Unincorporated Lamar County

Remodeling or expanding a residence when the total project value exceeds $10,000.00. A Flood Permit is required for any structure requiring a utility of any type.

Note: For information on exempt work, contact the Lamar County Planning Department at (601) 794-1024.

Building code

Lamar County Board of Supervisors has NOT adopted structural codes and has NOT implemented any structural code-based inspections.

Permit validity

Not specified; contact Planning Department.

Owner-builder

Applicable for owner-builder projects under $10,000 in value.

Contractor requirements

If hiring a contractor or sub-contractor for projects over $10,000, they must obtain a permit. If no general contractor is used, each individual trade will need a permit. Contractors must be licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.

Source: Lamar County Planning and Community Development Department ↗

1. 01
   Contact the Lamar County Planning Department at (601) 794-1024 during business hours.
2. 02
   Obtain the residential construction permit application form from the Planning Department.
3. 03
   Complete the application with required information about the proposed project.
4. 04
   Submit application with required attachments and supporting documents.
5. 05
   Planning Department staff will review the application.
6. 06
   Pay the required permit fee ($50.00 for residential construction).
7. 07
   Receive signed-off permit upon approval.

Typical processing time: Processing time not specified; contact Planning Department for estimates.

Source: Lamar County Planning and Community Development Department ↗

Fee payable at time of application.

Typical sequence: Lamar County unincorporated areas currently do NOT conduct inspections on single-family residential construction and do NOT conduct structural inspections for any construction project in unincorporated areas.

Source: Lamar County Planning and Community Development Department ↗