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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hinds County
New construction, additions, alterations, demolition, accessory structures, mobile homes, and trade work in unincorporated areas.
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
- Exempt Work within incorporated municipal limits (those areas are not under county permit jurisdiction)
- Exempt 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.
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.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Verify that the property is in unincorporated Hinds County (outside all incorporated municipality limits)
- 02 Download the fillable permit/zoning application from the county website or obtain one in person at the Courthouse Annex
- 03 Review the Residential Building Permit Requirements document at the URL above
- 04 Complete application with project details, contractor information, and applicable documents
- 05 Submit in person at 127 West Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154
- 06 Pay applicable permit fees at the time of submission
- 07 Application is reviewed by Permit and Zoning staff
- 08 Permit is issued upon approval
- 09 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
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, framing, rough-in trades, insulation, final inspection, Certificate of Occupancy.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Hinds County permits
01 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.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hinds County, MS? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hinds County, MS, follow these steps: 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
03 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Hinds County, MS? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Hinds County, MS? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Hinds County, MS via: 601-968-6691, Courthouse Annex.
last verified April 2026
source Hinds County — Department of Permit and Zoning ↗
entry id permits/mississippi/hinds/hinds-county
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Hinds County — Department of Permit and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.