APPLICATION FORMS

General Contractors Application

Occupancy Permit Application

Single Trade Application

Subcontractor Affidavit

The Permitting Process

Web links for building codes:

http://www.iccsafe.org/

http://www.nfpa.org/

NON-EMERGENCY INSPECTIONS

A 24 hr. notice is required before any non-emergency inspections will be scheduled. Request for inspections must be called in directly to Assigned Inspector.

Inspections can be requested via email. The following Inspectors and corresponding email addresses are available. If you do not know which inspector to contact, you can look them up by street HERE.

Welcome to the Macon-Bibb County Business License Division.

Business Development Services, Business License Division is located at

682 Cherry Street, Suite 500, Macon, GA 31201

(478) 803-2812 * (478) 803-0463 * (478) 803-0466 * (478) 803-0470

Macon-Bibb County welcomes your business to our community. Every business in Macon-Bibb County must apply for an Occupation Tax Certificate (Business License) and renew it annually.

 General Business License Renewal Deadline: April 01, 2017

A 10% Penalty And 1.5% Monthly Interest Is Assessed For Failing To Renew By April 01.

 ***All current Business and Alcohol Licenses will expire on December 31, 2016***

Renewal applications will not be mailed to business owners. Courtesy postcard reminders for business and alcohol license renewals will be mailed December 2016 to the address on file, however it’s the responsibility of business owners to renew each year.

All business licenses must be renewed each year. Business owners must complete a Business License Renewal Application, also known as the Occupation Tax Return. Renewals are due on or before April 01 of each year. Alcohol License renewal applications must be submitted on or before February 01 to receive your alcohol license by April 01 annually.

ANNUAL BUSINESS LICENSE DEADLINES:

All Licenses expire:                            December 31

Submit Alcohol License renewal:       February 01

Business License renewal:                  April 01

Please have the following information available to successfully complete your renewal application:

• Federal Tax ID number
• Georgia Sales Tax ID number
• Number of Employees
• Copy of State Issued Professional License (if applicable)
• Notarized E-Verify Affidavit
• Notarized S.A.V.E. Affidavit (If you are not an American citizen, you must provide your legal Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, or other authorizing documentation for verification by The Department of Homeland Security.)

Avoid the rush by completing and submitting your renewal application BEFORE the April 01 deadline.

Incomplete applications will be returned.

To apply for a new business license or to renew your license, click the “Application/ Form Downloads” link below, select and complete the appropriate application, and submit along with all required documentation and fees to the Business License Division. Incomplete applications will be returned.

PUBLIC PERMIT SEARCH On April 14th, 2014 we moved our permitting process to a new system.

120 Day Electrical Approval

120 Day Electrical Extension

Citizenship Affidavit

Commercial Plan Submittal

Daycare Occupancy

ePlan Electronic Plan Submittal User Guide

Energy Affidavit Architect Engineer

Energy Affidavit Owner Contractor

Energy Affidavit Owner Contractor

Fee Schedule

GA Commercial Energy Code Mechanical

GA Residential Energy Code Compliance Certificate

GC Authorized for Permits

Owner Builder Affidavit

Frequently Asked Questions

Condemned Property: These properties have been cited as being unfit for occupancy and/or dangerous structures. The inspectors are processing these cases against the owners for compliance by either rehab or demolition. For a complete Condemned Property list, click HERE.

Court Approved for Demolition: These properties have been cited and the Court has approved the wrecking or removal by any means of the entire or partial exterior of a structure. For a complete Court Approved for Demolition list, click HERE.

Instructions on how to complete the Macon-Bibb County Georgia Vacant and Foreclosed Property Ordinance.

Macon-Bibb County ordinances Chapter 6, Article IV, Sec. 6-70 thru 6-80 describes the purpose and requirements to complete the Vacant and Foreclosed Property Ordinance. Below is a short summary: Sec. 6-73 requires any owner or agents of foreclosed real property OR vacant real property to register within 30 days of the property becoming foreclosed or vacant, and Sec. 6-76 requires a one-time registration and administration fee of ten dollar ($10.00) for each structure on the parcel. As of January 1, 2014, the ordinance now applies to the new jurisdiction of the city Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, which now includes both the former City of Macon and the former Bibb County governments. Please fill out the attached form (found HERE) with the following information:

1. The real owners name, street address, mailing address, phone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address;
2. The agent’s name, street address, mailing address, phone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address;
3. The real property’s street address and tax parcel number;
4. The transfer date of the instrument conveying the real property to the owner; and
5. At such time as it becomes available, recording information, including deed book and page numbers, of the instrument conveying the real property to the owner.

Send the check(s), made out to Macon-Bibb County and the completed form to: