Deck Construction Permits in Macon-Bibb County

Local Rule

Macon-Bibb County Building and Fire Safety Department

Macon-Bibb follows the Georgia-adopted small-deck exemption of 200 square feet, 30 inches above grade and freestanding, but layers a separate value-based trigger on top: the county's own Planning & Zoning permit process confirms any construction exceeding $2,500 requires a Building Permit regardless of the size-based exemption. The county's own Construction Permit Fee Schedule sets a flat $50 charge for the set-up of a structure including foundation, steps, decks and landings, plus $35 per trade permitted, and values unheated/uncooled areas including porches and decks at $15 per square foot for permit fee calculation purposes. New state construction codes apply to all applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026, with a transition window for applications filed before February 1, 2026.

Source · Verified September 2026

Macon-Bibb County Building Department

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How This Compares to Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County's own rule is shown above (Depends on project scope). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Macon-Bibb County Building and Fire Safety Department

Any construction exceeding $2,500 in value requires a Building Permit in Macon-Bibb County - a low threshold that covers the great majority of deck projects.

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