Generator permit in DeKalb County, Georgia
To get a standby generator installation permit in DeKalb County, you file an application with the Planning & Sustainability through DeKalb CIVICS portal, pay the fee (typically $50–$130), and pass electrical final. Permitting a permanently installed standby generator with an automatic transfer switch — often paired with a gas permit. Required for any permanently wired standby generator and transfer switch. Many jurisdictions require a separate mechanical/gas permit for the fuel line. PullPermits.ai filing in DeKalb is on the way — join the waitlist to hear when it's live.
- Permit type
- Standby Generator Installation
- Also called
- whole-home generator, Generac install, standby generator
- Where to file
- DeKalb CIVICS portal
- Typical fee
- $50–$130
- Turnaround
- 3–7 business days
When it's required
When you need a generator permit
Required for any permanently wired standby generator and transfer switch. Many jurisdictions require a separate mechanical/gas permit for the fuel line.
Typical scope of work
- Generator set on pad with disconnect
- Automatic or manual transfer switch
- Branch/feeder wiring and bonding
- Coordination with a gas permit where applicable
Common rejection reasons
- Transfer switch listing/spec not provided
- Missing the companion gas permit
- Setback or placement detail not shown
Fees
DeKalb County generator permit fees
Residential electrical permits typically run about $50–$130.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County generator permit feeStandby Generator Installation permits typically run $60–$175 statewide; DeKalb lands in this range. | $50–$130 |
| PullPermits.ai markup on permit feesYou pay city, county, and inspection fees directly, at exact cost — no markup, ever. | $0 |
Figures are approximate. The city or county sets the final fee, and you pay it on its own payment page at exact cost.
Step by step
How to file a generator permit in DeKalb County
The full process through DeKalb CIVICS portal.
- 1Confirm the jurisdictionResolve the job address to DeKalb County and confirm a standby generator installation is the right permit type for the scope of work.
- 2Prepare credentials and formsHave your active Georgia electrical license, business license, and insurance on file, plus a dekalb civics portal account (registration is a one-time setup).
- 3Draft the applicationDescribe the generator scope — generator set on pad with disconnect — and attach any required documents.
- 4Review the fee previewCheck the fee breakdown ($50–$130 in DeKalb) before anything is submitted.
- 5File the application in DeKalb CIVICS portalSubmit the standby generator installation application and pay the DeKalb County fee.
- 6Track approval and schedule inspectionWait 3–7 business days, then book electrical final.
Inspections
- Electrical final
- Gas/mechanical inspection (separate permit, if fuel line involved)
Once the permit is issued, you schedule these with DeKalb County.
Typical timeline
2–7 business days; longer where plan review applies.
In DeKalb County specifically, plan on 3–7 business days.
You approve, we file
How PullPermits.ai will pull your DeKalb generator permit
You stay the named applicant. PullPermits.ai drafts the standby generator installation application and files it through DeKalb CIVICS portal under your account — only after you tap approve. You pay the DeKalb County fee directly, at exact cost. DeKalb is on our rollout list; this is how it works in Atlanta today.
- Step 1
Describe the job
Tell us the DeKalb County address and the generator scope. Your credentials are already on file.
- Step 2
Review the preview
See the full application and the fee breakdown in plain English before anything is filed.
- Step 3
Tap Approve & File
We file with DeKalb County; you pay its fee directly, at exact cost — nothing is submitted until you approve.
- Step 4
Get email updates
We track the status and email you each update until the permit is decided.
DeKalb generator permit FAQ
- How much is a standby generator installation permit in DeKalb County?
- In DeKalb County, a generator permit typically runs $50–$130. Residential electrical permits typically run about $50–$130. PullPermits.ai never marks up the city or county fee.
- How long does a DeKalb generator permit take?
- 2–7 business days; longer where plan review applies. In DeKalb County specifically, expect 3–7 business days.
- What inspections does a standby generator installation need?
- Typically: Electrical final, Gas/mechanical inspection (separate permit, if fuel line involved). You schedule them with DeKalb County once the permit is issued.
- Anything specific about filing a generator in DeKalb County?
- The CIVICS portal has a CAPTCHA on registration — a one-time, human-assisted account setup.
- Why do standby generator installation permits get rejected?
- The most common reasons: Transfer switch listing/spec not provided; Missing the companion gas permit; Setback or placement detail not shown.
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