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Acworth, Georgia Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.2
Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment
Permit Timeline
35 days
5-6 weeks
Total Fees Est.
$7,200
per residential lot
Impact Fees
$5,200
per lot
Permit Fee
$1,400
residential
Plan Review Fee
$600
per application
Delay Risk
20%
probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts
Lake Acworth Shoreline BufferHistoric Downtown Acworth OverlayCobb County Wetlands Buffer
Permitted By-Right Uses
Single-family detached dwellingHome occupation (limited)Accessory structuresAgricultural use (large lots)
Permitting Requirements

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations
Cobb County new fee schedule effective July 1, 2024 (HB 461) — fees now calculated by square footage rather than job cost. Acworth coordinates with Cobb County Community Development for permits. "The Lake City" near Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona — some wetland/buffer considerations near lakefront lots.
Recent Changes
Cobb County fee schedule restructured July 1, 2024 per HB 461: new construction permits now $6.00 per $1,000 estimated construction cost (ICC Building Valuation Data). Acworth City Council approved updated tree protection standards in 2025.
Rezone Probability
52%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone
(770) 917-1234
Official Website
https://www.acworthga.gov/city-departments/community-development

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