Cook County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Cook County Building and Zoning

Address: 1200 S. Hutchinson Avenue, Adel, GA 31620

Phone: 229-896-2266

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: Cook County Health Department (South Health District)

Address: 204 North Parrish Avenue, Adel, GA 31620

Phone: 229-896-3030

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, administers the zoning ordinance (Appendix A of the county code on Municode), and processes zoning/re-zoning applications
• Online permit applications available through a Schneider Geospatial permitting portal
• Administrator: James T. 'Jess' Permenter

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

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