Lowndes County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Valdosta-Lowndes County Inspections Department (joint city-county permit office)

Address: 327 N. Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601

Phone: 229-671-3240

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: Lowndes County Health Department (South Health District)

Address: 206 South Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31601

Phone: 229-333-5257

Website:
https://southhealthdistrict.com/county-health-departments/lowndes-county-health-department/

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

• Manufactured home placement requires building, electrical, and mechanical permits plus a purchase agreement/title/bill of sale with serial number and a current-year tax receipt (or shipping invoice if new).
• One joint Inspections Department serves unincorporated Lowndes County and the cities of Valdosta, Lake Park, Dasher, and Hahira; permits can be purchased online.
• Land use/zoning is governed by the Lowndes County Unified Land Development Code (ULDC): lowndescounty.com/157/Unified-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.

County Packet: Manufactured Home Placement Requirements

The county's own permitting packet, with our Manufactured Home Notes summary included as page 1. Source: county website, retrieved August 19, 2026.

Full County Code of Ordinances

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