Unincorporated Lee County

All construction, plumbing, and electrical work in unincorporated Lee County requires a permit under HB 1163 (2024).

• Exempt Minor work subject to state exemptions; verify with Floodplain Administrator for project-specific exemptions.

Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Floodplain Administrator before proceeding.

Building code

Mississippi building code standards; confirm specific code version with county.

Permit validity

Contact county for permit expiration and validity terms.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders may be subject to contractor licensing requirements; verify with Floodplain Administrator.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold valid MSBOC license for projects exceeding specified thresholds: residential $50,000+, commercial $50,000+, remodeling $10,000+, roofing $10,000+.

1. 01
   Determine project scope (construction, plumbing, electrical)
2. 02
   Verify MSBOC contractor licensing requirements if applicable
3. 03
   Contact Floodplain Administrator at Lee County Justice Center
4. 04
   Submit required documentation and permit fee
5. 05
   Undergo inspections per project type (floodplain, building, electrical, plumbing, stormwater)

Typical processing time: Varies; contact county for specifics. HB 1163 (2024) standardizes permitting but enforcement may experience delays.

• (662) 432-2100 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Contact county for scheduling procedures and deadlines.

Inspection hours

Standard business hours (verify with county)

Typical sequence: Inspection types depend on project scope: floodplain (if in flood zone), building, electrical, plumbing, stormwater (if 1+ acre disturbance). Contact county for specific sequence.