Swimming Pools & Spas in Houston County, GA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Houston County, Georgia.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Houston County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Pool Permits

A home swimming pool is a permitted accessory use in Houston County's R-1 and R-AG residential districts, but only if it sits at least 10 feet from every property line, is enclosed by a wall or fence at least 4 feet high, and has been approved by the Houston County Health Department.

Houston County Home Swimming Pool Approval

Some Restrictions

Houston County, GA Comprehensive Land Development Regulations, Section 71.2.2(3)

(3) Home swimming pool provided the location is not closer than ten (10) feet to any property line and the pool is enclosed by a wall or fence at least four (4) feet in height and provided approval from the Houston County Health Department has been obtained.

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

In Houston County's R-1 Single-Family Residential District, a home swimming pool must sit at least 10 feet from every property line and be enclosed by a wall or fence at least 4 feet high, with sign-off from the Houston County Health Department, under Land Development Regulations § 71.2.2(3).

Houston County Home Pool Fencing Rule

Some Restrictions

Houston County, GA Comprehensive Land Development Regulations § 71.2.2(3)

(3) Home swimming pool provided the location is not closer than ten (10) feet to any property line and the pool is enclosed by a wall or fence at least four (4) feet in height and provided approval from the Houston County Health Department has been obtained.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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