Effingham County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Effingham County Building & Fire Inspection Services (Development Services)

Address: 804 S. Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329

Phone: 912-754-2128

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: Effingham County Health Department (Coastal Health District)

Address: 802 Hwy 119 South, Springfield, GA 31329

Phone: 912-754-6484

Environmental Health (septic/well): 912-754-6850

Website:
https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/counties/effingham_county_health_depart_1/

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 inspection typically required for mobile home relocation; Level 3 soil report required for all septic permits

Manufactured Home Notes

• Permit required to construct, move, or change occupancy of any structure, including manufactured home set-ups
• Plans can be submitted in person or electronically via buildinginspections@effinghamcounty.org
• Chapter 14 of the county code covers buildings and building regulations

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: Building Application Requirements

This county provides its packet directly on its own website.

Full County Code of Ordinances

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