Do I need a permit for screen enclosure or pool cage in Douglasville?

Yes. In Georgia, screen enclosure or pool cage generally requires a permit, and Douglasville is no exception.

A screen room or patio cover attached to the house is a structure that generally needs a permit and setback review; a freestanding, non-roofed screen may be treated more lightly by some jurisdictions. Adding a roof cover can trigger structural, drainage, and (if enclosed) electrical review. Douglas County's own permitting office is the Douglas County Building Permits and Inspections, reachable on 770-920-7201 at https://www.douglascountyga.gov/224/Building-Permits-Inspections. 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. An attached enclosure is a structural addition, so expect a plan review and a footing and attachment inspection. UDC Sec. 8.04(E)(1) requires a permit to construct or enlarge a building or structure, and enclosures are not on the city's exempt list. Zoning verification from Community Development is part of the building permit process, and a deck or patio is listed as a customary accessory use to a dwelling under UDC Sec. 2.04(H). City of Douglasville addresses are permitted and inspected by the city's Building Division at City Hall, 6758 Spring Street, 678-449-3230. Permits and inspection requests go through the BS&A Online Portal.