Question for Metro Atlanta Builders & Developers

[David Begley]

For those of you experienced in building spec homes in metro Atlanta, could you give me a rough estimate as to the length of the permitting process along with an estimate of the costs/fees involved?  I'm more interested in the estimate relative to an Atlanta city infill lot, either in Fulton or Dekalb counties.  Assume you already have your architectural design and plans and the lot has not been cleared.  What's the average or approximate time to budget from the day you submit the first permit request until you can stick a shovel in the ground?  Costs? 

[Andrew Cordle]

@David Begley

@David Begley

I have done several permits for tear downs and then new builds, I have not done any straight land to build. 

As far as City of Atl and permits. I use a Permit Expeditor which ballpark cost me 1k. Then there are roughly 800 to 1k in fees from the cities. 

As far as time to get the permit. That is the biggest guess as it can go a little all over the board. I would say if you passed on everything the very first time and you needed no changes whatsoever. From the time you submit till the time you can start 2 weeks. BUT I am not saying that is very likely at all. 

We normally budget 1k for permits, 1k for expeditors, and 30 to 45 days for permits. 

Hope that shines a little light. 

AC