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Engage DeKalb is Planning and Sustainability's community engagement platform! With Engage DeKalb, community members can actively participate by participating in surveys, sharing ideas, and staying up to date with ongoing projects in the community. | Knowledge Quest is DeKalb County's Business License, Permitting, and Zoning Guide. With Knowledge Quest, constituents can get step-by-step instructions for the different processes that the Planning and Sustainability Department uses. | Explore planning, transportation initiatives, and key demographics of our census tracts in our new platform DeKalb Community Atlas. Available maps and data include a Permit and Application Tracker, SPLOST Projects, Community profiles, Housing and Income Statistics, Economics, and more. | ||
General Inquiries Contact | |
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| Chief Building Official | Buildingofficial@dekalbcountyga.gov |
| Permits / Inspections | PermitInfo@dekalbcountyga.gov |
| Business License | BLicense@dekalbcountyga.gov |
| Planning and Zoning | plansustain@dekalbcountyga.gov |
| Land Development | PermitInfo@dekalbcountyga.gov |
| Watershed | vllee@dekalbcountyga.gov tholmes@dekalbcountyga.gov |
| DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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New! Third-Party Application Notice The Planning and Sustainability Department is soon processing Third-Party Applications. Please be on the lookout for the new guidelines and application forms regarding Third-Party inspections.
Our automated phone system for inspections is currently down for maintenance. To schedule an inspection, please use our online portal at: Important: Only the original permit applicant can schedule inspections through the portal. You must log in with the same username and password used when applying for the permit. New! The Embry Hills & Presidential Parkway Arts & Culture Plan is underway! Click HERE to learn more. New! The DeKalb Stone Mountain Trail Masterplan is underway! Click HERE to learn more. Short-Term Rental Text Amendment Draft - Click HERE to view. e-Permitting Portal - "Rhythm for Civics" - Updates to the County Ordinances to reflect the EPD 2019 Draft. Click HERE.
EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY All new home-based business license applications with NO customer contact will no longer require the business registration affidavit. |
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