Rewire permit in DeKalb County, Georgia
To get a whole-home rewiring permit in DeKalb County, you file an application with the Planning & Sustainability through DeKalb CIVICS portal, pay the fee (typically $50–$130), and pass rough-in (walls open). Replacing the branch wiring throughout a home — a larger-scope electrical permit, sometimes with rough-in inspections and plan review. Required when replacing branch circuits throughout a dwelling, common with knob-and-tube or aluminum-wiring remediation and gut renovations. PullPermits.ai filing in DeKalb is on the way — join the waitlist to hear when it's live.
- Permit type
- Whole-Home Rewiring
- Also called
- house rewire, electrical rewiring, knob and tube replacement
- Where to file
- DeKalb CIVICS portal
- Typical fee
- $50–$130
- Turnaround
- 3–7 business days
When it's required
When you need a rewire permit
Required when replacing branch circuits throughout a dwelling, common with knob-and-tube or aluminum-wiring remediation and gut renovations.
Typical scope of work
- Replace branch circuit wiring and devices
- New or reworked panel and grounding
- Smoke/CO and AFCI/GFCI to current NEC
- Rough-in before close-up, then final
Common rejection reasons
- Scope/valuation under-stated for the work performed
- Rough-in inspection skipped before close-up
- Missing AFCI/GFCI or smoke/CO compliance notes
Fees
DeKalb County rewire permit fees
Residential electrical permits typically run about $50–$130.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County rewire permit feeWhole-Home Rewiring permits typically run $75–$250 (often valuation-based) 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 rewire permit in DeKalb County
The full process through DeKalb CIVICS portal.
- 1Confirm the jurisdictionResolve the job address to DeKalb County and confirm a whole-home rewiring 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 rewire scope — replace branch circuit wiring and devices — 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 whole-home rewiring application and pay the DeKalb County fee.
- 6Track approval and schedule inspectionWait 3–7 business days, then book rough-in (walls open).
Inspections
- Rough-in (walls open)
- Final electrical inspection
Once the permit is issued, you schedule these with DeKalb County.
Typical timeline
3–10 business days; valuation-based fees in some counties.
In DeKalb County specifically, plan on 3–7 business days.
You approve, we file
How PullPermits.ai will pull your DeKalb rewire permit
You stay the named applicant. PullPermits.ai drafts the whole-home rewiring 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 rewire 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 rewire permit FAQ
- How much is a whole-home rewiring permit in DeKalb County?
- In DeKalb County, a rewire 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 rewire permit take?
- 3–10 business days; valuation-based fees in some counties. In DeKalb County specifically, expect 3–7 business days.
- What inspections does a whole-home rewiring need?
- Typically: Rough-in (walls open), Final electrical inspection. You schedule them with DeKalb County once the permit is issued.
- Anything specific about filing a rewire in DeKalb County?
- The CIVICS portal has a CAPTCHA on registration — a one-time, human-assisted account setup.
- Why do whole-home rewiring permits get rejected?
- The most common reasons: Scope/valuation under-stated for the work performed; Rough-in inspection skipped before close-up; Missing AFCI/GFCI or smoke/CO compliance notes.
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Working a job somewhere else? Find your jurisdiction by address or read the rewire permit guide.
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