Unincorporated Newton County

Determined on a case-by-case basis by county administration; building code adoption is optional in Mississippi.

• Exempt Farm structures used exclusively for agricultural purposes (verify with county administration)

Note: Exempt from local building permit does not mean exempt from state-level requirements (MSDH, MDEQ, State Fire Marshal). Confirm with county administration before proceeding.

Building code

No countywide building code adopted for unincorporated areas; state-level requirements apply.

Permit validity

Varies; contact county for validity period.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders should contact county administration for specific requirements.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold a valid MSBOC license for projects exceeding $50,000 in valuation.

1. 01
   Contact Newton County Administrator at 601-635-3444 to determine whether a permit is required for your project.
2. 02
   If a permit is required (e.g., septic installation, electrical service connection, road access/driveway), submit application in person at the county courthouse.
3. 03
   For projects exceeding $50,000, contractor must hold a valid MSBOC license.
4. 04
   For septic/onsite wastewater systems, a separate MSDH permit is required regardless of county requirements.
5. 05
   For projects disturbing 1 or more acres, a separate MDEQ stormwater permit (NPDES) is required.

Typical processing time: Varies; contact county for specific timelines.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical sequence: No formal county building inspection program has been identified. Projects may require inspections by state agencies (MSDH for septic, MDEQ for stormwater, State Fire Marshal for commercial structures).