Building Inspection FAQs

1. Obtain a soil evaluation test (also known as a perc test) for the proposed building site.
2. Apply for a septic tank permit from the Banks County Environmental Health Department.
3. Establish a driveway and place a construction box on-site.
4. Get a copy of your land plat. If there are other homes on the tract, acquire a new plat surveyed off of the home site. (Check with Planning Office concerning these rules.)
5. Draw in the new residence on the plat showing septic tank, well, easements, driveway, and existing buildings.
6. Create a .pdf copy of your house plan to email or make an 8.5" X 11" copy of your plan.
7. Complete a residential building permit application. Submit application packet to Planning Department.
8. Install erosion and sediment measures before construction begins.

Application packets submitted to the Planning Office must include application, land plat, house plans, and septic permit. During the review process, we will request your new 911 address. Once your build has been approved and a 911 address is established, we will contact you to make payment and issue permits.