Administrative overview · FIPS 13029
Bryan 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
Bryan County Building and Codes Division / Community Development Department
For a project in or near Bryan 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
Building Official (912) 704-3621; inspections (912) 755-0816 or (912) 312-4109; Richmond Hill office (912) 756-3177
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
51 North Courthouse Street, Pembroke, GA 31321; 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive, Suite 111, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
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 Bryan County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Bryan County Building and Codes Division / Community Development Department 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 Building Official (912) 704-3621; inspections (912) 755-0816 or (912) 312-4109; Richmond Hill office (912) 756-3177.
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?
Use the Evolve Public portal's Schedule Inspection function after creating an account and submitting the permit; the portal also supports permit search and status. Contact the Building and Codes staff at the listed inspection numbers for questions.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Bryan County adopted for permit applications after January 1, 2026: 2024 International Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes with Georgia amendments; 2023 National Electrical Code with Georgia amendments; and 2015 International Energy Conservation Code with Georgia supplements and amendments. A structure over 200 square feet requires a permit even if not on a permanent foundation. Structures under 200 square feet may still require a permit if on a permanent foundation or connected to electricity or water. The current page does not list cosmetic exemptions.