Administrative overview · FIPS 13087
Decatur 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
Decatur County Building Permitting & Inspection / Bainbridge-Decatur County Planning Department
For a project in or near Decatur 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
229-248-2000 ext. 111
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
P.O. Box 726, Bainbridge, GA 39818
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 Decatur County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Decatur County Building Permitting & Inspection / Bainbridge-Decatur County Planning 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 229-248-2000 ext. 111.
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?
Request inspections through the Bainbridge building-permits access page or contact Rachel Trolinger at 229-248-2000 ext. 111.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
The Decatur County Unified Development Ordinance incorporates the latest mandatory Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes as adopted and amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs; for 2026 this is the 2024 ICC code family, 2015 IECC, and 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments. N/A; the county page lists building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, mobile-home, low-voltage, and sprinkler permits but does not publish a consolidated minor-work exemption list.