Administrative overview · FIPS 13291
Union 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
Union County Building & Development Department
For a project in or near Union 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
706-439-6045
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
46 Hughes Street, Suite A, Blairsville, GA 30512
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM; closed for lunch noon-12:30 PM
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 Union County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Union County Building & 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?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 706-439-6045 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
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?
Submit the completed building-permit package by email to ucpermit@uniongov.com or by fax to 706-439-6107. Building inspections cover all phases of new residential and commercial construction; contact Building & Development at 706-439-6045 for scheduling.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Union County publishes the mandatory Georgia editions for permits dated January 1, 2026 or later: 2024 International Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Residential, and Pool and Spa Codes; 2023 National Electrical Code; 2015 International Energy Conservation Code; and 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, all subject to Georgia amendments. Examples of work not requiring a building permit include roofing-material or exterior-siding changes, replacement of floor covering, painting and wallpapering, sidewalks and driveways, and fences. Accessory structures over 150 square feet, dwellings, footprint changes, utility connections, land disturbance, and protected-area work require permits.