County Building Permits
Hinds County, MS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hinds County, Mississippi. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
The Department of Permit and Zoning serves all unincorporated areas of Hinds County — that is, all areas outside the incorporated limits of Jackson, Clinton, Byram, Raymond, Bolton, Edwards, Terry, Utica, and Learned. Properties within those municipalities are NOT under county permit jurisdiction. The county zoning ordinance explicitly covers only unincorporated areas.
- Department
- Hinds County — Department of Permit and Zoning
- Address
- Raymond Courthouse Annex, 127 West Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154 (P.O. Box 640)
- Phone
- 601-968-6691
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Verify that the property is in unincorporated Hinds County (outside all incorporated municipality limits)
- Download the fillable permit/zoning application from the county website or obtain one in person at the Courthouse Annex
- Review the Residential Building Permit Requirements document at the URL above
- Complete application with project details, contractor information, and applicable documents
- Submit in person at 127 West Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154
- Pay applicable permit fees at the time of submission
- Application is reviewed by Permit and Zoning staff
- Permit is issued upon approval
- Post permit on job site
- Schedule required inspections through the Department of Permit and Zoning
- Pass all required inspections
- Obtain final approval / Certificate of Occupancy
General Requirements
New construction, additions, alterations, demolition, accessory structures, mobile homes, and trade work in unincorporated areas.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application (fillable PDF available)
- Site/plot plan
- Contractor license information
- Applicable trade permit applications
- Building code
- Hinds County follows Mississippi state building code framework. Mississippi adopted the 2021 IBC and 2021 IRC (effective 2024). County-specific adopted edition should be confirmed by contacting the Permit and Zoning office.
- Contractor requirements
- Mississippi state contractor license required.
Fees
- Payment note
- In-person at Raymond Courthouse Annex, 127 West Main Street.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Work within incorporated municipal limits (those areas are not under county permit jurisdiction)
- Routine maintenance and cosmetic work that does not alter structure, systems, or safety components
Important: Specific exemption list not fully published online; confirm with Permit and Zoning office at 601-968-6691.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 601-968-6691 (phone)
- Courthouse Annex (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except legal holidays)
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, framing, rough-in trades, insulation, final inspection, Certificate of Occupancy.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Hinds County follows Mississippi state building code framework. Mississippi adopted the 2021 IBC and 2021 IRC (effective 2024). County-specific adopted edition should be confirmed by contacting the Permit and Zoning office.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Zoning Ordinance
- Planning Department
- Flood Information
- Hinds County
- License lookup guide: Mississippi Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Mississippi Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Mississippi hub: Mississippi Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Hinds County — Department of Permit and Zoning before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hinds County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Hinds County, MS?
- New construction, additions, alterations, demolition, accessory structures, mobile homes, and trade work in unincorporated areas.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hinds County, MS?
- 1. Verify that the property is in unincorporated Hinds County (outside all incorporated municipality limits) 2. Download the fillable permit/zoning application from the county website or obtain one in person at the Courthouse Annex 3. Review the Residential Building Permit Requirements document at the URL above 4. Complete application with project details, contractor information, and applicable documents 5. Submit in person at 127 West Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154 6. Pay applicable permit fees at the time of submission 7. Application is reviewed by Permit and Zoning staff 8. Permit is issued upon approval 9. Post permit on job site 10. Schedule required inspections through the Department of Permit and Zoning 11. Pass all required inspections 12. Obtain final approval / Certificate of Occupancy
- What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Hinds County, MS?
- The following work is generally exempt: Work within incorporated municipal limits (those areas are not under county permit jurisdiction); Routine maintenance and cosmetic work that does not alter structure, systems, or safety components. Note: Specific exemption list not fully published online; confirm with Permit and Zoning office at 601-968-6691.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Hinds County, MS?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 601-968-6691, Courthouse Annex.
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