Unincorporated Neshoba County

Building permits are required for all construction within unincorporated Neshoba County as a condition of construction, effective July 1, 2022, pursuant to Mississippi House Bill 1163 (2022 Regular Session). Permit triggers include new construction, additions, structural alterations, demolition, and development activity within Special Flood Hazard Areas.

• Exempt Certain agricultural and farm buildings exempt under Mississippi Code § 17-2-9; verify exemption applicability with the county
• Exempt Owner-occupied residences meeting specified conditions per Mississippi Code § 17-2-9

Note: Exemptions are subject to Mississippi state law and county verification. Confirm eligibility with the Board of Supervisors before proceeding.

Building code

Neshoba County's adopted building code standards are not published online. Under Mississippi Code § 17-2-5, if adopted, codes must be from Mississippi Building Codes Council-approved editions (currently the 2021 IBC/IRC, effective 2024). Confirm specifics with the Board of Supervisors.

Contractor requirements

Commercial projects exceeding $50,000 or residential remodeling/roofing exceeding $10,000 require a Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) license.

1. 01
   Download the Building Permit Application (dated 06/20/2022) from neshobacounty.net/forms or obtain in person from the Board of Supervisors office.
2. 02
   Complete the application with full project description, location, and property details.
3. 03
   If the property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), also complete the Floodplain Development Application.
4. 04
   Submit the completed application(s) to the County Administrator, Board of Supervisors office, Neshoba County Courthouse, 401 East Beacon Street, Suite 201.
5. 05
   Pay the applicable permit fee.
6. 06
   Permit is reviewed and issued by the County Administrator.
7. 07
   Retain permit on-site during construction.
8. 08
   Contact the county to schedule any required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not specified; contact the county administrator for timeline expectations.

Source: Neshoba County Board of Supervisors — County Administrator ↗

Floodplain development permit fee not published; contact the Board of Supervisors office for current fee.

• 601-656-6281 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (contact to confirm)

Typical sequence: Inspection requirements are not published online. County's permitting program is relatively new (effective July 1, 2022) and basic in structure. Typical minimum inspection stages for new construction in Mississippi counties include: foundation/footing, framing, electrical and plumbing rough-in, and final inspection. Contact the Board of Supervisors to determine what inspections apply to your project.