Permitting, Inspections & Other Fees/Taxes

Most businesses from time to time will be involved with some permitting or inspections process. The list below provides an overview of major permitting and inspections processes. Most processes will have several steps and may involve different departments. The Responsible Department listed below is the starting point and can advise on next steps.

For construction permits, the City of Savannah’s online electronic tracking system, eTRAC, will be helpful once a business starts the building permitting process.

Process / Activity
Responsible Department
Building
Construction
Renovations
Development Services
912-651-6530
Land clearing
Disturbance
Demolition
Development Services
912-651-6530
ZoningPlanning & Urban Design
912-525-2783
Signs

Banners
Development Services
912-651-6530

Planning & Urban Design
912-525-2783
Flood Plain InformationDevelopment Services
912-651-6530
Excise Taxes/Fees
(Auto rentals, Occupancy, Wholesalers...)
Revenue Department
912-651-6450
Water and Sewer Tapin
Connection Fees
Water and Sewer Planning and Engineering
912-651-6573
Industrial Pretreatment
(Clean Water Act)
Water Reclamation
912-651-6620

Grease Interceptor InspectionsWater Reclamation
912-651-6620

Water (Industrial) ServicesWater and Sewer/Industrial and Domestic Plant
912-964-0698
Fire Safety InspectionsFire and Emergency Services
912-651-6756
Water Remittance (Billing)Revenue Department
912-651-6450

Film (Location) PermitFilm Office
912-651-2360
Right-of-Way Encroachment PetitionClerk of Council
912-651-6441
Dig Safely
800-282-7411
City of Savannah (contact staff)
912-651-6584