Administrative overview · FIPS 13019
Berrien County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Berrien County Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning
For a project in or near Berrien County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
(229) 686-2149 Option 2; county administration (229) 686-5421
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
201 N Davis Street, Room 122, Nashville, GA 31639
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Berrien County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Berrien County Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact (229) 686-2149 Option 2; county administration (229) 686-5421.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Contact Building Inspector Greg Shoupe or the Code Enforcement office for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and mobile-home inspections; the reviewed county page does not publish an online inspection scheduler.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes in effect for 2026: 2024 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Fire, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes with Georgia amendments, plus the 2023 National Electrical Code with 2026 Georgia amendments. N/A; the county page lists permitting for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, mobile-home installation and related work but does not publish a complete minor/cosmetic exemption list.