Pulaski County, Georgia Building Permit Guide

In Pulaski County, building permits for both the county and the City of Hawkinsville are issued at Hawkinsville City Hall, 56 Broad Street (478-892-3240), Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The joint Building Inspector reviews the plans and inspects the work, and no building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or septic permit is issued until you have an official structure number from the County mapping department.

What requires a building permit in Pulaski County?

Under the County’s Land Development Regulations, you need a building permit from the Building Inspector before you start excavating for or building any structure, or move an existing building. The structure numbering ordinance names the permits issued for new, remodeled or repaired structures:

Accessory buildings to a home do not need their own Certificate of Occupancy when they are finished at the same time as the house; they are covered by the house’s certificate.

Who handles permitting in Pulaski County?

In 1997 Pulaski County merged its building inspector’s department with the City of Hawkinsville’s, and the joint Building Inspections & Code Enforcement office now issues permits for both governments from City Hall. It inspects every building and structure that has a permit of any kind, including manufactured homes, and enforces the city and county property maintenance code. Jersey Bray is the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer.

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviews zoning requests for both Hawkinsville and the county and meets on the fourth Thursday of the month when there is business. Questions about planning and zoning procedures go to the Building Inspector at 478-892-3240.

Permit costs and fees in Pulaski County

Permit and inspection fees are set by the Pulaski County Commissioner and collected by the Zoning Administrator before a permit or certificate is issued. For a pre-owned manufactured home, the permit fee covers the first inspection and one follow-up; each further follow-up inspection is charged extra, and the home also needs a refundable bond or cash deposit set by the Commissioner.

Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits in Pulaski County

The County code treats electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits as separate permits from the building permit. Under the Land Development Regulations, no plumbing, electrical or drainage permit is issued until the Building Inspector has checked that the plans and intended use comply, and no trade or septic permit is issued for a new, remodeled or repaired structure until the official structure number has been obtained.

How to apply: 5-step Pulaski County process

Pulaski County inspections

The Building Inspector inspects permitted buildings and structures as often as needed to confirm the work meets the state building codes, including location, design, materials, equipment, construction, alteration, repair, moving and demolition. Call 478-892-3240 to reach the office.

The Certificate of Occupancy is issued within 10 days after the building is completed in line with the regulations; if it is refused, you are told why within 10 days. A temporary certificate can be issued for part of a building for up to 6 months. Final approval is withheld until the permanent structure number is displayed.

Local Pulaski County details that matter

Structure numbers: the mapping department assigns numbers to new lots and buildings. Numbers must be posted within 60 days of notice, at least 4 inches high on the mailbox when it is beside the driveway, and utilities withhold service from a building without a valid structure number.

Pre-owned manufactured homes: a permit is required to bring one into the county. Give the Building Inspector a signed affidavit that the home meets the County’s health and safety standards, interior and exterior photographs, the refundable bond or deposit and the fee; the permit is issued within 3 business days of receiving everything. The home is inspected after installation and must meet the HUD Code before it gets a Certificate of Occupancy.

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

Pulaski County permit search and official resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Georgia DCA — Current State Minimum Codes
• Pulaski County — Land Development Definitions
• Pulaski County — Structure Number Requirements
• Pulaski County — Code of Ordinances
• Hawkinsville-Pulaski Building Inspections & Code Enforcement
• Hawkinsville-Pulaski Zoning and planning applications
• Hawkinsville-Pulaski forms

Pulaski County permit FAQs

Who issues building permits in Pulaski County?

The joint Hawkinsville-Pulaski Building Inspections & Code Enforcement office at Hawkinsville City Hall, 56 Broad Street, issues permits for both the county and the city.

Where do I apply for a county building permit?

At Hawkinsville City Hall, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is 478-892-3240.

Do I need a structure number before I apply?

Yes. Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and septic permits for new, remodeled or repaired structures are not issued until you have the official structure number from the County mapping department.

How long does the Certificate of Occupancy take?

It is applied for with the building permit and issued within 10 days after the building is completed in line with the regulations.

Can I move a used manufactured home into Pulaski County?

Yes, with a permit. You provide an affidavit, photographs, a refundable bond or deposit and the fee, and the permit is issued within 3 business days.

Does a detached garage need its own Certificate of Occupancy?

Not if it is finished at the same time as the house; it is included in the house’s certificate.

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