Unincorporated Montgomery County

A building permit is required for any new structure 10 feet x 10 feet (100 sq ft) or larger, new home construction, additions or structural modifications to existing buildings, portable carports, electrical/plumbing/HVAC/mechanical system installations or modifications, and demolition of structures.

• Exempt Agricultural buildings (subject to filing an agricultural use affidavit; floodplain compliance is mandatory)
• Exempt Fences
• Exempt Decks
• Exempt Swimming pools
• Exempt Gazebos
• Exempt Picnic shelters
• Exempt Open porches

Note: Portable carports are expressly NOT exempt—a permit is required. Agricultural/farm structure exemption per Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 does not apply to floodplain management ordinances; full NFIP compliance is mandatory if the property is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area.

Building code

Montgomery County's specific adopted building code edition is not publicly documented. Contact the county at 662-283-2333 to confirm the current code edition in effect. Mississippi permits counties to adopt IBC/IRC editions or discretionary statewide minimums.

Permit validity

Contact the county office for permit validity period and renewal/expiration policies.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must comply with Mississippi Code § 17-2-2 and local county requirements.

Contractor requirements

Contractors working on projects valued at $50,000 or more (residential new construction) or $10,000+ (remodeling/roofing/trades) must hold a valid Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) license.

1. 01
   Contact the E911 Addressing Office at 662-564-2284 to obtain or confirm the property's official physical address.
2. 02
   If installing a new septic system, obtain a septic permit receipt from MSDH at 662-564-2495 before applying for the building permit.
3. 03
   Obtain a copy of the property record card from the Tax Assessor's office (Sharon Pyron, 662-283-2112).
4. 04
   Assemble required documents: property deed, site plan on 8.5 x 11 paper showing setbacks and existing structures, and floor plan of proposed structure.
5. 05
   Submit application in person at the county office (614 Summit Street, Winona, MS 38967) with all documents and fees.
6. 06
   Receive permit and post on site during construction.
7. 07
   Schedule and complete required inspections at key construction stages (foundation, framing/rough-in, final).
8. 08
   Receive final approval/certificate of completion upon satisfactory final inspection.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies; contact county office at 662-283-2333 for current timeline.

Source: Montgomery County Board of Supervisors / Planning & Zoning ↗

• 662-283-2333 (phone)
• P.O. Box 71, Winona, MS 38967 (mail)

Scheduling deadline

Contact the county office to schedule inspections after permit issuance.

Inspection hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Typical sequence: Standard inspection stages: foundation inspection (after footings/slab preparation and before concrete pour), framing/rough-in inspection (structural framing complete; electrical, plumbing, HVAC rough-in visible and accessible), and final inspection (all work complete, all systems operational, site cleared of construction debris).