Brooks County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Brooks County Development Services

Address: 610 S Highland Rd, Quitman, GA 31643

Phone: 229-263-5561

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: Brooks County Health Department (South Health District)

Address: 500 East Courtland, Quitman, GA 31643

Phone: 229-263-7585

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 permits plus mobile home placement or movement permits, electrical and plumbing permits
• Chief Building Official/Zoning Administrator Jarod Lanier 229-305-4459; Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Terrance Vinson 229-563-8233
• County code not found on Municode; ordinances maintained by Development Services

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.