Building Department

Mission

The responsibility of the Banks County Building Department is to provide for the safety of the homeowner and the business owner by ensuring new construction, additions, and alterations are building code compliant according to codes mandated by the State of Georgia.

Banks County has adopted and enforces the following Georgia State Minimum Codes for Construction, each code in its latest edition, as adopted and amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs:

International Building Code
International Mechanical Code
International Fuel Gas Code
International Plumbing Code
National Electric Code
International Fire Code
International Residential Building Code
International Energy Conservation Code
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

THE BUILDING, PLANNING, AND ZONING OFFICE ONLY ACCEPTS CASH OR CHECK

Residential Building Permits

Mobile and Manufactured Home Permits

Outbuildings and Accessory Structures

Commercial Building Permits

Frequently Asked Questions

I've purchased my land, how do I get started building my new home?

Obtain a soil evaluation test (also known as a perc test) for the proposed building site.
Apply for a septic tank permit from the Banks County Environmental Health Department.
Establish a driveway and place a construction box on-site.
Get a copy of your land plat. If there are other homes on the tract, acquire a new plat surveyed off of the home site. (Check with Planning Office concerning these rules.)
Draw in the new residence on the plat showing septic tank, well, easements, driveway, and existing buildings.
Create a .pdf copy of your house plan to email or make an 8.5" X 11" copy of your plan.
Complete a residential building permit application. Submit application packet to Planning Department.
Install erosion and sediment measures before construction begins.

Application packets submitted to the Planning Office must include application, land plat, house plans, and septic permit. During the review process, we will request your new 911 address. Once your build has been approved and a 911 address is established, we will contact you to make payment and issue permits.