Manufactured Homes
Manufactured Home Setup Rules in Panola County
If you’re planning to set up a new or used manufactured home in Panola County, you’ll need a permit first. Here’s a breakdown of the requirements:
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- If you have access to public water, your lot must be at least one acre.
- If public water isn’t available, your lot needs to be at least 1.5 acres.
Foundation: Your home must be placed on a crowned pad with a poured in the ground concrete pier foundation system.
Installation: A licensed installer must transport and set up the home.
Age Limit: The manufactured home can not be older than 20 years from the date you get your permit. Acceptable proof of age with serial number and home size is required.
Entrances: All entrances to the home must have steps with a landing and handrails. The landing shall be three feet by three feet.
New wastewater disposal system (SEWER SYSTEM) shall be permitted by the MS State Dept. of Health. Follow this link to file an application Wastewater Application
Existing wastewater disposal systems (SEWER SYSTEM) will be inspected for compliance by Panola County, unless applicant request Dept. of Health inspection.
Documents Needed To Purchase a Permit:
1. Copy of Property Deed.
2. Proof of Make, Model, Size.
Temporary electrical service (Will NOT) be authorized for manufactured homes.
Permanent electrical service will be authorized upon final inspection.
Final Inspection of a manufactured home requires the wastewater system installed and connected to the home, E-911 Address posted so it is visible from the county road, and the correct steps and handrails at all entrances.
A certificate of occupancy will be issued after the final inspection is approved, this along with a bill of sale will be required to register your manufactured home with the Panola County Tax Assessor
Licensed Wastewater Installers
Mississippi Uniform Standard Code For Factory-Built Homes