City Marshal

The City Marshal helps protect the citizens of the City of Vidalia, their well-being, and enhance the quality of life by enforcing the health, safety, zoning, and sanitation codes. The City Marshal promotes a safe, clean, and healthy living environment for all, and helps protect and maintain property values. A main focus is on building safety and providing our customers with accurate and up-to-date building code information. The City of Vidalia enforces the Georgia State Minimum Standard codes. These codes are used to review and inspect all construction in the City.

General Information About Building Permits:

Permits are necessary for your personal safety. They ensure all building codes and fire safety codes are followed.

Permits are required for the following:
– Construction, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing the occupancy of a building or structure.
– Erecting, altering, repairing, removing, converting, or replacing any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system.
– Installing any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system which is regulated by codes.

When in doubt, contact the City Marshal at 912-537-7661.

The cost of a building permit varies according to the scope of work. All permits issued are valid for a period of six (6) months prior to the commencement of the construction. Continual progress must be made to keep the permit in active status.

As of July 1, 2008, the State of Georgia requires that all building construction projects over $2,500.00 be performed by a LICENSED contractor; licensed as General, Light-Commercial, or Residential Basic contractor. Additional licensing information can be found on the Georgia Secretary of State website: www.sos.ga.gov

Permits

There are several different types of permits issued by the City of Vidalia:

Building Permits (including remodeling)
Electrical
Plumbing
Mechanical
Land Disturbing Activity
Land Clearing
Tree Trimming & Removal (Commercial & Industrial zones only)
Sign Permit

Permits can be obtained at the City Marshal's office in City Hall. Inspections may be required prior to permits being issued, and during the building process. For more information on the appropriate permit required, or permit information, please contact the Marshal's office at 912-537-7661.