Unincorporated Forrest County

Any new construction, structural alterations, or major repairs (cost-based thresholds apply; typically over $10,000 triggers contractor licensing requirements).

Building code

Mississippi state law allows local jurisdictions to adopt IBC/IRC; the specific edition adopted by unincorporated Forrest County is not publicly documented. Contact the Planning Department to confirm which codes apply to your project.

Contractor requirements

Licensed contractor required for projects exceeding $50,000 (residential) or $100,000 (commercial) per Mississippi state law. Electrical and gas piping work must be performed by licensed contractors.

1. 01
   Contact the Forrest County Planning Department to determine if your project is in an unincorporated area or within a municipality.
2. 02
   Confirm zoning compliance and identify applicable codes (varies by area).
3. 03
   Prepare construction documents and site plans as required.
4. 04
   Submit application and documentation to the county Planning Department office.
5. 05
   Pay applicable permit and inspection fees.
6. 06
   Receive permit approval and schedule inspections as required.
7. 07
   Conduct work in compliance with approved plans and county ordinances.
8. 08
   Request final inspection and obtain approval.

Typical processing time: Timeframes vary; contact Planning Department for specific project details.

• (601) 545-6015 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Allow 24+ hours notice for inspectors to schedule.

Typical sequence: Inspection requirements are determined by the type and scope of work. Common inspection stages include: Foundation/footing inspection, Framing inspection, Building system inspections (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), Final inspection.