Appling County, Georgia Building Permit Guide

Appling County’s list of departments and its FY2027 proposed budget include no building inspection office, and the joint comprehensive plan adopted in 2022 lists “hire a building inspector” as a 2023–2027 goal. Inside Baxley, the County’s own city page says permits come from Baxley City Hall at 912-367-8300; septic systems are permitted by the Appling County Health Department.

What requires a permit in Appling County?

The County has not posted a building code chapter, a permit application or a fee schedule: its Ordinances and Planning & Zoning pages carry no content yet. The approvals that the County and its partner agencies do publish are these:

The 2022 joint comprehensive plan’s 2023–2027 work program includes hiring a building inspector and setting up “a strategy and process for conducting building and wiring inspections within Appling County”, at an estimated $60,000 a year. The County’s FY2027 proposed budget does not yet show a building inspection line.

Appling County building department: who handles permitting

The County Administration office (County Manager and County Clerk) is the contact for county matters. The County’s City Government page lists Baxley’s City Hall, public works, code enforcement, police and fire contacts, and states “For Permits Contact City Hall: 912-367-8300”. The Cities of Graham and Surrency are the county’s other incorporated places and joined the same comprehensive plan.

For sites in Graham or Surrency, ask that city’s hall which office issues building permits.

How to start a permit in Appling County

Local Appling County details

Septic systems: the Appling County Health Department, part of the Southeast Health District, is at 283 Walnut Street, Baxley (mailing address PO Box 37, Baxley, GA 31515). It is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, phone (855) 473-4374. The district’s On-Site Sewage program covers homes and businesses where public or community sewer is not available.

Planning: Appling County, Baxley, Graham and Surrency share one joint comprehensive plan, adopted in 2022, which also lists a county subdivision ordinance among its planned work.

Georgia building code

Georgia's State Minimum Standard Codes apply statewide: the 2024 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code, with Georgia Amendments, in force since 1 January 2026; the energy code is still the 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements. The Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes

Appling County permit search and official resources

County, city and health district pages for Appling County permits:

• Georgia DCA — Appling County Plans
• Appling County — Ordinances
• Appling County — County Departments
• Appling County — Administration
• Appling County — Board of Commissioners
• Appling County — City Government (Baxley permit contact)
• Appling County FY2027 Proposed Budget Summary
• Appling County Joint Comprehensive Plan 2022 (DCA)
• Appling County Health Department (Southeast Health District)
• Southeast Health District On-Site Sewage program

Appling County permit FAQs

Does Appling County have a building department?

None is listed. The County’s departments page and FY2027 proposed budget show no building inspection office, and the 2022 comprehensive plan lists hiring a building inspector as a 2023–2027 goal.

Who issues building permits in Baxley?

Baxley City Hall. The County’s City Government page says “For Permits Contact City Hall: 912-367-8300”; City Hall is at 282 East Parker Street.

Where do I get a septic permit in Appling County?

From Environmental Health at the Appling County Health Department, 283 Walnut Street, Baxley, phone (855) 473-4374.

What is the Appling County Administration phone number?

912-367-8100. The office is at 69 Tippins Street, Suite 201, Baxley, and is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Which cities are in Appling County?

Baxley, Graham and Surrency, which share a joint comprehensive plan with the County.

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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Appling County permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.