Build-out and occupancy permits in Atlanta
Plan review, building and occupancy approvals for the space. Atlanta has 2 filings on this. None of them has a fixed government fee and 2 fees are set by the space or the business.
Fees and timelines at a glance
| Filing | Agency | Government fee | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permit for the build-out | City of Atlanta, Office of Buildings | Varies | Not listed |
| Food service plan review | Fulton County Board of Health, Environmental Health Services | Varies | The county doesn't publish a review time; Georgia's food service rules ask for plans at least 14 business days before construction starts. |
Building permit for the build-out
City of Atlanta, Office of BuildingsAtlanta
The Office of Buildings issues the permits construction and alteration need under the Atlanta Municipal Code, and inspects the work.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed on the agency's portal
Food service plan review
Fulton County Board of Health, Environmental Health ServicesFULC
Before building or extensively remodeling, mail or bring the application, scaled plans, equipment specifications and the fee to the Environmental Health district office nearest the restaurant. An Atlanta address in DeKalb County applies to the DeKalb County Board of Health instead.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Paper form, mailed
- Takes
- The county doesn't publish a review time; Georgia's food service rules ask for plans at least 14 business days before construction starts.
Guides for each business in Atlanta
Every filing links to the agency's own page, and every fact comes from an official form or agency page. Agency requirements change; check the agency's page before you file. How we source and check these guides
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Get the plan for your business in Atlanta
This guide covers the city. Your exact address decides the county, the health district and the zoning. Placetta maps every filing for it, fills the official forms from your details, adds the deadlines and puts them up for your approval.
- The full list for your address, in filing order
- The official forms, filled line by line
- Renewal and inspection reminders