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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Clarke County
Building permits required for new construction, additions, structural modifications, demolition, septic system installation/repair, and land development
Farm structures may qualify for exemptions under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 (exemptions do not apply to floodplain management ordinances)
- Exempt Farm structures may qualify for exemptions under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 (exemptions do not apply to floodplain management ordinances)
Note: Exemptions from building permit do not mean exemptions from zoning, planning, floodplain, or MDEQ stormwater requirements. Contact county office for clarification.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Property information
- Contractor information
- Project plans and drawings (as required)
- Building code
- Clarke County has not adopted a mandatory statewide building code. Contact Board of Supervisors for specific code edition information.
- Permit validity
- Contact county office for permit validity period
- Owner-builder
- Contact county office for owner-builder requirements
- Contractor requirements
- Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) license required for commercial projects exceeding $50,000 or residential projects exceeding $10,000
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Contact county office for processing time estimates
- 01 Contact Clarke County Clerk's Office or Board of Supervisors office to determine if your project requires a permit
- 02 Obtain permit application form from the office
- 03 Complete application with project details, property information, and contractor information
- 04 Submit application with required documentation in person
- 05 Application review and approval/denial
- 06 Obtain building permit before construction begins
- 07 Schedule inspections as required
- 08 Final approval upon completion
Typical processing time: Contact county office for processing time estimates
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Clarke County Clerk's Office: (601) 776-2126 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact county office for scheduling procedures
- Inspection hours
- Contact county office for hours of operation
- Time windows
- Contact county office for inspection availability windows
Typical sequence: Standard inspection stages: foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing/mechanical, final approval
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Clarke County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Clarke County, MS? ▸
Building permits required for new construction, additions, structural modifications, demolition, septic system installation/repair, and land development
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Clarke County, MS? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Clarke County, MS, follow these steps: 1. Contact Clarke County Clerk's Office or Board of Supervisors office to determine if your project requires a permit 2. Obtain permit application form from the office 3. Complete application with project details, property information, and contractor information 4. Submit application with required documentation in person 5. Application review and approval/denial 6. Obtain building permit before construction begins 7. Schedule inspections as required 8. Final approval upon completion
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Clarke County, MS? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Clarke County, MS typically run Contact county office for processing time estimates. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Clarke County, MS? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Clarke County, MS. The following work is generally exempt: Farm structures may qualify for exemptions under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 (exemptions do not apply to floodplain management ordinances). Note: Exemptions from building permit do not mean exemptions from zoning, planning, floodplain, or MDEQ stormwater requirements. Contact county office for clarification. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Clarke County, MS? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Clarke County, MS via: Clarke County Clerk's Office: (601) 776-2126. Contact county office for scheduling procedures.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clarke County Board of Supervisors / Clarke County Clerk's Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.