Emanuel County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Emanuel County Building Inspection & Code Enforcement

Address: 124 N. Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401

Phone: 478-237-6514

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: Emanuel County Health Department (East Central Health District)

Address: 50 Highway 56 North, Swainsboro, GA 30401

Phone: 478-237-7501

Website:
https://ecphd.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

Manufactured Home Notes

• Permit required for manufactured home set-ups; homes built 1977 or earlier are NOT permitted, 1978 or newer allowed if structurally sound and HUD/GA DCA-approved
• County code has a dedicated Chapter 34 - Manufactured Homes
• Office hours Mon-Thu 8-5:30, Fri 8-12

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: Mobile Home Permit Application

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.