Unincorporated Amite County

Amite County does not maintain a formal county-level building permit department. State law requires counties to issue building permits, but Amite County has not formally established this function. Check with applicable municipality or state agencies.

• Exempt Agricultural buildings and structures may be exempt from certain building code requirements; contact Chancery Clerk for eligibility.

Note: Unincorporated areas do not have formal exemptions at the county level. Verify state-level requirements independently.

Building code

Amite County has not formally adopted IBC or IRC at the county level. State law allows adoption of any of the three most recent editions, but Amite County has not done so. Individual municipalities may adopt different codes.

Contractor requirements

Mississippi Residential Builder license required for residential projects $50,000+. Commercial General Contractor license required for commercial projects $50,000+. Residential Remodeler license required for remodeling/roofing $10,000+.

1. 01
   Determine if property is in an incorporated municipality or unincorporated area.
2. 02
   For unincorporated areas, contact Amite County Chancery Clerk at (601) 657-8022 for zoning and property records.
3. 03
   Determine applicable state-level permit requirements (MDEQ stormwater, MSDH wastewater, state contractor licensing).
4. 04
   Apply for required state permits independently through MSBOC, MDEQ, MSDH, or State Fire Marshal as applicable.
5. 05
   Verify flood zone status at FEMA Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and comply with NFIP standards if applicable.
6. 06
   Contact Mississippi Department of Archives and History if property is historic or potentially historic.

Typical processing time: Variable; depends on state permit requirements and complexity.

Inspection hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: County does not perform building inspections. State-level inspections may be required: MSDH for onsite wastewater systems, MDEQ for stormwater construction sites, State Fire Marshal for commercial buildings if applicable.