Dougherty County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Dougherty County Planning and Development Services

Address: Government Center, 222 Pine Avenue, Room 100, Albany, GA 31701

Phone: 229-438-3901

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

Address: 1710 S. Slappey Blvd, Albany, GA 31701

Phone: 229-638-6424

Environmental Health (septic/well): 229-438-3943

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

• Department issues building permits and manufactured home location permits and enforces building codes and zoning for the county
• Dougherty County Code Enforcement is in the same building at 222 Pine Avenue, 229-438-3913
• Statewide note: installers must purchase a $60 state installation permit from the GA Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner for each new or pre-owned manufactured home installed

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.