Administration (706) 613-3520 (706) 613-3527 [Fax] Divisions Community Protection Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Department Director Doug Hansford Location Dougherty Street Governmental Building 120 West Dougherty Street Mailing Address P.O. Box 1868 Athens, GA 30603

NEW! As of July 1, 2008, a license from the state of Georgia is required to practice contracting in the state for work costing $2,500 or more.

Licenses are available in Residential - Basic Contractor, Residential - Light Commercial Contractor, and General Contractor categories. For more information, visit the GA Secretary of State's Office at www.sos.ga.gov/plb/contractors/ or contact 478-207-2440.

Mission Statement
The Athens-Clarke County Building Permits and Inspection Department exists for the purpose of protecting the public's health, safety, and general welfare. We accomplish this by ensuring compliance with adopted codes that regulate structural strength, stability, sanitation, lighting, ventilation, fire safety and other hazards associated with construction, alteration, removal, demolition, use or occupancy of buildings, structures, or property.