Troup County Community Development is also responsible for issuing new business licenses / occupational tax certificates, as well as renewing existing business licenses / occupational tax certificates.

Anyone doing business in unincorporated Troup County is required to have a business license (occupational tax certificate). Business licenses can only be obtained through the Building, Zoning, and Planning Department Office; no other entity is authorized to issue a Troup County business license. 

If a state license is required for your business, you must provide a copy with your application. Additional information may be required, depending on the type of business you are operating and/or the location of your business. All business locations must meet the necessary requirements of a Troup County Fire Department inspection and a Troup County Building Department inspection. All business licenses expire on December 31st. You must renew your license before January 1st of each year.

The following permit and/or applications are available for your convenience, with instructions about the application process detailed below. If you have questions about these forms or the application process, please call +706 883 1650 for more information.

Troup County Guide to Starting a Business

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  • Guide to Starting a Business in Troup County
  • Troup County Renewal Business License Application & Requirements01 24
  • New Business License Occupational Tax Certificate Application Packet Forms
  • Home Occupation Business License Packet Forms
  • Commercial Development Guide
  • Residential Permitting Guidebook
  • Land Plat Review and Recording Procedures
  • Monthly Reports 2021-2025
  • Phone Numbers to Report Illegal Burning
  • Troup County Community Development Fee Schedule
  • Valuation Fee Schedule
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