Do I need a permit for screen enclosure or pool cage in Unincorporated Forsyth County?

Most likely yes. Screen enclosure or pool cage usually requires a permit in Georgia. Confirm the specifics with Unincorporated Forsyth County.

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. Forsyth County's own permitting office is the Forsyth County Department of Building and Licensing, reachable on (770) 781-2114 at https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Building-Licensing. 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. Forsyth County's Deck Porch Permit covers installing or structurally repairing a deck regardless of its height, and the Do I Need a Permit? table lists deck construction or repair as needing a permit. The county's site plan rules require roof overhangs to be shown with dimensions, and overhangs may not encroach into easements or buffers. A building permit does not confirm setbacks; the owner and permit holder are responsible for meeting setbacks and staying out of easements and buffers.