Administrative overview · FIPS 13195
Madison 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
Madison County Building Inspections & Code Enforcement
For a project in or near Madison 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
706-795-6350 (permit clerk); 706-795-6347 (chief inspector)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
91 Albany Ave, Suite 4, Danielsville, GA 30633
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; inspectors are generally in the office 8:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-5:00 PM
Review expectation
Permits are issued Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM and processed first-come, first-served; applications not completed by 4:30 PM move to the next business day. Permits last 6 months and renew automatically for another 6 months after a passing inspection.
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 Madison County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Madison County Building Inspections & Code Enforcement 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 706-795-6350 (permit clerk); 706-795-6347 (chief inspector).
How long might review take?
Permits are issued Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM and processed first-come, first-served; applications not completed by 4:30 PM move to the next business day. Permits last 6 months and renew automatically for another 6 months after a passing inspection.
How are inspections scheduled?
Inspections must be requested by phone, not email or voicemail, and are placed on the next available business day; allow up to 2 business days. Call the office by 8:15 AM to cancel an inspection that will not be ready and avoid a reinspection fee.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Madison County enforces the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes and county-adopted amendments; the county directs applicants to DCA for the adopted code list, with the 2026 set based on the 2024 ICC family and 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments. A permit is required for residences, offices, or businesses changed by 100 square feet or more and for buildings over 400 square feet; the reviewed county page does not publish a broader minor-work exemption list.