Columbia County, FL

Manufactured home permitting reference · 56 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: Columbia County Building Department (Building & Zoning)

Address: 135 NE Hernando Ave., Lake City, FL 32055

Phone: 386-758-1008

Permits website:
https://www.columbiacountyfla.com/BuildingandZoning.asp

Official code of ordinances:
https://library.municode.com/fl/columbia_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: Florida Department of Health in Columbia County

Address: 135 NE Hernando Ave., Lake City, FL 32055

Phone: 386-758-1068

Environmental Health (septic/well): 386-758-1058

Website:
https://columbia.floridahealth.gov

Manufactured home requirements:

  • Florida septic permits are now a state DEP program, but this county's health department Environmental Health office still takes the applications and issues the permits locally
  • Separate mobile home parks program

Manufactured Home Notes

  • Publishes a dedicated Mobile Home Application checklist for new or used homes; permit fees roughly SW $325, DW $375, TW $425 plus review and special assessment fees
  • Land Development Regulations include mobile-home zoning districts (e.g., RSF/MH mixed single-family/mobile home and RMH-P mobile home park)
  • Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; email bldginfo@columbiacountyfla.com

Florida installations follow FS 320 and Rule 15C-1/15C-2 (DHSMV) with licensed installers and installation decals; county building permits, tie-downs and wind-zone compliance apply.

County Packet: Mobile Home Application - New or Used (2025)

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.

View the Full County Code of Ordinances →

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

Also nearby: Union County, FL (58 mi from Folkston) · Baker County, FL (39 mi from Folkston) · Suwannee County, FL (73 mi from Folkston)

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