APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETE:
Property Owner/s: _______________________________________________________________________________
Contact Information: Home #: _________________________ Cell #: _____________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________________
EMAIL Address:____________________________________@__________________________________________
Mobile Home Dealer: ________________________________ Phone #: _______________ Fax #: _______________
Mobile Home Installer: _______________________________ Phone #: ____________________________________
Mobile Home Installer’s State License #: _____________________________________________________________
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 911 Address: _________________________________________________________
Lot/s: ______________ Block:______________ Subdivision:______________________________ Unit: _________
Parcel Identification #: ___________________________________________________________________________
JURISDICTION: □ Franklin County □ City of Apalachicola □ City of Carrabelle
□ Apalachicola □ Eastpoint □ St. George Island □ Carrabelle □ Dog Island □ Lanark/ St. James □ St. Teresa □ Alligator Point
DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT: MOBILE HOME □ Single Wide □ Double Wide □ Triple Wide
Mobile Home Serial #: Part A: ________________ Part B: __________________ Part C: ______________________
ZONING DISTRICT:
□ R-2 Single Family Mobile Home □ R-4 Single Family Home Industry □ A-2 Forestry Agriculture □ C-4 Commercial Mixed Use
LOT DEMENSION: _____________________________________________________________________________
SEPTIC TANK PERMIT # _________________________ OR SEWER DISTRICT: __________________________
WATER DISTRICT: ______________________________ OR PRIVATE WELL: ___________________________
WATER BODY: ________________________________________________________________________________
CRITICAL SHORELINE DISTRICT: YES OR NO CRITICAL HABITAT ZONE: YES OR NO
FLOOD ZONE INFORMATION: EFFECTIVE DATE: February 5, 2014
PLEASE NOTE: ALL MOBILE HOME LOCATED IN A RATED A OR V ZONE MUST ELEVATE USING
THE BOTTOM OF THE I-BEAM, NOT THE TOP OF THE BOTTOM FLOOR. FRANKLIN COUNTY
FLOOD ORDINANCE #2013-04 PAGE28 304.4.1.
PANEL NUMBER: ______________________________ FIRM ZONE/S: ________________________________
ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS AS PER SURVEY: ________________________________________________
□ Requires Elevation Spot Shot in a Rated Flood Zone □ Requires Elevation Certificate
_____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________
BUILDING OFFICIAL Date OWNER (Required) Date INSTALLER (Required) Date
ZONE III REQUIRED
NOT ALLOWED IN VELOCITY ZONES
□ Single Wide $75.00
□ Double Wide $125.00
□ Triple Wide $125.00
APPLICATION FOR MOBILE HOME
FRANKLIN COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT
34 Forbes Street, Suite 1, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Phone: 850-653-9783 Fax: 850-653-9799
http://www.franklincountyflorida.com/planning_building.aspx
PERMIT #_________________
FEE: $________________
C.S.I.: $________________
TOTAL: $________________
NOTE TO APPLICANTS AND PERMIT HOLDERS:
VIOLATIONS OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS PERMIT MAY
WARRANT A STOP WORK ORDER OR REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT. THIS
PERMIT IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE.
CONSTRUCTION MUST COMMENCE WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF THIS DATE:
ISSUANCE DATE: _____________________ EXPIRES: _______________________
MOBILE HOME CHECKLIST
1- Zone III Documentation- All mobile homes must be constructed to Zone III specifications. The mobile home
dealer must provide written documentation to verify the mobile home is built to Zone III specifications, including
the date of construction, and the serial numbers for the unit.
2- A valid septic take permit- If the lot is serviced by septic tank, you must obtain a septic tank permit or a letter
stating the existing septic system is approved for use by the Franklin County Health Department. If the lot is
serviced by sewer and water, you must have a letter from the local sewer and water district verifying you have
made arrangements for service.
3- A site plan showing the location of the mobile home, septic system, well, driveway and other cleared areas (site
plan must indicate the distance of the mobile home from the property lines and that the setbacks will be met.)
4- Legal description of the property- a copy of the deed or other document which gives property description.
5- If applicable, topographical surveys are required for all areas located in rated flood zones.
6- A mobile home blocking plan- a blocking plan for 1000 P.S.I. soil bearing capacity OR copy of the mobile home
site soil test results and the required blocking plan for the soil bearing capacity indicated by the soil test.
(Required by Mobile Home Installer)
7- Permit Fee- the cost for a mobile home permit is $75.00 for a Single Wide and $125.00 for a Double and Triple
Wide. (There is additional charges for adding additions such as- decks, porches, storage buildings, etc)
The Franklin County Building Department must determine if the property is zoned to allow mobile homes. Mobile
homes are not allowed in Velocity Zones (areas along the coast which are prone to high winds).
UPON SUBMISSION OF THE INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE, THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BUILDING
DEPARTMENT WILL ISSUE A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A MOBILE HOME.
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET FOR OCCUPANCY
MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU CALL FOR AN INSPECTION
1- Mobile Home Blocking Must Be Completed
2- Flood Inspection (In Flood Zones)
3- Tie Downs Entirely Installed
4- Steps & Handrails at ALL exits
5- Power Pole has been set to requirements
6- The Wiring ran in conduit from the Mobile Home to Meter Box
7- All Plumbing is connected
8- 911 Numbers Posted Permanently (4” Letters)
9- Septic System MUST be connected and have final approval from Environmental Health
10- AC Unit must be connected and level.
11- DO NOT INSTALL SKIRTING UNTIL AFTER FINAL INSPECTION.
TO REQUEST AN INSPECTION CONTACT:
BUILDING DEPARTMENT AT 850-653-9783
PLEASE ALLOW 24 HOURS NOTICE
IF THE INSPECTION FAILS OR IS NOT READY THERE WILL BE A $25.00 RE-INSPECTION FEE
TO BE PAID BEFORE THE NEXT INSPECTION WILL BE SCHEDULED.
