Unincorporated Jefferson Davis County

Building permits required for new construction, structural additions/modifications, structural remodeling, and projects with 1+ acres land disturbance (MDEQ stormwater), and new onsite wastewater systems.

• Exempt Cosmetic work (painting, flooring, cabinets)
• Exempt Minor repairs not involving structural changes
• Exempt Agricultural buildings (state exemption, may vary by jurisdiction)

Note: Contact Chancery Clerk to confirm which exemptions apply to your specific project.

Building code

Jefferson Davis County does not enforce county-wide building codes; building regulations determined by individual incorporated municipalities.

Permit validity

Permit validity period not publicly documented; contact Chancery Clerk for details.

Owner-builder

Contact Chancery Clerk for owner-builder requirements.

Contractor requirements

Residential projects over $10,000 and commercial projects over $50,000 require Mississippi State Board of Contractors license.

1. 01
   Contact Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk office by phone or in-person visit at 2426 Pearl Ave., Prentiss, MS 39474
2. 02
   Request building permit application form(s)
3. 03
   Complete application with project details and building schematics
4. 04
   Submit application with required documentation to Chancery Clerk's office
5. 05
   Permit fee payment processed
6. 06
   Permit issued upon approval

Typical processing time: Processing time varies; contact office for specific timeline.

Source: Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors ↗

• (601) 792-4204 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Contact office for inspection scheduling requirements.

Inspection hours

Chancery Clerk office hours: standard business hours

Typical sequence: Inspection protocols not publicly documented; contact Chancery Clerk for specific inspection requirements.