Community Development

The City of Dahlonega Community Development Department strives to provide professional assistance in planning, development, and construction by adopting, promoting, and enforcing codes and standards in a uniform and unbiased manner, to establish and maintain a sustainable, healthy, and resilient community for all residents and business owners.

Online Permit Applications

The City of Dahlonega is approximately 8.60 square miles with a population of 7,007.  The Historic Business center located in beautiful downtown has at its core the Historic Courthouse and Gold Museum.  The surrounding downtown boasts a variety of local businesses and The University of North Georgia.

The Community Development Department provides a full range of planning, zoning and building development services through the following key functions:

  • Administration and Development/Redevelopment
  • Planning and Zoning
  • Building & Code Enforcement
  • Administration of Annexations, Variances, and Appeals
2022 Comprehensive Plan

Department Contacts



Tim Martin
Residential Building Inspector
706-482-2711 Send Message
465 Riley Road
Dahlonega Georgia, 30533

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Frequently Asked Questions

As a developer, who do I need to get in contact with in order to submit my water and wastewater Site Plans to EPD for review?

Sewer Contacts: Kelli-Ann Sottile Municipal Permitting Unit, EPD Wastewater Regulatory Program Email:  Kelli-ann.sottile@dnr.ga.gov Phone:  404-463-4945 Josh Hayes Environmental Engineer Municipal Permitting Unit, EPD Wastewater Regulatory Program Email:  Josh.Hayes @dnr.ga.gov Phone:  404-463-1834 Address:  2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive     Suite 1152 - East Tower     Atlanta, GA 30334… Read Full Answer

What are the current building codes for The City of Dahlonega?

The Current State Minimum Standard Codes: The following are the current state minimum standard codes for construction as adopted by the Board of Community Affairs. Current Mandatory Codes as Adopted by DCA: International Building Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020), (2022)International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020)International… Read Full Answer

Request for Open/ Close of Grave site.

There is a new procedure for requesting an Open/Close of a Cemetery Lot. You will first need to follow the link below. Once you are there you will either need to sign in under your already created login or create a new login (top right corner). You may either search… Read Full Answer

What is the procedure for obtaining a Building Permit?

Please contact the building inspector 706-482-2711 as soon as possible to discuss your project and any plans that might be required. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Permits are required before any grading, construction, installation of mobile homes, alterations or additions to buildings… Read Full Answer

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