County Accelerates Process for Some Permits, Licenses

DeKalb County residents trying to start a home-based business can now submit their business license application and required documents to the county, receive an over-the-counter review and leave with a business license the same day. This new process eliminates repeat trips to the county and weeks of waiting to get a license.

For businesses moving into an existing office or retail space of less than 3,000 square feet where there are no changes to the space, DeKalb is now offering a Move-in As Is Affidavit in lieu of the business owner submitting professionally prepared plans. This enhancement will save proprietors hundreds if not thousands of dollars while reducing the time from application submission to business opening from four to six weeks to seven to 10 days.

This article was prepared by the county and edited for publication.