Unincorporated Oktibbeha County

Permitting is required by Mississippi state law (Miss. Code Ann. § 17-2-7) for all construction in unincorporated areas, regardless of whether a building code has been adopted.

• Exempt Agricultural buildings used solely for agricultural purposes may qualify for exemptions under Mississippi law; verify with county administration.

Note: No formal exemption list published. Contact county administration to confirm exemption status for your project type.

Building code

No formal building code adopted for unincorporated areas. The only regulation on the books is a 2016 site development guideline with limited enforcement mechanisms.

Permit validity

Not specified; contact county directly.

Owner-builder

Owner-occupied single-family residential construction by property owner may qualify for exemption from MSBOC licensing; verify with county.

Contractor requirements

Contractors on projects valued at $50,000 or more must hold a valid Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) certificate of responsibility.

1. 01
   Contact County Administration at 662-323-1520 or County Clerk at 662-324-3032 to determine current permit requirements for your project type.
2. 02
   Confirm that permitting is required by Mississippi state law (Miss. Code Ann. § 17-2-7), even though the county has not adopted a formal building code.
3. 03
   Prepare permit application including contractor's material purchase certificate number or Taxpayer Identification Number, and contractor license or certificate of responsibility information.
4. 04
   Inquire about any site development guideline requirements under the 2016 adopted guidelines.
5. 05
   Determine if your project requires a separate MSDH septic system permit or MDEQ stormwater permit.
6. 06
   Submit application and required documentation to the County Clerk at 104 Felix Long Street, Starkville, MS 39759.
7. 07
   Pay applicable permit fees (contact county for current fee schedule).

Typical processing time: Not specified; contact county directly.

Inspection hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays)

Typical sequence: No formal county building inspection program has been identified. In the absence of adopted building codes, inspections are not systematically required. Electrical work may require inspection through Mississippi State Fire Marshal for commercial/public buildings. Septic systems require inspection and approval by Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) prior to use.