A license (Occupational Tax Certificate) is required to operate a business within the Metter city limits. A business license is a legal document that allows you to start and maintain your business. Application for a business license can be filed with the Metter City Clerk upon forms prescribed by the city and made available at Metter City Hall or in the section below.

Application for a license for the sale of beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits in the City of Metter can be filed with the Metter City Clerk. The application shall be subscribed by the applicant under oath and fully completed and executed. The licensing process includes registering at Metter City Hall for fingerprinting and a background check. The applicant must also run a public notice in the local newspaper for two weeks. Once all of the requirements have been met, the application is brought before the Mayor and Council for approval. The Alcohol License application is available below.

For license inquiries, contact:
Angie Conner, Metter City Clerk
P.O. Box 74, Metter, GA 30439
912-685-2527
Email Angie Conner

Please note that the PDF forms below would need to be opened in Adobe Reader in order to fill & submit those online.

• Address/Name Change Form

• Instruction Sheet-Checklist for new Businesses

• Business License Application

• Alcohol License Application

• Affidavit Verifying Status

• Private Employer Affidavit

• Home Occupation Ordinance Sheet

• Building Permit Application

• Carport-Utility Building Permit

The Community Center is available to rent for special events. 

• Community Center Rental Policy

•  Community Center Application

Metter, Georgia’s historic 1902 Central of Georgia train depot is available to rent for special events.

• Depot Policy Form

• Depot Contract Application

• Driveway Permit Application

• Download the rules and procedures for seeking political office in Metter, Georgia

• Electrical Permit Application

• Fence Permit Application

Operation of a golf cart on City of Metter streets requires a permit.

• Motorized Carts Ordinance

• Motorized Carts Application

The City of Metter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability or any other illegal discrimination.

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process because of a disability should notify the City of Metter City Clerk at 912-685-2527.

• Application for Employment with the City of Metter

Mobile homes sited on property within the City of Metter require a permit from the City.

• Mobile Home Permit Application

• Parade Permit Application

The City of Metter, Downtown park, and additional parks, can be reserved for special events.

• Park Regulations

• Park Application

• Permit to Exceed Ordinance

• Permit to Exceed Application

Signs within the City of Metter must comply with the City of Metter’s sign ordinance and require a permit.

• Sign Ordinance

• Sign Permit

• Special Event Permit Ordinance

• Application for Special Event Alcohol Permit

• Special Event Permit

• Temporary Vendor & Transient Merchant Ordinance Sheet

• Temporary Vendor License Application

For water billing questions or to start water services, contact City Hall at 912-685-2527. Also, please refer to our frequently asked questions.

• Application for Water Buying

• Water & Sewer Application  (Please provide Picture ID, Rent Receipt, or Loan Agreement of home purchase)

• Water/Sewer Main Application ( For water/sewer tap's )

• Water Disconnect Form

• Credit for Water Leak Application

• 1-Day Cleanup Application

• 10-Day Cleanup Application

The 1-day cleanup is only for landlords who want to clean their rental property between tenants. The City will turn on the water for 1 days for a flat rate of $30. There is no charge for the usage. This saves the landlord from having to turn on the water in their name ($175 deposit, $45 service fee ) and pay for water usage. 

The 10-day cleanup is only for landlords who want to clean their rental property between tenants. The City will turn on the water for 10 consecutive days for a flat rate of $45. There is no charge for the usage. This saves the landlord from having to turn on the water in their name ($175 deposit, $45 service fee) and pay for water usage.

• Zoning Amendment Application

• Variance/Appeal/Conditional Use of the Metter Zoning Ordinance Application