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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Kemper County
Most major construction, renovation, and trade work requires a building permit. Purely cosmetic work generally does not require permits but applicants should confirm with the county.
Note: Applicants should confirm with Kemper County Permitting Department which work may be exempt from building permits.
- Completed permit application
- Site plans
- Project specifications
- Architectural drawings
- Building code
- Mississippi does not mandate a uniform statewide residential code. Kemper County adopts and enforces codes consistent with state guidelines; specific editions of International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) are adopted locally.
- Permit validity
- Contact Kemper County Permitting Department for permit validity periods
- Contractor requirements
- Residential construction projects valued over $50,000 require a Mississippi residential contractor's license; commercial building construction valued over $50,000 requires a commercial contractor's license. See Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC).
Application process
Typical processing: Contact county for current processing times
- 01 Contact Kemper County Permitting Department at 601-743-2460
- 02 Obtain building permit application forms from the county
- 03 Submit completed application with site plans and project specifications
- 04 Pay applicable permit fees
- 05 Receive approval notice or deficiency notification
- 06 Proceed with construction once permit is issued
- 07 Schedule and complete required inspections
Typical processing time: Contact county for current processing times
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Kemper County Permitting Department (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact county for scheduling procedures
- Inspection hours
- Contact Kemper County Permitting Department for current hours
Typical sequence: Standard inspection stages for building permits typically include: foundation and footing inspections, framing inspections, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) inspections, and final inspections.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Kemper County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Kemper County, MS? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kemper County, MS? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Kemper County, MS? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Kemper County, MS? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Kemper County Permitting Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.