Permits 

Permit applications and plans can be submitted at Lovejoy City Hall (2296 Talmadge Road) 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday, or at our Community Development Department (11714 Hastings Bridge Road, Suite D) 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday- Friday. 

All Building Permit applications must be submitted with 3 hard copies of the plans, and all other required documents. This information cannot be emailed. All other permit applications can be emailed to cityhall@cityoflovejoy.com , or submitted at Lovejoy City Hall. 

For questions regarding permits, inspections or zoning, please email permits@cityoflovejoy.com or call the Lovejoy City Hall (770) 417-2304 

Building Permit Application

Permit Submittal Requirements (per site/lot/address)

• Business Licenses (of all applicable contractors)
• State License (of all applicable contractors)
• Copy of ID for license holder/contractor
• Completed & Signed Sub-Contractors Affidavit
• ID of person submitting/picking-up permit
• Affidavit authorizing non license holder to pick up permit on licensee’s behalf
• Completed building permit application
• House Location Plan (3 copies)
•  Copy of the NOI (Notice of Intent)
• An approved House plan (3 copies)
•  Proof of GSWCC approval, copy of individual lot approval and review approval form
  • Variance fees are $500 per variance
  • Land Disturbance Permits (LDP’s) are $250 each
  • If work is started before a permit is received, permit fees will be doubled

Sub Contractors Affidavit

• The Subcontractors Affidavit has to be submitted with each building permit
• Attachments needed: Driver’s License, Business License, and State License

Electrical Permit Application

• Attachments Needed: Driver’s License, State License, Business License
• Signed and notarized affidavit will need to be submitted if the contractor is not the personal picking up the approved permit. 

HVAC Permit Application

• Attachments Needed: Driver’s License, State License, Business License
• Signed and notarized affidavit will need to be submitted if the contractor is not the personal picking up the approved permit.

Plumbing Permit Application

• Attachments Needed: Driver’s License, State License, Business License
• Signed and notarized affidavit will need to be submitted if the contractor is not the personal picking up the approved permit.

Sign Permit Application

• Color renderings with dimensions for all signs to be installed
• Business license of the sign contractor
• Driver’s license of the applicant

Fence Permit Application

• Renderings with Dimensions
• Final Plat of property
• Driver’s license of the applicant
• Letter of approval from neighbor, if attaching to neighbor's fence. 

Variance Application

Zoning Verification Request

Home Owners Affidavit

Zoning - Conditional Use Permit Application

Once your plans or application are approved, and you receive confirmation of the amount due, payments can be made via e-mail using the Credit Card Authorization form, in person at Lovejoy City Hall (2296 Talmadge Road), or by mail (P.O. Box 220, Lovejoy, GA 30250). 

Payments accepted include: Check, Cash, Credit Cards, and Money Orders.

Submit your inspection Request: Inspection Request

Once your request is submitted, please allow 24-48 hours for it to be processed. Once approved, please allow 2 - 4 business day for Power Release and C.O. approvals to be submitted or issued. (C.O. notifications will be provided to the builders via e-mail.)