City Building Permits

Poulan, GA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Poulan, Georgia. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Georgia Worth County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The city publishes a mobile home permit application for lots within Poulan city limits. No broader public-facing city building-permit department page was found.

Department
City of Poulan City Hall
Address
204 Hunton Street SW, Poulan, GA 31781
Phone
229-776-4097
Website
https://www.cityofpoulan.com/city-hall.html

Application Process

  1. Contact City Hall to discuss the proposed work and obtain the relevant city form.
  2. For manufactured-home placements, complete the City of Poulan Application for Mobile Home Permit.
  3. Submit the application with the listed supporting documents and pay the permit fee.
  4. Wait for city review. The mobile-home application states that if the permit is denied, the city will notify the applicant in writing within 10 days of application.
  5. Complete inspection requirements and obtain certificate of occupancy approval after final inspection.

Typical processing time: Mobile-home permit denials are to be issued in writing within 10 days if the permit is denied; no general permit processing estimate found

Source: City of Poulan City Hall

General Requirements

The only public construction-permit form located was the city's mobile home permit application for moving a mobile home onto a lot within the city limits. The city also publishes Chapter 5 building-construction ordinances and Chapter 18 zoning ordinances on its Resources page, but no broader current permit instruction page was found.

Required Documents

  • Property deed and plat
  • Lot rental or lease agreement if applicable
  • Septic tank inspection or compliance report
  • Copy of tax registration form or sticker
  • Copy of HUD registration or HUD approval number
Building code
No current city-specific construction-code adoption page was found. Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes apply statewide, and the city's public mobile-home form also imposes local zoning and utility/septic conditions.
Owner-builder
No public owner-builder rule found
Contractor requirements
The public mobile-home form asks for mover and installer company information. No city-specific contractor-license rule was found on the public pages reviewed. Statewide Georgia licensing rules still apply where applicable.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Mobile-home permit fee is $0.10 per square foot
Payment note
Mobile-home form states the fee must be paid in full before final inspection and certificate of occupancy issuance

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Poulan City Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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Inspection hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed daily 12 PM to 1 PM, closed holidays

Typical inspection sequence: The public mobile-home form supports permit application, installation, inspection notes, final inspection, certificate of occupancy approval, and certificate issuance

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Poulan City Hall before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Poulan Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Poulan, GA?
The only public construction-permit form located was the city's mobile home permit application for moving a mobile home onto a lot within the city limits. The city also publishes Chapter 5 building-construction ordinances and Chapter 18 zoning ordinances on its Resources page, but no broader current permit instruction page was found.
How much does a building permit cost in Poulan, GA?
Fees are calculated as: Mobile-home permit fee is $0.10 per square foot.
How do I apply for a building permit in Poulan, GA?
1. Contact City Hall to discuss the proposed work and obtain the relevant city form. 2. For manufactured-home placements, complete the City of Poulan Application for Mobile Home Permit. 3. Submit the application with the listed supporting documents and pay the permit fee. 4. Wait for city review. The mobile-home application states that if the permit is denied, the city will notify the applicant in writing within 10 days of application. 5. Complete inspection requirements and obtain certificate of occupancy approval after final inspection.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Poulan, GA?
Typical processing time is Mobile-home permit denials are to be issued in writing within 10 days if the permit is denied; no general permit processing estimate found.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Poulan, GA?
Inspections can be scheduled via: .

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