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Building Permits And Inspections|Manufactured Home Permit
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ATTENTION!!
Effective January 1, 2026, the Development Service Center will no longer accept cash. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Types of manufactured homes
According to Georgia State Law, there are two types of mobile homes; manufactured or mobile.
A manufactured home is built to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD Code) and displays a red certification label on the exterior of each transportable section. The HUD Code provides the design and construction requirements for the home, with some modifications permitted for on-site completion. Manufactured homes are built in the controlled environment of a manufacturing plant and are transported in one or more sections on a permanent chassis.
A mobile home is a factory-built dwelling built prior to June 15, 1976, to standards other than the HUD Code, (pre-HUD Code Home) that were acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction or introduction of the home into the state.
Requirements in Cherokee County
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All homes to be installed in Cherokee County must be manufactured homes.
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Mobile homes installed prior to August 25, 1991 are permitted to remain as legal non-conforming land uses.
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Single-wide manufactured homes are permitted only on AG (Agricultural) zoned property.
- Minimum floor area of 900 square feet
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A building permit is required for the installation of a manufactured home. Cherokee County will verify by review of the survey/plat of the property and on-site inspections that the home is installed in compliance with building codes and zoning regulations.
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Properties on septic and or well, will require prior Environmental Health Department approvals
Permitting Process
To begin the process for a Manufactured Home Permit, please review this guide entirely. For additional questions and information, please call the Development Service Center at 770-721-7810 or email us at [email protected]
The following items are required in order to obtain a permit;
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Septic permit –you must apply with the Office of Environmental Health prior to applying with us
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Approved driveway permit
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Approved address assigned by GIS Department (for new homes)
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A Completed Manufactured Home Permit Application
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Proof of ownership - you must present your bill of sale, title, MSO (manufacturer statement of origin) or invoice
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Proof of water service
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Permit fees and impact fees
- State licensed installer's information and a copy of their state license
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House location plan – This could be a survey of your property or a plat. You can obtain a copy (if available) at the office of Deeds and Records. Use the following checklist to ensure site plan is complete. Please see example below, you can draw on a copy of your property survey.
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Fees
Building Permit Fee permit fee calculator
Certificate of Occupancy $50.00
Re-inspection fees $25.00 (if applicable)
Impact fees for all new homes $ 2,560.59 (does not apply to change outs)
We accept check, cashiers check, money order and credit/debit cards (a 3% convenience fee will apply to card payments)
*All fees are due at time of application.
Additions and alterations to a manufactured/mobile home will require a permit
Mobile Home Taxation
Manufactured/Mobile Homes are considered personal property and are taxable in the State of Georgia. If you are locating a manufactured home in Cherokee County, you must contact the Tax Assessor’s Office and register your home as soon as possible. Each year every manufactured/mobile home owner shall pay all taxes due to the Tax Commissioner’s Office on or before May 1st. All outstanding taxes must be paid, including penalties and interest before a location permit is issued. For more information and applications please contact the Tax Assessor’s Office at 678-493-6128.
Important Contact Information
Environmental Health 770-479-0444 for septic/well information
Engineering Department 678-493-6066 for new driveway permits
GIS/Mapping 678-493-6050 for obtaining new addresses
Planning & Land Use 678-493-6101 for hardship cases information
Tax Assessor’s Office 678-493-6128 for tax and registration information
