How long does a DeKalb temp power permit take?

1–3 business days. In DeKalb County specifically, expect 3–7 business days. PullPermits.ai tracks it and texts you the moment it's approved.

What inspections does a temporary power pole (t-pole) need?

Typically: Temporary service inspection, Utility release. PullPermits.ai books the inspection with DeKalb County for you once the permit is issued.

Anything specific about filing a temp power in DeKalb County?

The CIVICS portal has a CAPTCHA on registration — a one-time, human-assisted account setup. PullPermits.ai has the DeKalb County temp power process encoded, so the right form and any affidavit or account step is handled.

Why do temporary power pole (t-pole) permits get rejected?

The most common reasons: Pole/meter height or grounding not to spec; Filed under the wrong permit type; Not paired with the required general electrical permit. PullPermits.ai checks for these before it files, so you don't lose a day to a kickback.

Temp power permit in DeKalb County, Georgia

To get a temporary power pole (t-pole) permit in DeKalb County, you file an application with the Planning & Sustainability through DeKalb CIVICS portal, pay the fee (typically $50–$130), and pass temporary service inspection. A temporary power pole/service to energize a site during construction — especially common on City of Atlanta jobs, which often pull it as a separate permit. Required to set a temporary service for construction before the permanent service is energized. Atlanta jobs frequently carry it alongside the general electrical permit. PullPermits.ai drafts the whole application, shows you a preview with the fee breakdown, and files it with DeKalb County the moment you tap approve.

Permit type: Temporary Power Pole (T-Pole)
Also called: temp power, T-pole, construction power
Where to file: DeKalb CIVICS portal
Typical fee: $50–$130
Turnaround: 3–7 business days

When it's required

When you need a temp power permit

Required to set a temporary service for construction before the permanent service is energized. Atlanta jobs frequently carry it alongside the general electrical permit.

Typical scope of work

Temporary pole, meter base, and disconnect
Grounding and weatherproofing
Georgia Power coordination for temporary service

Common rejection reasons

Pole/meter height or grounding not to spec
Filed under the wrong permit type
Not paired with the required general electrical permit

PullPermits.ai checks for these before it files, so a DeKalb temp power doesn't bounce back over a fixable detail.

Fees

DeKalb County temp power permit fees

Residential electrical permits typically run about $50–$130.

What a temp power permit costs in DeKalb County
Charge	Amount
DeKalb County temp power permit feeTemporary Power Pole (T-Pole) permits typically run $50–$175 (Atlanta ~$175 per permit) statewide; DeKalb lands in this range.	$50–$130
PullPermits.ai markup on permit feesCity, county, and inspection fees are always passed through at exact cost — no markup, ever.	$0

Figures are approximate and verified against the city or county at filing time. The permit fee you see in your PullPermits.ai preview is exactly what the city or county charges.

Step by step

How to file a temp power permit in DeKalb County

The full process through DeKalb CIVICS portal. Or skip all of it: PullPermits.ai does every step once you approve the preview.

1
Confirm the jurisdiction
Resolve the job address to DeKalb County and confirm a temporary power pole (t-pole) is the right permit type for the scope of work.
2
Prepare credentials and forms
Have your active Georgia electrical license, business license, and insurance on file, plus a dekalb civics portal account (registration is a one-time setup).
3
Draft the application
Describe the temp power scope — temporary pole, meter base, and disconnect — and attach any required documents.
4
Review the fee preview
Check the fee breakdown ($50–$130 in DeKalb) before anything is submitted.
5
File the application in DeKalb CIVICS portal
Submit the temporary power pole (t-pole) application and pay the DeKalb County fee. With PullPermits.ai, you tap "Approve & File" and we do this for you.
6
Track approval and schedule inspection
Wait 3–7 business days, then book temporary service inspection. PullPermits.ai polls status and texts you each update.

Inspections

Temporary service inspection
Utility release

PullPermits.ai requests the inspection with DeKalb County and confirms the appointment back to you by text.

Typical timeline

1–3 business days.

In DeKalb County specifically, plan on 3–7 business days.

You approve, we file

How PullPermits.ai pulls your DeKalb temp power permit

You stay the named applicant. PullPermits.ai drafts the temporary power pole (t-pole) application, files it through DeKalb CIVICS portal under your account, and passes the DeKalb County fee through at exact cost — only after you tap approve.

Step 1
Describe the job
Tell us the DeKalb County address and the temp power 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 and pay the fee at exact cost — nothing is submitted until you approve.
Step 4
Get SMS updates
We poll status, book the inspection, and text you each step to closeout.

DeKalb temp power permit FAQ

How much is a temporary power pole (t-pole) permit in DeKalb County?: In DeKalb County, a temp power 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 temp power permit take?: 1–3 business days. In DeKalb County specifically, expect 3–7 business days. PullPermits.ai tracks it and texts you the moment it's approved.
What inspections does a temporary power pole (t-pole) need?: Typically: Temporary service inspection, Utility release. PullPermits.ai books the inspection with DeKalb County for you once the permit is issued.
Anything specific about filing a temp power in DeKalb County?: The CIVICS portal has a CAPTCHA on registration — a one-time, human-assisted account setup. PullPermits.ai has the DeKalb County temp power process encoded, so the right form and any affidavit or account step is handled.
Why do temporary power pole (t-pole) permits get rejected?: The most common reasons: Pole/meter height or grounding not to spec; Filed under the wrong permit type; Not paired with the required general electrical permit. PullPermits.ai checks for these before it files, so you don't lose a day to a kickback.

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Working a job somewhere else? Find your jurisdiction by address or read the temp power permit guide.

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