Land in Bryan County, GA
Who keeps the records, who zones the land, which wetland and coastal rules apply, and what is driving growth in Bryan County.
Bryan County at a glance
- County seat
- Pembroke
- Land area
- About 438 square miles
- Population
- 44,738 (2020 Census) to about 52,062 (2025 estimate), up 16.4%
- Deeds
- Bryan County Clerk of Superior Court
- Property records
- Bryan County Board of Assessors
- Wetland permits
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District
Who zones the land
Bryan County zones the unincorporated parts of the county. These incorporated places set their own zoning: Richmond Hill, Pembroke. A parcel inside town limits follows the town’s ordinance and goes to the town for a rezoning. See how rezoning works in Georgia.
Wetlands, flood zones and the coast
Wetlands that fall under federal jurisdiction are permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. It is in Georgia’s coastal management area, and work in tidal marsh or tidal waters needs a permit under the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act, processed by the Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division.
On the coastal plain, wetlands and flood zones decide what much of the land is worth. See wetlands and flood zones and price per upland acre.
What is moving land in Bryan County
- Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America sits on the 2,923-acre Bryan County Megasite near Ellabell. It was announced in 2022 and began building vehicles in October 2024.
- Richmond Hill in the south of the county is the main residential growth area, closer to Savannah.
Questions about land in Bryan County
Where are deeds recorded in Bryan County, GA?
Deeds in Bryan County are recorded by the Bryan County Clerk of Superior Court.
Who keeps property records in Bryan County?
The Bryan County Board of Assessors keeps the property records: owner, mailing address, acreage and assessed value. Land Shark shows every parcel in Bryan County with its owner on one map.
Who handles zoning in Bryan County?
The county zones unincorporated land. Incorporated places such as Richmond Hill, Pembroke set their own zoning, so check which jurisdiction a parcel is in first.
Who regulates wetlands in Bryan County?
Federal wetland permits are handled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. It is in Georgia’s coastal management area, and work in tidal marsh or tidal waters needs a permit under the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act, processed by the Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division.
Figures checked October 2026. Population from the U.S. Census Bureau (2020 Census and the July 2025 estimate). This page is general information, not legal advice.
Land Shark in Bryan County
Researching a tract in Bryan County means the county's records, the deeds, the zoning, the wetland and flood maps and the town limits, each in a different place. Land Shark puts them together.
- Every parcel and owner in Bryan County on one map, with flood, wetland and zoning layers.
- Recent sales nearby, priced per upland acre, where the county publishes them.
- The zoning code for the parcel’s district, county or town, one click from the parcel.
- Owners as contacts, every call and letter logged, and alerts when a parcel in your pipeline sells.