Unincorporated Grenada County

A building permit is required for new construction of any building or structure; additions or structural modifications to existing buildings; electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical system installations or modifications; demolition work; and roofing work exceeding $10,000 (residential).

• Exempt Cosmetic work (painting, flooring, cabinet replacement, minor repairs)
• Exempt Alterations not affecting structural integrity or MEP systems
• Exempt Farm structures (under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7), subject to filing an affidavit with the county

Note: Floodplain management requirements override agricultural exemptions. If the property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), full floodplain compliance is mandatory. Verify flood zone at msc.fema.gov before proceeding.

Building code

Grenada County adopts versions of the International Building Code (IBC) and/or International Residential Code (IRC), but the specific edition is not publicly documented. Contact County Permits to confirm applicable code edition.

Contractor requirements

Residential construction or remodeling exceeding $50,000 requires a Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) license. Roofing work exceeding $10,000 also requires MSBOC roofing license.

1. 01
   Determine jurisdiction and applicable codes for your property.
2. 02
   Contact Grenada County Permits Department at 662-226-0166 to determine permit requirements.
3. 03
   Obtain and complete the building permit application form.
4. 04
   Prepare supporting construction documents (plans, plat, owner affidavit, contractor license verification if applicable).
5. 05
   Submit application with supporting documents and applicable fees.
6. 06
   Receive permit and inspection schedule.
7. 07
   Schedule required inspections at key construction stages.
8. 08
   Receive final certificate of occupancy or compliance upon project completion.

Typical processing time: Timeline varies; contact County Permits for specific project timeline.

• 662-226-0166 (phone)
• County Permits Department, 405 1st Street, Grenada, MS 38901 (in-person)

Typical sequence: Standard inspection stages include foundation inspection (after footings, before concrete), framing/rough-in inspection (structural framing, electrical rough-in, plumbing rough-in, HVAC rough-in), and final inspection (upon project completion).