Alpharetta sits in North Fulton County, and electrical work in the city must meet local permitting and inspection requirements before it is considered complete. Permits are typically pulled through the City of Alpharetta for work inside city limits, and our team handles that process so your project stays code-compliant. Beyond compliance, there are real opportunities to offset the cost of electrical upgrades. Georgia Power offers rebates and incentive programs that can apply to qualifying home electrification and efficiency improvements, and it is worth checking their current offerings before you start a project. The federal EV charger tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026, so it does not apply to a new installation. Programs and eligibility rules change over time, so we encourage Alpharetta residents to confirm current details directly with Georgia Power and a tax professional. We are glad to coordinate our electrical work so it supports those goals.
City and County Resources
The City of Alpharetta's Community Development Department, Building Division, handles residential electrical permits for properties within city limits. Applications, payments, and inspection scheduling are managed through the Alpharetta Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal. Note that some properties with an Alpharetta mailing address may actually fall under unincorporated Fulton County jurisdiction, which has separate permitting requirements, so verify your exact jurisdiction before applying.
- The City of Alpharetta requires permits for most new electrical installations, major repairs, and alterations.
- Apply for permits, pay fees, and schedule inspections through the Alpharetta CSS Portal online.
- Some 'Alpharetta' addresses may fall under unincorporated Fulton County; verify your jurisdiction by address before applying.
- Georgia adopted the 2023 NEC effective January 1, 2025; new work must meet updated standards.
- Call 811 or visit georgia811.com at least three business days before any digging project to have underground utilities marked.