Town of Caledonia

All construction, additions, renovations, and demolitions within Caledonia require permits.

• Exempt Farm structures may qualify for exemptions; confirm with town.

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

Building code

Caledonia adopts building and zoning codes independently under Mississippi Code § 21-19-25; specific code editions not detailed in available materials.

Contractor requirements

Contractors performing work exceeding $50,000 must hold MSBOC commercial building license or certificate of responsibility.

1. 01
   Contact Town of Caledonia at 662-356-6497 or 662-356-4117.
2. 02
   Obtain building permit application form from town hall.
3. 03
   Complete application with project and contractor information.
4. 04
   Submit with site plans and construction cost estimate.
5. 05
   Town staff reviews for zoning and code compliance.
6. 06
   Applicant coordinates any required revisions.
7. 07
   Upon approval, pay permit fees.
8. 08
   Permit issued and construction may begin.
9. 09
   Schedule inspections at required stages.
10. 10
    Obtain final inspection clearance upon project completion.

• 662-356-6497 (phone)

Typical sequence: Inspection process determined by Caledonia municipal code. Standard stages include foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, and final inspection.