Administrative Services

Administrative services available at Centerville City Hall include the issuance of licenses and permits, scheduling building inspections, processing property tax and utility payments, and more. Our city staff will happily guide you through the administrative processes and answer all related questions.

General information about Centerville’s services is available by contacting:

City Clerk

Krista Bedingfield

478-953-4734

ext. 203

300 E. Church St.
Centerville, GA 31028

Licensing Process

Business License

If you want to open and operate a business in the City of Centerville, you must complete the business license application process. According to our code of ordinances, all commercial and home-based businesses operating within the city must be licensed. Business license applications are available at City Hall, 300 E. Church Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.  – 5 p.m.

You can also download a business license application here:

Business License Renewal Application can be found here.

Please submit your application to the City Clerk’s office. If you have questions about the business licensing process, please contact the City’s Clerk’s office at (478) 953-4734 or email cityclerk@centerville.mgacoxmail.com.

Alcohol License

All businesses that offer alcohol sales must complete both the commercial business license application and the alcohol license forms listed below. If you need additional information or have questions regarding the alcohol licensing process, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (478) 953-4734 or at cityclerk@centerville.mgacoxmail.com.

Building Inspections

The City of Centerville’s Building Inspection Department enforces and administers the city’s construction codes. Building codes cover not only structural aspects of construction, but also all electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sewer and water, and fire codes. Building codes ensure construction activities meet standards of code compliance, whether the work is completed by a hired contractor or a private homeowner.

The Building Inspections Department issues permits within the City of Centerville. Building permits cannot be issued until building plans are received and approved by the Centerville Building Inspector and Utilities Superintendent.

Construction Permit Applications can be found here.

The Building Inspections Department issues permits for areas including but not limited to:

  • New residential and commercial construction
  • Additions/alterations to existing residential and commercial structures
  • Miscellaneous changes, repairs, or total replacement of electrical, plumbing, and heating and air systems in all structures
  • Installation/relocation of mobile homes in approved mobile home parks by approved movers. Proof of purchase of county tag is required (decal & county receipt)
  • Installation of swimming pools

If you are not sure about your specific building permitting needs, please contact John Burt, building inspector, at 478-953-7871 ext 242 or jburt@centerville.mgacoxmail.com.

Building Inspector

John Burt

478-953-7871

ext. 242

300 E. Church St.
Centerville, GA 31028

Payment of Property Taxes

The Centerville City Clerk’s office collects personal and real property taxes for the city. Your property tax bill includes a description of your property, any applicable exemptions, and the current millage rate.

Property taxes can now be paid online by clicking here.

The Houston County Tax Assessor conducts tax assessments for the City of Centerville. If you have questions about the assessed value of your property, please contact the Houston County Tax Assessor’s office at (478) 218-4750 or visit their website by clicking here.

All persons owning property are subject to city ad valorem taxation. Those who fail to make a payment on or before the due date will be subject to a penalty. All ad valorem taxes shall bear interest per month from the date the tax is due until the date the tax is paid in full.

Homestead Exemption for person’s aged 70 years or over.

Property Owners living in their home that are 70 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the year the exemption is being requested are eligible to apply for the exemption of City ad valorem taxes on their homestead. Homestead exemptions are processed in the City Clerk’s office in City Hall.

The Application for the Senior Exemption and the requirements can be found here.

For additional information on property taxes, please contact the city clerk’s office at (478) 953-4734.

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