Unincorporated Lafayette County

Required for land development, renovations, demolition, repairs, alterations, and new construction of residential and commercial structures. All residential construction work requires permits (mandate established 2022).

• Exempt Agricultural buildings and exempt structures per state agricultural exemptions may have reduced or waived permit requirements (verify with county)

Note: Confirm exemptions and edge cases with the Building & Planning Department before proceeding.

Building code

2012 International Building Code (IBC). Also subject to Lafayette County Zoning Ordinance (Adopted 01-18-2018) and Lafayette County Land Development Standards and Regulations (Revision 2018-1).

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold a valid Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) license for projects totaling $50,000 or more.

1. 01
   Contact the Building & Planning Department to inquire about permit requirements for your project
2. 02
   Submit application materials in person or by mail
3. 03
   Pay applicable permit fees (checks or money orders only)
4. 04
   Department reviews plans for code compliance
5. 05
   Permit is issued upon approval
6. 06
   Schedule inspections as required during construction

Source: Lafayette County Building & Planning Department ↗

Checks or money orders only (no credit cards).

• (662) 816-1099 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: County Building Department conducts building inspections during the course of construction. Specific inspection stages not publicly detailed; contact department for project-specific inspection requirements.