Planning & Development

Planning and development work with the community to shape our future, from neighborhoods to commercial centers and beyond. Our essential functions are land use planning, land development plan review, building plan review, building permitting and inspections, residential soil erosion BMP inspections, and Occupational Licensing.  

Please visit the Fire Marshal's web page for information on reviewing and approving site and architectural plans/details for all new commercial and assembly-use building construction and plan approval for existing building remodels.  The Fire Marshal's Office is the point of contact for tenant change permits that do not propose any structure or building component modifications.

Department Contact Numbers:

 Building Inspection Request:   inspectionrequests@dawsoncountyga.gov      _{include the permit number} 

 Commercial  Plan Review and Permitting:  706-344-3500 x 42252

 Land Use/ Variances /Zoning:  706-344-3500 x 42336

 Minor Plat Review:  706-344-3500 x 42336

 Residential Permitting: 706-344-3604. We are pleased to offer the ON-LINE PERMIT & LICENSING Citizen Self Service, a convenient and efficient way to manage your permits and licenses at your own pace.

 Sign Permit Review:  706-344-3500 x 42251

 Local Agencies:

Driveway/Encroachment Permits:  Dawson County Public Works Department 706-265-2774  

Address requests: GIS Department  706-344-3500 x42263

Plat: A recorded plat is required for all building permits. Dawson County Clerk of Courts 706-344-3510

NRCS - Lot Grading Plan Review:  McPherson, Louise - FPAC-NRCS, GA louise.mcpherson@usda.gov

EPD Notice of Intent:   https://epd.georgia.gov/complete-process-submitting-notice-intent-noi-using-geos

Septic Tank Permit: Dawson County Environmental Health Department 706-265-2930

Short-Term Rental Inquiries or Permits:  Dawson County Marshal's Office 706-344-3232

Stormwater/Soil Erosion:  Dawson County Public Works Department. 706-265-2774

Flood Information - FEMA

GDOT Projects Link

Online payment portal for permits and licenses for customer convenience.  

tabernathy@dawsoncountyga.gov for assistance.

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