Town of Soso

Building permits are required for new residential construction, new commercial or industrial construction, structural additions to existing buildings, major remodeling involving structural changes, and changes in occupancy classification.

Note: Contact Town of Soso City Hall to inquire about floodplain construction requirements, agricultural building exemptions, historic preservation areas, and other municipal exemptions.

Building code

2021 International Building Code (IBC) with Mississippi state amendments; 2024 edition effective July 1, 2024.

Permit validity

Not publicly specified; contact Town Hall for details.

Owner-builder

Proof of property ownership required if homeowner is builder.

Contractor requirements

Contractors working on residential projects over $50,000 or remodeling over $10,000 must hold current Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) residential contractor license.

1. 01
   Contact Town of Soso City Hall at 601-729-2958 or visit 1136 Mississippi 28.
2. 02
   Request building permit application and current fee schedule.
3. 03
   Discuss project requirements with Building Department staff.
4. 04
   Complete building permit application.
5. 05
   Prepare two sets of construction plans.
6. 06
   Gather required documentation (ownership proof, etc.).
7. 07
   Submit application and supporting documents to Town Hall.
8. 08
   Pay applicable permit fees.
9. 09
   Obtain building permit.
10. 10
    Schedule required inspections before and during construction.
11. 11
    Obtain final inspection approval before occupancy.

Typical processing time: Not publicly specified; contact Town Hall for details.

Specific fee amounts not publicly available. Contact Town of Soso at 601-729-2958 for current permit fee schedule, cost estimates based on project type and size, and processing timelines.

• Town of Soso City Hall (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Not publicly specified; contact Town Hall for details.

Inspection hours

Not publicly specified; contact Town Hall for office hours.

Time windows

Not publicly specified; contact Town Hall for inspection appointment windows.

Typical sequence: Required inspection stages include foundation/footing inspection (before concrete is poured), framing inspection (after frame erected, before walls closed), electrical rough-in inspection, plumbing rough-in inspection (if applicable), and final inspection (before occupancy). Exact inspection sequence and requirements should be confirmed with Town Hall at time of permit application.