Building Permits
New building permit rates (effective July 1, 2020)
Forms
** Please note: Other permits may apply.
** For permit rates and additional information, please contact permitting@cityofclevelandga.org
Do I Need A Permit? (click to see a list of common construction activities)
The City of Cleveland has adopted the following codes:
- International Building Code, with amendments, including Chapter 1, Administration;
- International Residential Code, with amendments and including Chapter 1, Admin;
- International Plumbing Code, with amendments and including Chapter 1, Administration;
- International Mechanical Code, with amendments and including Chapter 1, Admin;
- International Fuel Gas Code, with amendments and including Chapter 1, Administration.
- National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, with State of Georgia amendments;
- International Fire Code, with amendments, including Chapter 1, Administration;
- International Energy Conservation Code, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments
- Standard Swimming Pool Code, with amendments, including Chapter 1, Administration.
- International Property Maintenance Code, with amendments, including Chapter 1, Administration
EPD - Soil and Erosion "Green" Book Cleveland Standard Development Specifications
To view City of Cleveland Building Code Ordinances view Chapter 10 with this link.
A Standard Development Specifications book is available for purchase - $25.00. The specifications address the requirements of roads, water, sewer, etc. If you wish to receive a copy of the specifications, please contact permitting@cityofclevelandga.org
Standard Development Specifications
Setback requirements per zoning classification
For businesses - Grease Trap Permit Application (also for sand traps)