How long does a City of Atlanta Office of Buildings permit take?
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Short answer
Minor interior-only non-structural work: same-day to 2 weeks. Standard residential plan review for kitchen, bath, or remodel with plumbing/electrical/HVAC or structural moves: 4-10 weeks typical. Additions and substantial structural work: 8-16 weeks. AUDC historic-district review, Tree Ordinance board review, or Chattahoochee tributary review each add 4-12 weeks in parallel.
In detail
Minor interior-only non-structural work: same-day to 2 weeks. Standard residential plan review for kitchen, bath, or remodel with plumbing/electrical/HVAC or structural moves: 4-10 weeks typical. Additions and substantial structural work: 8-16 weeks. AUDC historic-district review, Tree Ordinance board review, or Chattahoochee tributary review each add 4-12 weeks in parallel.
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