Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians — Tribal Trust Lands

The Choctaw Housing and Building Code (Title XVII of the MBCI Tribal Code) applies to all lands owned by, held in trust for, leased, occupied, or otherwise controlled by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The code governs all construction, alteration, demolition, and occupancy on tribal lands.

Note: Exemptions and special programs are governed by tribal law. Contact MBCI directly for information.

Building code

Choctaw Housing and Building Code (Title XVII of the MBCI Tribal Code). State and county building codes do not apply on tribal trust lands.

Contractor requirements

Mississippi contractor licensing (MSBOC) may apply to contractors working on tribal lands if required by the tribe as a condition of contract. Verify with MBCI directly. For non-member construction on tribal land, a Tribal Land Lease or Land Use Permit must be approved by the Tribal Council prior to construction.

1. 01
   Confirm that the property is located within MBCI trust land boundaries (contact MBCI directly or the BIA Choctaw Agency).
2. 02
   Contact the Choctaw Housing Authority (601-656-6617) for residential projects or the MBCI Office of Construction Management (354 Industrial Road No. 2, Choctaw, MS 39350) for commercial or infrastructure projects.
3. 03
   Obtain and complete tribal permit application forms as directed by the MBCI.
4. 04
   Submit plans and construction documents for tribal review.
5. 05
   Obtain any required tribal approvals (may include Tribal Council approval for land leases or use permits on tribal land per the Tribal Land Leasing Code).
6. 06
   MBCI inspectors conduct required inspections.
7. 07
   Obtain tribal certificate of occupancy or final approval.

Typical processing time: Not specified; contact MBCI directly for timeline.

Source: Choctaw Housing Authority / MBCI Office of Construction Management ↗

Tribal permit fees are not publicly documented. Contact Choctaw Housing Authority at 601-656-6617 for current fee information.

• 601-656-6617 or 601-656-2039 (phone)

Typical sequence: Inspections on MBCI trust lands are conducted by tribal inspectors under the Choctaw Housing and Building Code. Contact the Housing Authority or MBCI Public Works for specific inspection scheduling procedures.