Berrien County, GA

Manufactured home permitting reference · 79 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: Berrien County Code Enforcement Office (Planning and Zoning)

Address: 201 N. Davis Street, Nashville, GA 31639

Phone: 229-686-2149

Permits website:
https://berriencountygeorgia.com/planning-and-zoning/

Official code of ordinances:
https://library.municode.com/ga/berrien_county

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: Berrien County Health Department (South Health District)

Address: 600A S. Jefferson Street, Nashville, GA 31639

Phone: 229-686-5411

Website:
https://southhealthdistrict.com

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

  • Office issues building and Mobile Home Installation Inspection permits; MH installation inspection fee listed at $198
  • Serves unincorporated Berrien County plus Alapaha and Ray City; enforces the Land Development Ordinance and building codes

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

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

View the Full County Code of Ordinances →

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

Also nearby: Cook County, GA (87 mi from Folkston) · Lanier County, GA (64 mi from Folkston) · Atkinson County, GA (61 mi from Folkston)

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