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Important Updates

STARTING JUNE 18, 2007
PERMIT FEES FOR CONSTRUCTION WILL INCREASE.

CONSTRUCTION COSTS WILL BE CALCULATED
ON A SET SQUARE FOOTAGE BASIS.

$75 PER SQ FT FOR HOMES UP TO 1,599 SQ FT
$90 PER SQ FT FOR HOMES 1,600 SQ FT AND ABOVE

FOR EXAMPLE:

CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR A 1700 sq ft HOME WOULD BE CALCULATED:

$90 X 1700 sq ft = $153,000

PERMIT FEES WILL BE BASED ON THE CALCULATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF $153,000 NOT THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED BY THE BUILDER.


New procedures for water reconnects and fire hydrant meters

beginning on April 2, 2007.

The water meter reconnect fees are as follows

      3/4 water meters - $100.00

   1 water meters - $150.00

     2 or above  check with the water supervisor

The fees for setting a fire hydrant meter are as follows

Construction Sites

    $200  to set a fire hydrant meter for a construction project

    The fire hydrant meter will only be installed for 2 month, by this time the permanent water meter should be installed

   The fire hydrant meter can stay connected longer for road construction projects.

Special Events

     $200  to set a fire hydrant meter for a special event

We do have a limited supply of fire hydrant meters. They will be installed on a first come basis.

 


 

Friendly Reminder

Deadlines for licensure for residential and general contractors have been extended.

The NEW deadlines are as follows:

01/01/2006-12/31/2006: Examination exemption applications are being accepted

01/01/2007: Reciprocity applications and applications for licensure by examination to be accepted

01/01/2008: Licensure will be required for the practice of contracting in Georgia

Call:  227-6982 for more information



 

 

 

 

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