Lanier County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Lanier County Code Enforcement (permits issued at the Tax Assessor's Office)

Address: 56 W Main Street, Suite 2, Lakeland, GA 31635

Phone: 229-482-2090

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: Lanier County Health Department (South Health District)

Address: 114 South Oak Street, Lakeland, GA 31635

Phone: 229-482-3294

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

• All construction permits are obtained at the Tax Assessor's Office at 56 W Main Street, Suite 2.
• County code includes provisions for mobile home decals and for the location/relocation of mobile homes.
• Property inside Lakeland city limits falls under the city's separate Land Development Code.

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.