Charlton County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Charlton County Building Permits & Code Enforcement

Address: 68 Kingsland Drive, Suite C, Folkston, GA 31537

Phone: 912-496-3826

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: Charlton County Health Department (Southeast Health District)

Address: 2587 Third Street, Folkston, GA 31537

Phone: 855-473-4374

Environmental Health (septic/well): 912-764-0727 (district EH)

Website:
https://sehdph.org/our-counties/

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

• Pre-owned mobile homes moved within or into the county must first be inspected and approved by a Charlton County building inspector
• Mobile homes may only be set up by an installer registered and licensed by the State of Georgia
• County code Chapter 150 covers manufactured homes and trailers, including standards for relocated/pre-owned units

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: Mobile Home Move-On Permit Application Packet

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.