NOTE: If you are a state licensed contractor and have not previously been issued a permit in the City of Perry, please contact 478-988-2720 prior to online submittals. All submittal attachments must be in a PDF format. Instructional sheets for permit filing can be found on the Building Permit page.

Citizens Self Service Portal FAQ’s
Citizens Self Service Portal Filing Instructions – Commercial
Citizens Self Service Portal Filing Instructions – Residential

Bryan Wood
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Wood, Bryan Bryan Wood
Community Development Director
741 Main Street
Perry, GA 31069
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F: (478) 988-2725
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CD Main
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Sewell, Christine Christine Sewell
Executive Secretary
741 Main Street
Perry, GA 31069
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Emily Carson
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Carson, Emily Emily Carson
Community Planner
741 Main Street
Perry, GA 31069
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emily.carson@perry-ga.gov
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Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Community Development is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the City by enforcing the minimum code requirements adopted by City Council, and by planning for the long-term sustainability of the community.

Questions? Call (478) 988-2720 or email.

Our Responsibilities

The Department strives to provide efficient, customer-oriented service in the following areas:

  • Building Permits and Inspections
  • Code Compliance
  • Engineering
  • Planning and Zoning
  • Short-Term Rentals

Development Timeline

Joint Comprehensive Plan

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Perry City Hall, 808 Carroll Street, Perry

Planning Commission 2024 Hearing Schedule

Planning Commission 2024 Work Session Schedule

Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes

Informational/Public Hearing Notices