Administrative overview · FIPS 13245
Richmond 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
Augusta-Richmond County License and Inspection Department / Planning & Development
For a project in or near Richmond 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
706-312-5050
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
535 Telfair Street, Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30901
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Review expectation
Inspection requests received by 4:00 PM: next business day; requests after 4:00 PM: second business day. Permit-review turnaround time is N/A.
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 Richmond County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Augusta-Richmond County License and Inspection Department / Planning & Development 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 706-312-5050.
How long might review take?
Inspection requests received by 4:00 PM: next business day; requests after 4:00 PM: second business day. Permit-review turnaround time is N/A.
How are inspections scheduled?
Schedule online at https://forms.augustaga.gov/Forms/InspectionRequest or email _pddtechs@augustaga.gov with the permit number, contact name, phone number, and inspection type. Requests received by 4:00 PM are scheduled for the next business day; later requests are scheduled for the second business day.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Augusta-Richmond County identifies the Georgia Department of Community Affairs 2024 ICC codes as effective January 1, 2026: 2024 International Building, Residential, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes with Georgia amendments, plus the 2023 National Electrical Code with 2026 Georgia amendments and the applicable Georgia energy code amendments. A permit is generally required when project materials exceed $500 or when the construction codes require inspection. Minor repairs to electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical systems may be performed without a permit when determined exempt by the Building Official; ordinary minor repairs may also be approved without a permit if they do not violate technical codes.