We support the county's mission by providing excellent customer service to the citizens of Effingham County, as well as business professionals and other governmental entities, by uniformly administering ordinances and policies to facilitate a safe and healthy environment for future growth and land use in the unincorporated areas of Effingham County. We perform a number of  functions which include:

• Rezoning of property
• Development Plan Review
• Subdivision Regulations
• Maintain Zoning Records & Subdivision Plats 
• Erosion and Sedimentation Control
• Home Occupations, Residential and Rural Businesses
• Pond Approvals
• Variances
• Code Violations/Enforcement
• Flood Damage Prevention
• Impact Fees
• Zoning Ordinance Amendments