide →Project Guides for Georgia