When there is not an individual option listed for your application, select the Digital Submission radio button and follow the steps below to submit. Bear with us, we're working to transition these to individual options for you! 

Digital Submission menu option

1. Log into the portal or register for an account. 
2. Select Submit an Application to navigate the applicable application type for your project scope.
3. Move through disclaimer by accepting terms and conditions.
4. Click Continue Application.
5. Expand Digital Submissions
6. Select Online Planning Application
7. Click Continue Application
8. Step 1- Enter Information:
   1. Enter Address or Parcel Number (you do not need to enter both) and Search. The Parcel and Owner will populate based on available GIS data. If the information populated is incorrect, do not change it as the application will not move forward. Continue to submit and inform staff. If unable to find either address or parcel, contact addressing@atlantaga.gov
   2. Enter Contact information. Options to ‘Select from Account’ to auto-populate user details or ‘Add New’. Email address is required.
   3. Upload documents and note the document details. Multiple files can be added at a time. An application is required to continue submitting. Applications can be found on our Applications, Forms, and Checklists page.
   4. Select your application or permit type from dropdown menu. You'll be prompted to add in any related record numbers.
9. Click Continue Application
10. Step 2 - Review for all entered information. If correct, click Continue Application
11. Step 3 - Record Issuance.

A record (PLN-online-##-######) has been created. DCP staff will be alerted to a new application for processing. They will check for completeness and inform you if the submittal can be accepted or of any additional items needed. 

This record will be closed if the application is incomplete and the customer will be asked to resubmit. DCP staff will convert the record once completed and ready for processing and review. You'll see a new case number in your dashboard. 

1. Log into the permitting portal or register for an account. 
2. Select Submit an Application to navigate the applicable application type for your project scope. 
3. Move through disclaimer by accepting terms and conditions.
4. Click Continue Application.
5. Step 1- Enter all related Information:
   1. Enter Address or Parcel Number (you do not need to enter both) and Search. The Parcel and Owner will populate based on available GIS data.
      • If the information populated is incorrect, do not change it as the application will not move forward. Continue to submit and inform staff of required changes.
      • If unable to find either address or parcel, contact addressing@atlantaga.gov
   2. Enter Contact information. Options to ‘Select from Account’ to auto-populate user details or ‘Add New’. Email address and mobile phone are required.
   3. Enter Licensed Professional, where required. This can be your Architect, Engineer, or Contractor. 
   4. Enter any required data fields. 
      • Structures, Establishments, and Occupancy Information. This information is typically found on the cover sheet of the plan.
6. Step 2 - Upload documents using DCP naming convention and the document details. Multiple files can be added at a time. An application and plans are required to continue submitting. Applications can be found on our Applications, Forms, and Checklists page.
7. Step 3 - Review application. 
8. Step 3 - Confirm submission.

A record has been created and DCP staff will be alerted to a new application for processing. They will check for completeness and inform you if the submittal can be accepted or of any additional items are needed. Once accepted, you'll receive an email confirmation with next steps. 

• All files to be in PDF format, unlocked and without password protection for comment markup.
• Drawings should be drawn to scale and scale noted clearly on each page.
• The City is unable to accept any links to drawings in any online file storage platforms or access USB storage drives. 
• The portal will accept individual files up to 1000mb. 

Drawing File Types

The below files can be mandatory uploads in many project applications and are to be uploaded individually. For typical content shown in the drawing files refer to the file standards fact sheet.

• Application
• Architectural Plan
• Civil Plan
• Mechanical Plan
• Electrical Plan
• Plumbing Plan
• Site Survey
• Structural Plan

Supplemental Files

These files are often optional uploads with many projects and depend on your project scope. 

• Air Test Documentation
• Approved legislation
• Arboricultural Prescription
• Board of Zoning Adjustment Approval
• Boundary Tree Agreement
• Capacity Certification Application
• Change of Contractor Form
• COE permit
• ComCheck/ReCheck
• Compaction Test Results
• Concept Review Committee Log
• Contractor Agent Authorization Form
• Contractor License Affidavit
• Contractor License Exception Affidavit
• Dekalb County Health Approval
• Department of Agriculture Letter
• Engineer’s Certificate – Green Infrastructure
• Erosion Control Performance bond
• Fire Flow Certification
• Fulton County Health Approval
• GA Dept of Community Affairs Letter
• GASWCC Certification
• Geotechnical Report
• Hazardous Material Inventory Sheet
• Historic Preservation Studio Approval
• Homeowner’s Affidavit
• Hydrology Report
• Inclusionary Zoning Documentation
• Infiltration rate documentation
• Issued Permit
• Maintenance Bond
• MARTA Proximity Letter
• Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate
• Notification of Asbestos Renovation, Encapsulation, or Demolition
• OES Service Fee Receipt
• Operation and Maintenance Plan
• Pre-Design Consultation Meeting Documentation
• Riparian Buffer Authorized Encroachment
• Riparian Buffer Authorized Encroachment Certification of Public Notice
• Rodent Inspection Letter
• Sewer Capacity Certification
• Sewer Plug Permit
• Special Administrative Permit Approval
• Special Use Permit Approval
• Specifications Signed off and Sealed by Design Professional
• Sprinkler System Certification Form
• State Fire Marshal Letter of Approval
• State Fire Marshall Plan
• State of Georgia Stormwater permits
• Statement of Special Inspections
• Storage and Industrial Occupancy Commodity Affidavit
• Stormwater Management Facility Agreement
• Stormwater Management Facility Inspection and Maintenance – Indemnification Agreement
• Subdivision Approval
• Tree Impact Statement
• Tree Photos
• Urban Design Commission Approval
• Yellow Sign Posting Request
• Zoning Review Board Approval

Payments can be made for all records using the following process. Google Chrome works best for this transaction. 

1. Visit our online permitting portal.
2. Enter the record you would like to pay fees on by completing a search in the Search bar using the prescribed case or record number.
3. Open the record and click on the Payments tab.
4. Click on Fees. The Fees screen will appear.
5. Click on Pay Fees. A screen will now appear listing fees for your permit.
6. Click on Continue Application. The Payment Options screen will now appear. American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are the accepted methods of payment.
7. Fill in all required information.
8. Click on Submit Payment. 

 You have successfully made a payment and will receive a receipt!

Effective June 1st, 2022, the following requirements apply to all phasing projects:

Any phasing for commercial buildings must be completed or requested prior the City routing plans for review. Once plans have been routed for review, no phasing will be accepted.

Phasing must be a minimum of four (4) floors which breaks down as follows:

• Three (3) floors for building permits.

• One (1) buffer floor for construction.

• Once the building permit has been issued, phasing of buildings will not be allowed

Phasing questions can be sent to: Commercial Project Manager, Al-Nisa Tinglin at ATinglin@AtlantaGA.gov, or the CBO, Kimberly Craig at KCraig@AtlantaGA.gov.

 Click here to view a list of documents that are required for permit issuance. 

Due to several instances of fraudulent documentation and to protect the interests of all state-licensed contractors, effective immediately, the City of Atlanta requires the physical state-issued contractor's license card for the issuance of any permit. The licensee details page from the Secretary of State website will no longer be accepted for any electronic submission. If the contractor does not have the physical card issued by the Secretary of State, they will be required to appear in person at the Office of Buildings with valid identification. At that time, the licensee details page from the Secretary of State website can be accepted.