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    Residential

    There are different applications required by the County for various types of permits. These forms are available for download in PDF format for your convenience. To complete the application, click on the first field and type in your information. Use the tab key to move to the next field. Use mouse clicks to select or deselect the check boxes. For your convenience you may use the Bank Transaction Form to pay permit fees, reinspect fees, etc.

    Building Permits

    New Residential Building Permit - to request a building permit for a new home.

    Will also need Residential Architectural Facades/elevations for single family homes

    Residential Renovations - to request a building permit for an addition or interior renovation to an existing house.

    Basement Finish - to request a building permit to finish out an unfinished basement for human comfort.

    Accessory Buildings - to request a building permit for an accessory structure detached from the residents garages, pool houses, etc.

    Residential Town Home - to request a building permit for one and two family attached housing. These require a plan review prior to receiving a permit.

    Mobile or Manufactured Home - to request a building permit to locate a mobile home on a parcel of property

    Swimming Pool - to request a building permit for in-ground, above-ground or on-ground swimming pool, hot tub or spa

    Deck - to request a building permit for the installation or structural repair reguardless of height of a deck. This permit is also used for outdoor fireplace.

    Specialty Permits

    Electrical - to request an electrical only permit; power reconnects, addition of electrical circuits, etc.

    Plumbing - to request a plumbing only permit; water heater replacement, addition of fixtures with piping alterations, etc.

    Mechanical - to request a mechanical only permit; Furnace replacement, A/C replacement, etc.

    Irrigation (lawn sprinklers) - to request a permit to install irrigation

    Affidavit's and other misc documents

    110 East Main Street
    Cumming, GA
    FORSYTH COUNTY GOVERNMENTPhone: 770-781-2115
    Fax: 770-781-2197