Wilcox County, GA

Building & Permitting Office

Department: Wilcox County Board of Commissioners (permits handled through this office)

Address: 103 N Broad Street, Abbeville, GA 31001

Phone: Call us at 912-208-6065 and we'll help you reach the right office.

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: Wilcox County Health Department (South Central Health District)

Address: 1001 Second Avenue, Rochelle, GA 31079

Phone: 229-365-2310

Environmental Health (septic/well): 478-275-6779 (district EH, Dublin)

Website:
https://southcentralhealth.info

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 system evaluations available

Manufactured Home Notes

• No county building/permitting department website or Municode code of ordinances was found
• Mobile home location permits are handled by the Wilcox County Tax Commissioner, 103 North Broad Street, Abbeville, (229) 467-2025; owners must apply within 30 days of placement and annually Jan 1 - Apr 1
• State installation permit ($60, GA Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner) required 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

This county does not publish its code of ordinances online. Contact the office above for copies of current ordinances.