Do I need a permit for swimming pool or spa in Carrollton?
Yes. In Georgia, swimming pool or spa generally requires a permit, and Carrollton is no exception.
In-ground and most permanent pools and spas require a building permit plus electrical inspection in Georgia, along with a code-compliant safety barrier before final approval. Setbacks are measured to the pool and decking, so confirm side and rear yard requirements before excavation. Carroll County's own permitting office is the Carroll County Community Development Department, reachable on 770-830-5861 at https://www.carrollcountyga.gov/158/Community-Development-Department. Its online permit portal is https://carrollcountyga.eps.cloud/eps/index.html. It issues permits for the unincorporated county. If your city does not run its own building department, and many smaller Georgia municipalities do not, this is the office that will handle the job. A pool involves a building permit, a separate electrical permit for bonding, and a barrier inspection before final sign-off. Carrollton issues pool permits and requires a contract with every pool permit application. Under UDO 5.02.02(D), a pool in a residential district may sit as close as 5 feet to a side or rear line when it is more than 50 feet from any street and 10 feet or more from other structures. Pools do not count toward the three accessory structure limit. A Department of Public Health pool construction permit is required for other pools but not for single-family residential pools. Carrollton issues building, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, gas, and pool permits at City Hall, 315 Bradley Street (770-830-2000), and every permit must be picked up in person by the Georgia state card holder. Someone else picking it up needs a notarized affidavit.
Documents you may need
- Permit applicationRequired
- Site plan showing pool location, setbacks, and barrierRequired
- Pool / equipment and electrical plansLikely required
- Contractor license and insurance informationLikely required
- City of Carrollton building permit application for the poolLikely required
- Two copies of the site plan with specimen trees markedLikely required
- Two copies of the pool building plansLikely required
- Copy of the contract or proposal verifying the project costLikely required
- Georgia contractor card, card holder's driver's license, and business licenseLikely required
- Separate electrical and plumbing permitsLikely required
Possible inspections
- Steel / bonding and pre-gunite inspection (in-ground)
- Electrical bonding and equipment inspection
- Barrier / safety fence inspection
- Final inspection
- Inspections as scheduled with the Building Permit Department
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for swimming pool or spa in Carrollton?
- Yes. In Georgia, swimming pool or spa generally requires a permit, and Carrollton is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Carrollton?
- The local building department for Carrollton handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.