Unincorporated Evans County

Any person desiring to place, construct, or replace a structure, addition, or building of any kind in unincorporated Evans County must submit an application. Environmental conservation ordinance also requires permits before buildings, mobile homes, structures, or land are erected, constructed, located, moved, used, subdivided, altered, or disturbed.

• Exempt Utility restoration after nonpayment or weather-related interruption (electrical only)

Note: Electrical permit ordinance does not apply when electrical service is being connected to a commercial business

Building code

Georgia state minimum construction codes apply statewide; county maintains local ordinances for building and placement, electrical permits, manufactured homes, and environmental conservation and onsite sewage management

Owner-builder

County forms require sworn property-owner statements for certain project types

Contractor requirements

Georgia state licensure applies where required, including residential contractor licensure on covered projects over $2,500 and Georgia trade licensure for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related work

1. 01
   Confirm project is in unincorporated Evans County
2. 02
   Submit application or sworn statement to Evans County Code Enforcement with applicant's sworn certificate regarding structure size and site
3. 03
   Obtain Evans County Health Department site approval or onsite sewage management permit if project involves new lot, land disturbance, or onsite sewage management
4. 04
   Pay applicable county fee from current Schedule of Fees
5. 05
   For pre-owned manufactured homes, submit affidavit, photographs, refundable bond or cash deposit, and permit/inspection fees
6. 06
   Arrange required inspection after installation or construction completion

Typical processing time: 30 days (manufactured homes); general building permits have no published timeline

Applications will not be processed until permit fees are paid in full; fees must be paid in advance at time of application

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026 Fiscal Year) before budgeting.

• Contact Evans County Code Enforcement (phone)

Inspection hours

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Typical sequence: Pre-owned manufactured homes are inspected after installation is complete and before certificate of occupancy is issued. Driveway permits also require post-installation certification and Public Works signoff.