Unincorporated Attala County

Most major construction, renovation, and trade work requires a building permit. Work that is purely cosmetic (painting, flooring, cabinets, minor repairs) generally does not require a permit. Septic system installation or repair, demolition work, and electrical, HVAC, and plumbing work require permits.

• Exempt Farm structures exempt from building code provisions under Mississippi law (MS Code § 17-2-7); however, county authorities may still require an affidavit before construction begins
• Exempt Agricultural exemptions do NOT apply to floodplain management ordinances or regulations required for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) eligibility

Note: Agricultural exemptions and all other exemptions should be confirmed with the County Clerk before proceeding. Floodplain management ordinances apply retroactively to exempt structures constructed after May 22, 2012.

Building code

Attala County does not have uniform countywide zoning laws. Building code adoption status and specific code editions adopted by the county are not clearly documented online. Contact the County Clerk for specifics on which IBC/IRC edition (if any) is enforced in unincorporated areas.

1. 01
   Visit the Attala County Clerk's Office at 230 West Washington Street, Kosciusko, MS 39090
2. 02
   Obtain permit application form from the clerk
3. 03
   Complete application with project details and building plans
4. 04
   Submit completed application with required documentation
5. 05
   Pay applicable permit fees
6. 06
   Receive permit approval
7. 07
   Schedule inspections as required by the project type

Typical processing time: Timeline not specified; contact office for details

Typical sequence: Specific inspection requirements and stages are not documented in available online sources. Contact the County Clerk at (662) 289-7272 for details on required inspections.