Overview
Savannah Development Services provides City construction review and eTRAC tracking. Confirm City rather than Chatham County jurisdiction and any outside approvals identified by the checklist.
Authority
City Development Services
Tracking
eTRAC
Trades
Select a trade for its permit path, licensing, code resources, fees and filing pitfalls.
Stand-alone residential electrical
Savannah Development ServicesApplicable Code
Georgia electrical code and amendments; confirm current cycle.
License Requirement
Appropriate Georgia electrical/low-voltage qualification.
License Fee
Georgia board schedule
CEUs
Credential-specific renewal
Permit Fee
2025 schedule residential general electrical under $75,000, excluding additions/new construction: $40 + $5 technology.
Plan Review Time
Verify the stand-alone versus all-inclusive project category.
Common Pitfalls
- Generator work has a different listed flat category.
- Do not use the under-$75,000 category for a new addition.
Permit-to-closeout workflow
Select the scope
Confirm City jurisdiction, use and flood/historic approvals.
Prepare application
Complete checklist and supporting/outside approvals.
Submit and track
Use Development Services instructions and eTRAC.
Resolve review
Pay review at application and permit at issuance as assessed.
Schedule inspections
Provide permit number and job address to the appropriate office.
Finish the project
Clear building/trade/fire finals and occupancy requirements.
Permit fees and worked estimates
The actual City-linked three-page schedule states effective January 1, 2025, revised August 2025.
| Trade | Permit fee | License fee |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-alone residential electrical | 2025 schedule residential general electrical under $75,000, excluding additions/new construction: $40 + $5 technology. | Georgia board schedule |
| Heaters and general plumbing | 2025 qualifying residential stand-alone heater/general plumbing: $40 + $5 technology. | State board schedule |
| Residential AC and conditioned air | 2025 qualifying residential new AC stand-alone category under $75,000: $60 + $5 technology. | State board schedule |
| Systems and acceptance coordination | Request fire assessment separately; Development Services extra-inspection row is $100, not a full fire-system quote. | System credential schedule |
| Buildings and all-inclusive scopes | 2025 new construction/renovations $75,000+: $8 per $1,000 through $5 million, plus technology and separate review. | State contractor schedule |
Codes and amendments
Use Georgia-adopted technical codes with applicable state amendments and Savannah land-use/flood requirements. Confirm the edition for the application rather than equating fee-schedule year with code year.
Submission checklist
Homeowner rules
The residential guide requires the homeowner to live in the residence, not self-perform for rental property, have no permit at another address within two years, accept responsibility and use licensed contractors for work not self-performed. Confirm all listed conditions with the City.
Inspections and closeout
Use the City inspection instructions and supply the permit number/job address. Coordinate required stages and all final approvals before occupancy.