Administrative overview · FIPS 13223
Paulding 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
Paulding County Community Development, Building & Permitting Division
For a project in or near Paulding 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
770-443-7571 (permits); 770-505-1398 (inspections)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
240 Constitution Boulevard, First Floor, Dallas, GA 30132
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Review expectation
Building permits are issued through the office during 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; inspection requests are generally scheduled for the next business day when possible.
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 Paulding County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Paulding County Community Development, Building & Permitting Division 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?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 770-443-7571 (permits); 770-505-1398 (inspections) and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
Building permits are issued through the office during 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; inspection requests are generally scheduled for the next business day when possible.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call 770-505-1398 or email bldginspections@paulding.gov. Post the permit on the lot before requesting inspection; footing, framing/rough, and final inspections are required as applicable. Requests are scheduled for the next business day when possible, and re-inspection fees are $50, $100, and $200 for the first, second, and third-or-more reinspection.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Paulding County enforces the current Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes and adopted county building, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and related development requirements; the reviewed county page does not enumerate a separate 2026 edition list. A fence no more than six feet tall does not require a permit under the county FAQ. The county's forms identify permits for accessory buildings, garages, additions, remodeling, storage buildings, swimming pools, and fences over seven feet; other minor-work exemptions should be confirmed with the division.