Ben Hill County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Ben Hill County Building/Licenses/Zoning

Address: 402-A East Pine Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750

Phone: 229-426-5100

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: Ben Hill County Health Department (South Health District)

Address: 251 Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750

Phone: 229-426-5288

Website:
https://southhealthdistrict.com/county-health-departments/ben-hill-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
• Existing septic system evaluation required before relocating a mobile home onto a lot with an existing system (district form)

Manufactured Home Notes

• Inspection requests: 229-457-3618; county posts building permit requirements doc on its site
• Mobile homes are checked for current decals; location permit due with ad valorem taxes by April 1 each year
• City of Fitzgerald has its own building office for in-city properties (fitzgeraldga.org/building.html)

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: Manufactured Home Setup Permit Requirements

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

Codes change often, so we link you straight to the county's official, always-current version.