Building, Planning and Zoning
Troup County Government Center
100 Ridley Avenue, First Floor, Suite 1300
LaGrange, Georgia 30240
Phone: 706-883-1650
Fax: 706-883-1653
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Chief Building Official: Harold Edmondson
The Building Department conducts inspections related to the proper construction and maintenance of buildings in Troup County. These inspections help insure public safety, health and general welfare by enforcing various Standard Codes in relation to building, fire prevention, grading, housing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, swimming pools, setbacks, proper zoning, and flood plain regulations.
The department also handles the county address system and issues permits for all types of systems and buildings.
Anyone doing any type of business in unincorporated Troup County is required to have a business license. Business licenses can only be obtained through the Building, Zoning and Planning Department Office. No other entity or business is authorized to issue Troup County business licenses. You can download this Doing Business in Troup County, Georgia document for information and contacts on doing business in Troup County.
For information on the Business and Occupational Tax Ordinance, Alcohol Ordinance, and other items, view the Troup County Code of Ordinances.
The following permit applications are available for your convenience, with instructions about the application process detailed below. If you have questions about these forms or the application process, please call (706) 883-1650 for more information.
Building Permit
Business License
Driveway Permit
Land Disturbance
• Completed applications for new businesses must be brought to the Building Department on the first floor at the Troup County Government Center.
• New applications are not accepted by e-mail, online, or by postal service.
• If a state license is required for your business, you must provide a copy with your application.
• Other information may be required, depending on the type of business you are operating.
• A short questionnaire must be completed at the time you make your application.
• Processing time varies, but usually takes less than two weeks.
• All licenses expire December 31st. You must renew your license between January 1st and February 15th in order to avoid penalties.
• All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses must be renewed by December 31st in order to comply with State Law.
• If you close your business, please contact the Building Department at 706-883-1650.