Bryan County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Bryan County Community Development - Building and Codes Division

Address: 51 N. Courthouse Street, Pembroke, GA 31321 (also 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive, Suite 111, Richmond Hill, GA 31324)

Phone: 912-653-3898 (Pembroke) / 912-756-3177 (Richmond Hill)

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: Bryan County Health Department (Coastal Health District)

Address: 430 Ledford Street, Pembroke, GA 31321

Phone: 912-653-4331

Environmental Health (septic/well): 912-653-4333 (Pembroke EH); Richmond Hill EH 912-756-2636

Website:
https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/counties/bryan_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 inspection typically required for mobile home relocation; Level 3 soil report (GA Certified Soil Classifier) required for all septic permits

Manufactured Home Notes

• County code Chapter 107 is dedicated to Manufactured Homes
• County offers digital permitting/plan submission through its Community Development portal

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 Permit Application

This county provides its packet directly on its own website.

Full County Code of Ordinances

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