Atlanta continues to grow as one of the Southeast’s major hubs for tech, business, and home development. With older homes being renovated and new neighborhoods expanding across the Metro area, homeowners can qualify for programs that help reduce the cost of electrical upgrades. If you’re planning a panel upgrade, EV charger installation, or major electrical repair, here are a few local resources and incentives that may apply to Atlanta homeowners.
City and County Resources
If your property is inside Atlanta’s city limits, you’ll need a permit from the Office of Buildings, City of Atlanta (part of the Department of City Planning) to install, repair or replace electrical systems.
- Online applications: use the city’s digital permitting portal.
- Address: 55 Trinity Ave SW, Suite 3900, Atlanta, GA 30303.
- Phone: 404-330-6906.
A licensed electrician like Kalahari Electrical Services can handle the permit application and inspection coordination for you. Always verify your electrician is properly licensed; use the
Georgia Secretary of State website to confirm credentials. For instance, if you look up Kalahari Electrical Services, you’ll find our license number (EN213186).
- In both cases, you’ll have to get a permit for any project that includes modifying your electrical infrastructure.
- Getting a permit takes anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on how complex your project is.
- You’ll have to pay a permit fee, which can vary based on the size of your home and the value of the project.
- Licensed electricians like the experts from Kalahari Electrical Services can apply for an electrical permit on your behalf, and handle the final inspection with the city or county’s building department.
- To make sure you’re working with a licensed electrician, you can use the Georgia Secretary of State website.