Atkinson County, GA

Manufactured home permitting reference · 61 miles from our Folkston lot

As of August 19, 2026 · Verify with the county before permitting - codes, fees and offices change.

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Atkinson County Board of Commissioners (Permits Office)

Address: 86 South Main Street, Pearson, GA 31642

Phone: 912-422-3391

Permits website:
https://atkinsoncounty.org/forms-and-applications/

Health Department (Septic & Well Permits)

Septic and well approvals run through the health department - most counties require the septic permit or existing-system approval before the move-on permit is issued.

Department: Atkinson County Health Department (Southeast Health District)

Address: 461 Albany Avenue East, Pearson, GA 31642

Phone: 855-473-4374

Environmental Health (septic/well): 912-764-0727 (district EH)

Website:
https://sehdph.org/our-counties/

Manufactured home requirements:

  • Georgia rule: septic approval from county Environmental Health comes BEFORE the mobile home move-in permit (GA DPH rule 511-3-1) - call Environmental Health first, especially for a lot with an existing septic system

Manufactured Home Notes

  • County uses a Mobile Home Moving/Set-up Permit Application plus a Mobile Home Pre-Inspection Application (posted on the county forms page)
  • No online code of ordinances found for the county; City of Pearson's code is on Municode separately

Georgia installations must follow the state Rules for Manufactured Homes (O.C.G.A. Title 8-2) using state-licensed installers; a state installation permit and insignia are required, plus the county permits above.

County Packet: Mobile Home Moving/Set-up Permit Application

The county's own permitting packet, with our Manufactured Home Notes summary included as page 1. Source: county website, retrieved August 19, 2026.

Full County Code of Ordinances

This county does not publish its code of ordinances online. Contact the office above for copies of current ordinances.

We deliver and set up in Atkinson County - delivery within 100 miles of Folkston is included, along with a FREE Lifetime Home Warranty on every new home.

Also nearby: Coffee County, GA (70 mi from Folkston) · Berrien County, GA (79 mi from Folkston) · Lanier County, GA (64 mi from Folkston)

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