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Bldg & Licensing FAQs

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1. How can I obtain a building permit?

Check out all our applications online for further information: https://ga-libertycounty.civicplus.com/215/Building-Permit-Packets

2. How do I find out if my home or property is in a flood zone?

Visit the Georgia D Firm site http://www.georgiadfirm.com/

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County FAQs

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1. How do I apply for homestead exemption?

Applications are accepted year-round. However, April 1 is the deadline for submission and approval for the year of application.

2. Pay a traffic ticket?

For traffic tickets issued by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, you can pay in person at the County Courthouse or you can pay the ticket online and search by ticket number or driver’s license number.

Contact

• For additional assistance, call the Sheriff’s Office at 912-876-2131.
• For tickets issued by the City of Hinesville Police Department, call 912-368-8211.
• For tickets issued by the City of Midway Police Department, call 912-880-1000.

3. Get my website link on this site?

To provide customers quick and easy access to useful resources that are consistent with the County’s mission, and to avoid any perception that the County endorses or provides favorable treatment to any private person or entity, the County is limiting linking to external websites from within the County website

Allowed Links

The following types of links will be allowed from the County website:

• Organizations that provide services directly to the public on behalf of the Liberty County government pursuant to a written agreement with the County
• Federal, state, regional or local governments, their political subdivisions and the local school board
• Organizations to which Liberty County appropriates public funds
• National, state and regional boards, authorities, commission, councils and consortiums on which Liberty County has representation
• Resources purchased by Liberty County for educational purposes (Link must be directly to the resource.)
• Organizations providing online services for handling Liberty County courts matters
• Foundations established by Liberty County
• Organizations in which Liberty County is a member organization
• Hospitals located in Liberty County (Link must be to those segments that provide health services.)
• Liberty County Economic Development Authority
• Liberty County Water Authority
• Liberty County Public Law Library
• Liberty County Citizen Corps
• Organizations listed in the Human Services Resource Guide (Link must be from within the guide.)
• Liberty County fire stations

If your organization or agency meets the criteria, please send an email to Clint Stanley and request your link be included on the County website. The Liberty County Information Technology Department will review your page’s content and verify that it meets the requirements of our linkage policy. You will be notified by email if your link request has been approved or rejected.

4. What can I expect next in my court case?

Each case is very different. After reviewing the Magistrate Court section, contact the Atlantic Judicial Circuit (AJC) Public Defender’s Office at 912-369-6338.

5. Who is my Public Defender?

If our office is representing you, any of our staff attorneys may appear with you in court.

Our office may change the specific attorney that is handling your case, but the Atlantic Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office (the Office) will be your legal counsel. You may not choose which Public Defender will represent you. You may contact our office at 912-369-6338.

6. What is the cost of a permit?

Here is a list of the various permit fees:

• Accessory Building: $138
• Additions: $196
• Church: $695
• Commercial: $844
• Demolition Permit: $46
• Dock: $84
• Electrical: $33
• Industrial: $990
• Mobile Home: $256
• Move: $228
• Renovations: $196
• Sign: $98
• Single Family House: $550
• Swimming Pool: $139

7. What is my personal property tax rate?

Personal property in Liberty County is assessed at 40% of the property’s fair market value.

If you have any questions about personal property, please call the Liberty County Board of Assessors at 912-876-2823.

8. Bring up a topic for discussion at a Commission meeting?

In order to address the Board, you must first request to be placed on the agenda for the respective meeting. Potential agenda topics are evaluated to ensure their appropriateness for presentation to the Board. Cut-off dates for submission of items is noon on the last Wednesday of the month. In the case of special called meetings, agenda cut-off dates will be established.

9. Find out who my County Commissioner is?

To find out who your Commissioner is, call the Elections Office at 912-876-3310. An electronic search will be available on this website soon.

10. Know when the Board of Commissioners meetings are held?

Regular meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in the Commissioners’ Board Room, second floor of the Courthouse Annex.

11. Find the Public Defender's Office?

Our Hinesville Office is located inside the Liberty County Courthouse (the older courthouse building) on the second floor. Stepping out of the elevator, our office is around the corner to the right. Please come in and have a seat in the reception area until we may assist you.

12. Where is the Public Defender's Office?

Our Hinesville Office is located inside the Liberty County Courthouse (the older courthouse building) on the second floor. Stepping out of the elevator, our office is around the corner to the right. Please come in and have a seat in the reception area until we may assist you.

13. How do I get a permit to re-roof my house?

Currently, you do not need a permit to replace shingles; however, if you are altering any structural member of the roof a permit may be required.

14. How do I get a State license to sell Alcohol and Tobacco?

Please contact the Georgia Department of Revenue. Their phone number is 404-417-4490 or visit the Georgia Department of Revenue Alcohol page.

15. Where can I get my child safety seat inspected?

Child safety seat inspection stations include the Hinesville Fire Department at 912-876-4143 and the County Health Department at 912-876-2173. Or, for more information, visit Georgia Highway Safety.

16. How do I know when the Board of Commissioners meetings are held?

Regular meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in the Commissioners’ Board Room, second floor of the Courthouse Annex. See more information about the Board of Commissioners.

17. How do I obtain a license from the State?

Certain businesses will be required to show proof that they are licensed by the state before a local business license is issued.

Here is a list of a few trades that will be required to show proof and a number for that state department:

• Child Care
  Phone: 404-656-5957
• Beauty or Barber Shops
  Phone: 478-207-2440
• Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC
  Phone: 478-207-2440
• Residential Care Facilities
  Phone: 404-657-5700

18. How do I request Information Technology support?

View an explanation on how to log in to submit Information Technology requests.

19. How do I apply for a Public Defender?

Contact the Atlantic Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office at 912-369-6338.

20. How do I file an appeal?

If you wish to file an appeal of your property appraisal, you must do so in writing no later than 45 days after the date on your assessment notice. If you do not file an appeal by the printed deadline, your right to file an appeal will be lost.

21. What is the current millage rate?

The Liberty County 2008 Millage Rates are as follows:

Area	Millage Rate
County (Unincorporated Areas)	32.93
County (Incorporated Areas)	32.93
Hinesville (County Portion)	32.35
City of Hinesville	9.50

If you have a question about, or need help understanding your property assessment, please call the Liberty County Assessors Office at 912-876-2823.

If you have questions about your taxes, tax bill, or tax payments, please call the Liberty County Tax Commissioner’s Office at 912-876-3389.

22. Where is the Planning and Zoning Office?

The Planning and Zoning Office is now called the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission. They are located at:
205 E Court Street
Hinesville, GA 31313

Their phone number is 912-408-2030.

23. How do I get a burn permit?

Contact the local Georgia Forestry Office at 912-884-3331.

24. How do I get a permit to clear land or cut trees?

Contact the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission; they are a reference to any Land Clearing or Site Work operations. Their number is 912-408-2030.

25. How do I get a Public Defender for someone else?

You may not apply for a Public Defender for someone else (except a parent applying for a Juvenile). Contact the Atlantic Judicial District Public Defender’s Office at 912-369-6338.

26. How do I get appointed to serve on a board, such as the Recreation Board?

The Commission makes appointments to several Boards and solicits candidates for representation as terms expire on those respective boards. The County solicits potential candidates through advertisement in the local legal organ. Persons with questions on a specific board should contact the Commission Office at 912-876-2164.

27. How do I obtain a County record?

Depending on the type of information you need, please see the following list of agencies, and contact them directly.

School Records, Transcripts, Diplomas & Immunization Records

Liberty County Board of Education
200 Bradwell Street
Hinesville, GA 31313
Phone: 912-876-2161

Divorce Decrees, Deeds, Name Changes, Court Cases & Adoptions

Liberty County Clerk of Courts
P. O. Box 50
Hinesville, GA 31310-0050
Phone: 912-876-3625

Tickets, Accident Reports & Incident Reports Within Hinesville City Limits

Hinesville Police Department
123 East MLK Jr. Drive
Hinesville, GA 31313
Phone: 912-368-8211

Tickets, Accident Reports & Incident Reports Within Midway City Limits

Midway Police Department
P. O. Box 915
Midway, GA 31320-0915
Phone: 912-880-1000

Tickets, Accident Reports & Incident Reports Within Liberty County, Other Than Within Hinesville or Midway City Limits

Liberty County Sheriff’s Department
P. O. Box 439
Hinesville, GA 31310-0439
Phone: 912-876-2131

Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Marriage Certificates & Social Security Card Applications

Liberty County Probate Court
P. O. Box 28
Hinesville, GA 31310-0028
Phone: 912-876-3635

Ad Valorem Taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property Such as Vehicles, Boats, Mobile Homes, Etc. & Tax Expiration & Titles for Vehicles

Liberty County Tax Commissioner
P. O. Box 587
Hinesville, GA 31310-0587

Property Assessments & Land Plot Copies

Liberty County Tax Assessors
Phone: 912-876-3568

Social Security Matters

Social Security Office - Savannah, Georgia
Phone: 912-353-7059

Social Security Administration
Office of Public Inquiries
6401 Security Boulevard
Windsor Park Building
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 800-772-1213

28. How do I obtain a Federal Tax/Employer Identification Number?

This is obtained from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Call 866-816-2065 or visit the IRS website.

29. How do I obtain a State Taxpayer Identification Number?

This comes from the Georgia Department of Revenue. Call 404-417-4490 or visit the Georgia Department of Revenue website.

30. How do I qualify for a Public Defender?

You must complete a written Application for a Public Defender for this determination to be made. Qualification is based on your income, your dependents, and the Poverty Guidelines of Georgia. Contact the Public Defender’s Office at 912-369-6338.

31. What is Liberty County's E-Verify number?

Liberty County E-Verify Identification Number is 62576. The Liberty County E-Verify Authorization date is October 18, 2007.

32. Find current County bids and RFP's

A listing of all the current County bids and request for proposals can be found by visiting the County Bid Center.

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EMA FAQs

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1. What type of events will I receive notifications for?

This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations.

2. I have family in different areas within Liberty County. How many addresses can I receive notifications for?

When you opt-in to Alert Liberty you can enter up to 5 different addresses (within Liberty County) that you wish to receive alerts about.  

3. What method of communication is used to notify me of these events?

Alert Liberty can call, text, and even e-mail you when there is an active alert at any of the Liberty County Addresses that you elect to receive notifications for.

4. Can I control which alerts I receive and set time restrictions?

Alert Liberty allows subscribers to choose the types of events that they would like to receive notification for. Subscribers are also able to set time restrictions to only allow notifications to be sent during their preferred times. 

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Fire Services FAQs

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1. When should you call 911?

911 is only to be used in emergencies. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire, or rescue. 911 is for emergencies, potential emergencies, or when an emergency is imminent. Ask yourself:

• Is there a danger to life or property?
• Is there a serious medical emergency (chest pains, not breathing, bleeding, etc?)
• Is there any type of fire (building, vehicle, brush, etc?)
• Is there any crime in-progress (robbery, burglary, prowler, fights, etc?)
• Are there any other life-threatening situations (traffic accident with injuries, stuck in high water, etc?)
• Is the caller or someone else the victim of a crime?

If you are ever in doubt of whether a situation is an emergency, you should call 911. It is better to be safe and let the 911 call taker determine if you need emergency assistance.

2. How can you help us?

When reporting an emergency:

• Remain calm
• Speak clearly
• Listen to instructions
• Answer all questions

The person answering 911 is a trained dispatcher. They have been trained as to what questions to ask. Be prepared to follow the dispatcher’s line of questioning, e.g:

• When did the incident occur
• What is happening
• Where the situation is occurring
• Who is involved
• Is a weapon involved
• What injuries have been sustained

3. Where do I call for non-emergency assistance?

The Liberty County Fire Services office has a non-emergency telephone number that is accessible to the public. For all non-emergency situations, please call 912-876-4511.

4. How many calls does the Liberty County Fire Service receive?

Annually the department is dispatched to about 1,500 emergency calls. The communications center is staffed 24 hours a day by a Communications Supervisor and as many as five Communications Officers.

5. Where can I obtain a burn permit?

You can obtain a burn permit online with the Georgia Forestry Commission or by calling 877-OK2-BURN (652-2876).

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Mosquito Control FAQ

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1. What Repellents Work The Best?

 Repellents containing 10%-30% DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) are widely regarded as the most effective against mosquitoes.

2. How Do You Decide When And Where To Spray?

Ultra-Low volume (ULV) fogging for adult mosquitoes is based on surveillance data gathered from a network of traps that monitor adult mosquito population levels and the presence of mosquito-borne diseases. Calls from residents concerning mosquito annoyance problems also help us to pinpoint "hot-spot" areas.

3. When do you start your season?

When our temperature is high enough for mosquitoes to breed and when we have a significant amount of mosquitoes flying around.

4. What Do You Spray With?

Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) Spraying for adult mosquitoes is normally done with a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, permethrin. Permethrin is in a group of insecticides which are man-made versions of a natural insecticide derived from a type of chrysanthemum. Permethrin is one of the "least-toxic" products registered with the U.S. EPA for adult mosquito fogging.

5. What Can I Do To Control Mosquitoes Around My Yard?

There is a lot you can do. Please visit this Personal Protection Page for more information

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Public Safety Communications FAQs

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1. Where do I call for non-emergency assistance?

The emergency communications center has a non-emergency telephone number that are accessible to the public. For all non-emergency situations, please call 912-368-3911. Examples of calls that should be placed to the non-emergency number are:

• Loud music or barking dogs
• Requests for information

2. Are you hiring?

Please see our Employment Opportunities page. 

3. How do I get a 9-1-1 address for a piece of property?

Empty land or parcels with no structure on them do not receive an address. 9-1-1 addresses are only assigned to the structure that resides on that parcel. Keep in mind that once a structure is removed for any reason, the address assigned to the structure is no longer valid.

4. How do I get a 9-1-1 address for my home?

You would need to call Building and Licensing or our non-emergency line, depending on if this is a new structure being built/moved, or if you are referring to an existing structure.  Please view our 9-1-1 Addresses page for more information.

5. Whom does the Center dispatch?

Public Safety Communications (LCPSC) dispatches for Liberty County:

• Animal Control
• Fire Departments (Hinesville, Liberty County, Midway, Riceboro, and Walthourville)
• Liberty Regional Emergency Medical Services
• Police Departments (Hinesville, Midway, and Walthourville)
• Liberty County Sheriff’s Office 
• And others

6. Can the Center communicate with the speech/hearing-impaired?

Yes. Liberty County Public Safety Communications (LCPSC) is equipped with Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) enabling communications with the speech/hearing-impaired callers.

If a caller uses a TTY/TDD, the caller should:

• Stay calm, place the phone receiver in the TTY, dial 911.
• After the call is answered, press the TTY keys several times. This may help shorten the time necessary to respond to the call.
• Give the call taker time to connect their TTY. If necessary, press the TTY keys again. The 911 call taker should answer and type "GA" for Go Ahead.
• Tell what is needed-police, fire department, or ambulance. Give your name, phone number, and the address where help is needed.
• Stay on the telephone if it is safe. Answer the call taker’s questions.

If a deaf or hearing/speech impaired caller does not have a TTY/TDD, the caller should call 911 and do not hang up. Not hanging up leaves the line open. With most 911 calls, the caller’s address is displayed on the call taker’s screen and help will be sent.

7. Can the 911 Center communicate with me during an emergency if I speak a foreign language?

Yes. When necessary, a 911 call taker can add an interpreter from an outside service to the line. Liberty County Public Safety Communications (LCPSC) provides a service made available from Language Line Services. This service provides us over-the-phone interpretation of more than 140 languages, 24 hours a day. A non-English speaking caller may hear a short conversation in English and some clicking sounds as the interpreter is added to the line.