Baker County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Baker County Courthouse - County Clerk's Office (permits handled here)

Address: 167 Baker Place, Newton, GA 39870

Phone: 229-734-3004

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: Baker County Health Department (Southwest GA Public Health District)

Address: PO Box 365, Newton, GA 39870

Phone: 229-734-5226

Environmental Health (septic/well): 229-759-3016

Website:
https://swhealthdistrict.org/baker-county/

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

• No dedicated building/permitting department found online; call the county clerk to confirm current permitting practice
• Mobile home owners must get a location permit from the Tax Commissioner (229-734-3010) within 30 days of placement, then annually Jan 1 to Apr 1 for the decal

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.

Full County Code of Ordinances

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