Brantley
County

Existing septic tank / Existing Well
Existing septic tank / New Well
New septic tank / New Well – $155
Used Mobile Home – Habitability Inspection – (in-County – $60 /out-of-county – $60 +$.53/mile)
New Mobile Home Site Permit – $300 in county
New Mobile Home Site Permit – $600 out of county
Addressing: Verify existing address – no charge / New address – $25
Current tax decal receipt for used manufactured home
State licensed movers & installers can move and set home manufactured homes
A minimum of 1 acre for each home is required

If you are building a ONE or TWO-family dwelling, or mobile home permit you will need:

Existing septic tank / Existing Well
Existing septic tank / New Well
New septic tank / New Well – $155
New septic tank / Existing Well
Bring in two complete sets of house plans or detailed drawings approved by building officials and pay a $25 plan review fee.
Fill out appropriate permit applications and pay fees.
Addressing: Verify existing address – no charge / New address – $25

For COMMERCIAL or INDUSTRIAL structures (new construction, Additions & Alterations):

Owners should contact Brantley County Environmental Health for detailed information concerning environmental health fee and inspections.
Bring in two complete sets of house plans or detailed drawings approved by building officials and pay a $25 plan review fee.
Fill out appropriate permit applications and pay fees (basic fee is $75) if there is electrical, plumbing, or mechanical, additional fees will apply.
Addressing: Verify existing address – no charge / New address – $25

Any type of construction over 120 sq. ft requires a building permit

BUILDING Permit Requirements

The following items and steps are required before a building permit is issued:

Verification from the Brantley County Tax Commissioner’s Office that there is no delinquent tax on the property where the proposed project will take place
Assignment of our verification of a physical 911 address where the project is to take place. Fee for new address: $25.00
Inspection/Permit for septic system/water or access to municipal service. See General Information Sheet for pricing
Assessment of culvert needs by the Brantley County Public Works Department for property accesses a county-maintained road. Access to a property from a state highway must be handled by the Georgia Department of Transportation
Two sets of blueprints or a detailed drawing to include dimensions, placement of walls, plumbing fixtures, counters/cabinets, large appliances, mechanical, and major electrical devices. The inspector reserves the right to reject detailed drawings that he deems inadequate. Commercial – 2 sets of complete plans to include footers/slab, cross members, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
Valuation of the proposed project
The building permit application completed and reviewed with the Brantley County Planning and Building office and signed by the applicant
Site Plan – Must include Lot size/dimensions, setbacks from property lines, water, and sewer locations/tie-ins, elevation, and any buffers.

MANUFACTURED HOME Permit Requirements

The following items and steps are required before a manufactured home permit is issued:

If the unit is pre-owned/used, a Habitability Inspection must be complete on it. Brantley County will inspect units within this county or a county that borders it; a certified inspector of your choice and arranging must complete all others. Inspections handle by Brantley County Planning and Building will be completed following a $60.00 inspection fee within the County, outside the County $60.00 plus .53 cent a mile from Brantley County Planning and Building office and back Assignment of or verification of a physical 911 address where the manufactured will be set-up. The fee for the new address is $25.00 Inspection/Permit for septic system/water or access to municipal service. (Brantley County Environmental Health)
Assessment of culvert needs by the Brantley County Public Works Department for a property that accesses a county-maintained road. Access to a property from a state highway must be handled by the Georgia Department of Transportation
Copy of the title front and back on a pre-own/used manufactured home or the Form 500 & PT41 for a new manufactured home to prove ownership
911 Address where the manufactured is currently located
The name of the landowner where the manufactured home is to be set up
Proof of no delinquent tax on the manufactured home or property where the unit is to be set up
Cost of manufactured home
Year, make, model, & size of the home with the number of bedrooms & bathrooms
State licensed mover and installer

FEE SCHEDULE – Building Permits

Any type of construction greater than 120 square feet requires a building permit

New Construction Residential & Commercial Structures:

$0.40 per square foot for all heated space
$0.25 per square foot for all enclosed un-heated space
$0.15 per square foot on all open and/or covered space (i.e. porches, decks)
Electrical Permit: $15.00, plus $3.00 per 1,000 square feet
Plumbing Permit: $15.00, plus $1.00 per plumbing fixture
Mechanical Permit: $20.00 per unit (new homes). No permit needed for a window unit

Non-Heated/Cooled Accessory Structures:

Enclosed utility, shed detached garages, etc.
$0.15 per square foot or $75 whichever is greater

Open Covered/Uncovered Structures:
Open shelters, lean-to structures, porches, decks, carports, etc
$0.15 per square foot or $75 whichever is greater

Electrical permit: rewire, change out, new service (vacant house/mobile home) $75
Plumbing permit: $75
Mechanical permit: $75
Re-inspection Fee: $50
One re-inspection on residential/commercial new construction is included in the initial permit. Any additional re-inspections will incur the fee
Swimming pools, Hot Tubs, Spas: $85.00 Public use, $70 private
Agricultural buildings: For all new buildings used for agricultural purposes, new constructions, alterations & additions to existing buildings, the building permit fee will be $75. If there is electrical, plumbing or mechanical, additional fees will apply.
After the Fact Permit: Permit issued after construction has started – All fees+100% if fees
Minimum Permit Fee: The minimum permit fee is $75. Any applications below that mark will be rounded up.

Brantley County

PLANNING & BUILDING

Brantley County PLANNING & BUILDING

If you are buying a NEW manufactured home or commercial unit to move onto the new property (vacant lot), You will need:

If you are buying a USED manufactured home or commercial unit to move onto the new property (vacant lot), You will need:

If you are buying a NEW or USED manufactured home or commercial unit to move onto an existing lot, you will need: