city · Henry County · Georgia

McDonough, Georgia Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

6.5

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

45 days

6-7 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$5,244

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$3,544

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,200

residential

Plan Review Fee

$500

per application

Delay Risk

38%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Construction drawings with Georgia PE/architect seal
✓ Site plan (grading, drainage, utility)
✓ Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan
✓ Henry County Water Authority meter receipt or well permit
✓ Environmental Health approval (septic if applicable)
✓ Fire Marshal review (Henry County Fire)
✓ Impact fee payment (current: $3,544.46 per unit)
✓ Stormwater management compliance

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Henry County under court-enjoined impact fee dispute as of Feb 2025. County previously adopted $7,085.90 fee but is only collecting $3,544.46 per court order. Residential rezoning moratorium (renewed extensions through Oct 2025) for unincorporated county. City of McDonough permits coordinated with county departments.

Recent Changes

ALERT: Henry County residential moratorium on NEW rezoning requests extended through Oct 2025. Impact fee dispute: $7,085.90 fee enjoined by Feb 5, 2025 court order; current collection $3,544.46. Monitor for moratorium expiration and fee reinstatement.

Rezone Probability

78%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(770) 288-6270

Official Website

https://www.mcdonoughga.org/213/Applications-Permits-Fees

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