Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate. Build-out permits come from the same office.
Checked Oct 17, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 3 of 6: Approve the space
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your city or county planning and building department.
Sources and dates
City of Atlanta Office of Buildings. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing the lease; most occupation tax offices ask for the zoning sign-off and a certificate of occupancy for the address before issuing the certificate.
Your city or county planning and building department.
Step 3 of 6, approve the space. The steps before it: set up the business and register for tax.
Who needs a zoning approval and certificate of occupancy in Georgia?
