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FILE 13121 · COUNTY OF FULTONSEAT · ATLANTAPOPULATION · 1.1MVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Fulton.

Fulton County in Georgia. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Atlanta
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Fulton County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatAtlanta
Population (est.)1.1M
FIPS13121
Building departmentFulton County Department of Public Works (unincorporated)
Permit portalFulton County permit portal; cities (Atlanta DCP, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, etc.) run their own
Fire marshalFulton County Fire & Rescue
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County of
Fulton
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 13121
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes (IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, NEC, IFC, IECC, IFGC) with Fulton County amendments.

Atlanta runs its own large permitting operation through the Department of City Planning. Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Union City, College Park each own their permit and inspection desks. Fulton County handles only the unincorporated slivers and certain regional services.

Atlanta tree ordinance and Sandy Springs design standards add review beyond the standard permit path.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is GA State Licensing Board. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · Fulton County Department of Public Works (unincorporated)Last verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Georgia state license required for general, residential, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, low-voltage, and utility contractors. Most Fulton cities also require contractor registration on top of state license.

Building

Fulton County Department of Public Works (unincorporated)

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

Fulton County permit portal; cities (Atlanta DCP, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, etc.) run their own

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Fulton County Department of Planning & Community Services

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Fulton County Fire & Rescue

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Fulton County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
3+ employees required
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
Fulton County Department of Public Works (unincorporated)
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Varies by trade & jurisdiction
State or county
County overlayGeneral liability and workers' comp (3+ employees) per Georgia rules. Some cities require additional insurance certificates on file for contractor registration.
Verify
Varies
Fulton County Department of Public Works (unincorporated)
Source · Fulton County Department of Public Works (unincorporated)Verify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN FULTON COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Fulton County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

AtlantaFulton County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN FULTON COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Fulton County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

GA State Licensing Board

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

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County

Fulton County Department of Public Works (unincorporated)

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

Fulton County permit portal; cities (Atlanta DCP, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, etc.) run their own
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Fulton County Department of Planning & Community Services

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Fulton County Fire & Rescue

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Fulton County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through GA State Licensing Board. Fulton County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · GA State Licensing Board
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (Fulton County Department of Public Works (unincorporated)). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · Fulton County Department of Public Works (unincorporated)
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Fulton County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

Browse cities→Back to state←