Unincorporated Carroll County

Building permits are required for any new construction, substantial additions, alterations, or repairs that involve structural work, electrical systems, plumbing, or HVAC systems.

• Exempt Agricultural buildings may qualify for exemptions under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7

Note: Exemptions do not override floodplain management ordinances (FEMA compliance required). Structures in designated flood hazard zones must comply with floodplain management requirements and elevation/design standards.

Building code

2021 International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)

Contractor requirements

Contractors performing work over $50,000 on residential projects or $50,000 on commercial projects must hold a Mississippi contractor license.

1. 01
   Contact Carroll County Chancery Clerk or Building/Code Enforcement office to determine which county official administers building permits for unincorporated areas
2. 02
   Submit building permit application with required documentation (site plans, drawings, contractor information)
3. 03
   Application review and approval by county authority
4. 04
   Payment of permit and inspection fees
5. 05
   Inspections conducted at required stages (framing, electrical, plumbing, final)
6. 06
   Final sign-off upon completion

• (662) 237-9274 (phone)
• PO Box 60, Carrollton, MS 38917 (mail)

Typical sequence: Standard inspection stages: foundation/footing, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, final inspection.