jaspector
§ GA Worth County
City building permits

Poulan

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

Last verified
April 2026
On this page 6
§ 01

Permit authority

City of Poulan City Hall

Street address
204 Hunton Street SW, Poulan, GA 31781
Coverage
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.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Poulan

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.

Note: No public exempt-work list 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.
§ 03

Application process

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

  1. 01
    Contact City Hall to discuss the proposed work and obtain the relevant city form.
  2. 02
    For manufactured-home placements, complete the City of Poulan Application for Mobile Home Permit.
  3. 03
    Submit the application with the listed supporting documents and pay the permit fee.
  4. 04
    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. 05
    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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Poulan building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Mobile-home permit fee is $0.10 per square foot

Mobile-home form states the fee must be paid in full before final inspection and certificate of occupancy issuance

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Direct coordination with City Hall; no standalone inspection scheduler found (phone)
Inspection hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed daily 12 PM to 1 PM, closed holidays

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Poulan permits

01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Poulan, GA?
Building permit fees in Poulan, GA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Mobile-home permit fee is $0.10 per square foot.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Poulan, GA?
To apply for a building permit in Poulan, GA, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Poulan, GA?
Building permit processing times in Poulan, GA typically run Mobile-home permit denials are to be issued in writing within 10 days if the permit is denied; no general permit processing estimate found. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Poulan, GA?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Poulan, GA via: Direct coordination with City Hall; no standalone inspection scheduler found.
last verified April 2026 source City of Poulan City Hall ↗ entry id permits/georgia/worth/poulan

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Poulan City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

§   Adjacent

Other jurisdictions in Worth County.

Same county, different permit office. Click for that jurisdiction's full guide.

All Worth County jurisdictions →