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Building permits are issued to insure fair and equal taxation, to see that environmental laws and local ordinances are adhered to during construction and to insure the safety of the public and their property through proper building techniques by following building codes. Union County requires a building permit for all construction projects that:
  • are dwellings (part-time or full-time)
  • are accessory structures over 150sf
  • alter the existing footprint of a structure
  • require water, sewer or electric connection
  • are located within a designated stream buffer or flood hazard area

Some examples of projects which require a building permit include but are not limited to:

  • commercial and residential buildings
  • mobile homes
  • recreational vehicles used as a part-time or full-time residence
  • garages, carports and storage buildings
  • renovation/finishing of any areas within a residence or building
  • decks, porches and porch roofs
  • additions to an existing structure
  • any structure or disturbance located in a designated stream buffer or flood hazard area
  • building in Mountain Protection
  • mobile home evaluations
  • additions, upgrades, or modifications to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or gas systems
PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE UNCLEAR IF YOU NEED A PERMIT OR NOT

Some examples of projects which DO NOT require a building permit include but are not limited to:

  • roofing material and exterior siding change
  • replacement of floor covering
  • painting and wallpapering
  • sidewalks and driveways

To obtain a building permit for a structure built or placed on your property, the following information must be submitted prior to it being issued.

  • Basic information including property owner name(s), mailing address, contact phone number, job address, directions, size of lot, value of project, type of project, and licensed builder/ subcontractor affidavit (click here to access Licensed Builder/Subcontractor Affidavit).
  • A recorded plat of the property on which the structure will be located.
  • The most recent warranty or quit claim deed showing ownership of the property on which the structure will be located.
  • A drawing/ floor plan and description of work to be completed for each floor and/ or structure.
  • Other necessary information may include but are not limited to a culvert permit, an approved DOT driveway permit, an elevation certificate, engineered plans, septic permit and GA EPD Notice of Intent.
  • Commercial Plan Review fee of $300 cash or check is due at time of initial submission.  Each revision requires a fee of $100 in cash or check at time of submission.

You may submit above information online at: ucpermit@uniongov.com or ucee@uniongov.com
or fax to (706) 439-6107

 

Building permits are valid for one year from date of issue, after which a renewal is required. Permits and inspections are required and any person violating any provision of the Union County Building and Building Regulations Ordinance or the Manufactured Homes and Trailer Ordinance shall be punishable pursuant Union County Code, Chapter 18 and/ or Union County Code, Chapter 46.

Related Information
Announcements

NOTICES

There will be a CALLED MEETING of the Union County Commission on
Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. located at 65 Courthouse Street,
Blairsville, Georgia in Courtroom A.

The purpose of this meeting will be the adoption of the proposed revisions to the Union County Code of Ordinances pertaining to Chapter 10, Article III, Section 10-80(A)(2) addressing Temporary Special Event Licenses for the sale of alcohol and Chapter 38, Article III, Section 38-51 addressing Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments along with the adoption of the proposed Commercial Firing Range Facilities Ordinance. No other business will be conducted.

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NOTICES OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

At a Called Meeting scheduled for November 30, 2023 at 5:00pm, Union County Government will be adopting the proposed revisions to Chapter 10, Article III, Section 10-80(A)(2) related to Temporary Special Event Licenses for the sale of alcohol.

The final draft of this Ordinance will be available on the website and hard copies will be available in the Union County Commissioner’s Office and in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court no later than Friday, November 10, 2023.

The following meetings have been held or have been scheduled in relation to this ordinance:

1st Reading – September 21, 2023
Public Hearing – October 19, 2023
2nd Reading – November 9, 2023
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At a Called Meeting scheduled for November 30, 2023 at 5:00pm, Union County Government will be adopting the proposed revisions to Chapter 38, Article III, Section 38-51 related to Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments.

The final draft of this Ordinance will be available on the website and hard copies will be available in the Union County Commissioner’s Office and in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court no later than Friday, November 10, 2023.

The following meetings have been held or have been scheduled in relation to this ordinance:

1st Reading – September 21, 2023
Public Hearing – October 19, 2023
2nd Reading – November 9, 2023
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At a Called Meeting scheduled for November 30, 2023 at 5:00pm, Union County Government will be adopting the Commercial Firing Range Facilities Ordinance.

The final draft of the Commercial Firing Range Facilities Ordinance will be available on the website and hard copies will be available in the Commissioner’s Office and the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court no later than Friday, November 10, 2023.

The following meetings have been held or have been scheduled in relation to this ordinance:

1st Reading – September 21, 2023
Public Hearing – October 19, 2023
2nd Reading – November 9, 2023