Colquitt County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Colquitt County Compliance Department (building inspections and permits)

Address: P.O. Box 517, Moultrie, GA 31776

Phone: 229-616-7417

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: Colquitt County Health Department (Southwest GA Public Health District)

Address: 214 W Central Avenue, Moultrie, GA 31768

Phone: 229-589-8464

Website:
https://swhealthdistrict.org/colquitt-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

Manufactured Home Notes

• County code Chapter 34 specifically covers Manufactured Homes and Trailers; Chapter 10 covers Buildings and Building Regulations
• Construction permit application is available as a PDF on the county site; City of Moultrie runs its own building/permitting office (229-985-1974) for city limits

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: Construction Permit Application (incl. manufactured homes)

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.