The Department of City Planning has moved to a completely electronic process for permit applications and issuance. For step-by-step instructions on the process, please review the Digital Permit Submissions guidelines (link below).

Commercial, light commercial and residential demolition permits may be obtained from the Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings.

A submission for a demolition permit must include the following:

• Building permit application.
• Site plan – Must reflect the following –

            1.The structures, concrete/asphalt paving or retaining walls to be removed/demolished.

            2. The area (sq. ft.) and the use of the existing structure(s) to be demolished.

            3. Existing trees to remain or to be removed.    

• A “No Trees Impact Statement” form that designates no removal of trees or a “Tree Replacement Plan” form that designates the removal of trees.
• An issued sewer plug permit.

** Before a permit can be issued, a rodent letter must be provided. The letter must be dated within 30 days of permit issuance.

A checklist, detailing all requirements, is available on the respective websites (links below).

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Office of Buildings by phone or email as follows:

 • Commercial Demolition – Commercial Work Stream – 404-546-1704, Commercial-OOB@atlantaga.gov

 • Light Commercial Demolition – Light Commercial Work Stream – 404-330-6920, Lightcommercial-OOB@atlantaga.gov

 • Residential Demolition – Residential Work Stream – 404-330-6906, Residential-OOB@atlantaga.gov

NOTE: For residential demolition without a build-back plan, the building must be deemed 51% or greater uninhabitable. An inspection is required by the Office of Buildings Inspection Division and Arborist Division. The Inspection Division can be contacted via email at  Inspections-OOB@atlantaga.gov or by phone at 404-865-8400. The Arborist Division can be contacted by calling 404-330-6874 or via email at Arborist.dpcd@atlantaga.gov.

For status updates on submitted permits, visit the Accela Citizen website (link below).

The Office of Buildings is located at –

55 Trinity Ave. SW

3rd Floor – Suite 3900

Atlanta, GA 30303

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM

Applications may be submitted Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM

Office of Buildings

Digital Permit Submissions

Accela Citizen Access (ACA)