Learn about the City's Tax Bill?
Obtain a Business License?
Look up the City Code and Proposed legislation?
Obtain a Building Permit?
Learn about Fulton County's Homestead Exemption?
Learn about Dekalb County's Homestead Exemption?
Go To Department of Water Frequently Asked Questions
Report a housing code violation?
The Housing Code Enforcement Division is responsible for enforcing maintenance and preservation of existing housing stock and structures mandated by the City of Atlanta Housing Code of 1980 as amended. The Housing Code Enforcement Division inspects all residential structures to ensure compliance with City of Atlanta Housing Code and issues Notice of Non-Compliance as required.
The two main types of violation are damaged/deteriorated structural members and; vacant open structures. If violations are detected, notices including a list of deficiencies are sent to property owners requesting compliance.
Housing Inspectors of the Housing Code Enforcement Division may be contacted Monday through Friday between 8:15 - 10:30 a.m. This time frame has been established so that citizens may discuss problems or register complaints as required.
Questions regarding compliance with the code, violations, or assistance should be directed to the Housing Code Enforcement Division by calling 404.330.6190.
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Report an Abandoned Car?
To report a violation, call 404.330.6190.
There are two(2) kinds of abandoned vehicles:
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Any non-functioning vehicle or any vehicle, which cannot be operated on the public roads.
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A junk vehicle is any vehicle, which is non-operable, or any vehicle, which does not bear a current tag and state sticker, if required.
It is unlawful to allow, keep, maintain, or store an inoperable vehicle on public or private property in the City of Atlanta.
It is unlawful to allow substandard conditions to exist in Housing. Violators are subject to nuisance abatement or prosecution in Municipal Court.
It is also unlawful to liter, dump or allow the existence of overgrowth on vacant lots.
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Report a Trash, Recycling, or Yard Waste problem?
Solid waste, including yard trimmings and other items, is collected from single-family residences by Public Works' Solid Waste Services once a week. Garbage must be placed in approved containers such as Herbie Curbies.
Old appliances, furniture and other bulky items should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day. Atlanta Public Works does not pickup garbage or other disposable items produced by businesses.
For emergency or missed pickup requests or to learn the day of pickup in your neighborhood, please call 404.659.6757.
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Report a Water Leak?
To report a water leak call Customer Service 404.658.6500.
Report a Sewer Maintenance Emergency?
For all Public Works Services Dial (404) 65-WORKS (404.659.6757).
Why have I received a Sanitary Service Fee bill?
Sanitary Service Fees are now collected separately from property taxes. The sanitary service charge is the responsibility of City of Atlanta property owners using City of Atlanta garbage collection. Property owners who rent out their properties should advise their tenants to immediately notify them upon receiving this important bill.
Sanitary service bills are mailed on July 1 and are due August 15 of each year. Call 404.330.6270 for more information. Or click here Sanitary Service Charges. Click here Senior Citizen Discount Sanitary Services Form (explanation).
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Pay Traffic Tickets?
Traffic tickets may now be paid online. Just visit the Online Payment section of this website.
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Learn about the City's Tax Bill?
To learn more about the City's Tax Bill visit the Department of Finance section of this website or click here.
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Obtain a Business License?
All businesses located within the city limits of Atlanta are required to have a Business Tax Certificate (sometimes referred to as a "Business License"). The City of Atlanta's Business Tax Division will assist you in making sure that your business complies with all applicable city ordinances.
You can contact the office by phone, fax, or mail, if you have questions concerning your new or existing Atlanta Business Tax Account.
Phone 404.330.6213
Fax 404.658.7465
Address
City of Atlanta Business Tax Division
55 Trinity Avenue, SW
Suite 1350
Atlanta, Georgia 30335-0317
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Look up the City Code and Proposed legislation?
You can use the search feature at the link to look up city codes click here City code. To look up proposed legislation; it is part of the meetings agenda, take this link Proposed legislation then click the agenda. Both city code and proposed legislation are located on the City Council web site.
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Obtain a Building Permit?
Building Permit Applications are obtained from the Bureau of Buildings located on the third floor of City Hall in Suite 3900. You can contact the Bureau of Buildings by phone, at 404.330.6150 Monday through Friday 8:15 am - 5:00pm.