Unincorporated Pontotoc County

A building permit is required for any construction, renovation, structural repair, land development, or major alteration in unincorporated Pontotoc County.

• Exempt Farm buildings and farm structures are exempt from permit requirements under Miss. Code § 17-2-7 (subject to FEMA floodplain override if property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area)

Note: Agricultural exemption does not apply to floodplain management ordinances required for NFIP eligibility; FEMA floodplain standards override agricultural exemptions. Confirm requirements directly with county office.

Building code

Pontotoc County may adopt 2021 IBC/2021 IRC or prior approved editions (2018, 2015, 2012). Specific edition currently adopted not confirmed online; contact county at (662) 489-3900.

Permit validity

Not specified; contact county office for details.

Owner-builder

Not specified in published sources; contact county office.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold valid MSBOC license for projects exceeding $50,000 (residential) or $10,000 (remodel/roofing).

1. 01
   Contact the Pontotoc County Board of Supervisors or Chancery Clerk's office at (662) 489-3900
2. 02
   Obtain building permit application form from the county clerk's office at 34 S. Liberty St.
3. 03
   Submit completed application with building plans, project specifications, property description, and contractor information
4. 04
   Confirm contractor holds required MSBOC license if project value exceeds $50,000 (residential) or $10,000 (remodel/roofing)
5. 05
   Pay applicable permit fee
6. 06
   Receive permit or notice of denial/revision request
7. 07
   Post permit visibly at job site and schedule required inspections

Typical processing time: Processing time not published; contact county office for estimates.

• (662) 489-3900 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Not specified; contact county office.

Inspection hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Standard inspection points typically include foundation/footing, framing, rough-in (electrical, plumbing, mechanical), insulation, and final. Contact county office for specific requirements.