Chickasaw County, MS — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors

Street address

1 Pinson Square, Houston, MS 38851

Phone

662-456-3941

Coverage

All properties in unincorporated areas of Chickasaw County.

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Chickasaw County

Required for any construction, renovation, structural repair, or land development in unincorporated areas.

Scope of work

Permit?

Farm buildings and farm structures (with limitations; floodplain regulations override agricultural exemptions)

Exempt

Structures exempt under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 (subject to Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 override)

Exempt

Exempt Farm buildings and farm structures (with limitations; floodplain regulations override agricultural exemptions)
Exempt Structures exempt under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 (subject to Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 override)

Note: Agricultural exemptions do not apply to floodplain management ordinances required for National Flood Insurance Program eligibility. Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 requirements override exemptions in designated floodplain areas.

Required documents

Permit application form
Building plans
Project specifications
Contractor information

Building code: Chickasaw County may adopt any of the latest three editions of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC). Contact county for current adoption status and code version.
Permit validity: Contact county office for permit expiration requirements
Owner-builder: Contact county for owner-builder requirements
Contractor requirements: Contractor information required by Mississippi law. Check MSBOC licensing requirements if project exceeds state thresholds.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Contact county office for processing timeline

01

Contact Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors or County Clerk's office at 662-456-3941
02

Obtain permit application form from county office
03

Provide contractor information as required by Mississippi law
04

Submit application with building plans and project specifications
05

Pay applicable permit fee
06

Receive permit or notice of denial

Typical processing time: Contact county office for processing timeline

§ 04

Fee schedule

Chickasaw County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Not published online; contact county office for current fee schedule

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: Monday–Friday, standard business hours

Typical sequence: Mississippi law requires permits for all construction, which implies inspection stages. Contact county building department for specific inspection timeline and requirements.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Chickasaw County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Chickasaw County, MS? ▸

Required for any construction, renovation, structural repair, or land development in unincorporated areas.

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Chickasaw County, MS? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Chickasaw County, MS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Not published online; contact county office for current fee schedule.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Chickasaw County, MS? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Chickasaw County, MS, follow these steps: 1. Contact Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors or County Clerk's office at 662-456-3941 2. Obtain permit application form from county office 3. Provide contractor information as required by Mississippi law 4. Submit application with building plans and project specifications 5. Pay applicable permit fee 6. Receive permit or notice of denial

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Chickasaw County, MS? ▸

Building permit processing times in unincorporated Chickasaw County, MS typically run Contact county office for processing timeline. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Chickasaw County, MS? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Chickasaw County, MS. The following work is generally exempt: Farm buildings and farm structures (with limitations; floodplain regulations override agricultural exemptions); Structures exempt under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 (subject to Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 override). Note: Agricultural exemptions do not apply to floodplain management ordinances required for National Flood Insurance Program eligibility. Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 requirements override exemptions in designated floodplain areas. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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