How do I apply for a building permit in Booneville, MS?

1. Contact the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 or City Hall at (662) 728-5601. 2. Request permit application forms and requirements for your specific project type. 3. Prepare and complete the permit application with supporting documentation (site plans, contractor credentials, project description). 4. Submit completed application to City Hall at 203 N. Main Street, Booneville, MS 38829. 5. Pay applicable permit fees. 6. Building department reviews application for code compliance. 7. Permit is issued upon approval. 8. Schedule required inspections through the Building Inspector's Office. 9. Obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy upon passing all inspections.

What work is exempt from building permits in Booneville, MS?

The following work is generally exempt: Cosmetic interior work (painting, flooring, cabinetry, interior trim); Minor maintenance and routine repairs. Note: Confirm edge cases with the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 before proceeding with work that may be exempt.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Booneville, MS?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Building Inspector's Office - (662) 728-6810, City Hall - (662) 728-5601. Contact the Building Inspector's Office in advance to schedule inspections..

City Building Permits

Booneville, MS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Booneville, Mississippi. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Mississippi Prentiss County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Booneville (county seat of Prentiss County, population ~9,126 per 2020 census).

Department: City of Booneville Building Inspector's Office / City Hall
Address: 203 North Main Street, Booneville, MS 38829
Phone: (662) 728-6810
Email: info@cityofboonevillems.com
Website: https://booneville-ms.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Booneville Official Website

Platform: Manual Submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

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Application Process

Contact the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 or City Hall at (662) 728-5601.
Request permit application forms and requirements for your specific project type.
Prepare and complete the permit application with supporting documentation (site plans, contractor credentials, project description).
Submit completed application to City Hall at 203 N. Main Street, Booneville, MS 38829.
Pay applicable permit fees.
Building department reviews application for code compliance.
Permit is issued upon approval.
Schedule required inspections through the Building Inspector's Office.
Obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy upon passing all inspections.

Typical processing time: Processing timelines not specified; contact the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 for estimated timelines.

Source: City of Booneville Building Inspector's Office / City Hall

General Requirements

Building permits are required for: new construction (residential and commercial); substantial renovations, additions, and repairs; electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work; roofing projects; septic/onsite wastewater system installation (MSDH permit also required); demolition; land-disturbing activities of 1+ acres (MDEQ permit also required).

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Site plan or property sketch
Construction plans or project description
Contractor license information (MSBOC certificate of responsibility for projects $50,000+)

Permit validity: Contact the Building Inspector's Office for permit validity periods.
Building code: Booneville operates under a Planning and Zoning framework per Mississippi home rule authority (Miss. Code Title 17, Ch. 2). Under Mississippi SB 2378 (Miss. Code § 17-2-4), the city must have adopted one of the three most recently published ICC editions (IBC/IRC 2018, 2021, or 2024) or formally opted out. The specific code edition currently enforced is not documented in publicly available sources. Contact the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 to confirm the adopted code edition.
Owner-builder: Owner-builders should contact the Building Inspector's Office to confirm any special requirements.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must provide MSBOC certificate of responsibility number (for projects $50,000+) on the permit application. Verify contractor licenses with MSBOC at www.msboc.us.

Fees

Payment note: Specific fee schedules are not published online. Contact the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 for current fees, which may include: residential building permits, commercial building permits, renovation and remodeling permits, electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits, plan review fees, inspection fees, and demolition permits.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Cosmetic interior work (painting, flooring, cabinetry, interior trim)
Minor maintenance and routine repairs

Important: Confirm edge cases with the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 before proceeding with work that may be exempt.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Building Inspector's Office - (662) 728-6810 (phone)
City Hall - (662) 728-5601 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Contact the Building Inspector's Office in advance to schedule inspections.
Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Standard inspection phases include: Foundation/Structural (after foundation work, before backfill), Framing/Rough-In (before drywall installation, covers electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing), Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP, before concealment), and Final Inspection (before occupancy certificate is issued).

Additional Resources

Building code: Booneville operates under a Planning and Zoning framework per Mississippi home rule authority (Miss. Code Title 17, Ch. 2). Under Mississippi SB 2378 (Miss. Code § 17-2-4), the city must have adopted one of the three most recently published ICC editions (IBC/IRC 2018, 2021, or 2024) or formally opted out. The specific code edition currently enforced is not documented in publicly available sources. Contact the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 to confirm the adopted code edition.
Verify contractor license: MSBOC - Mississippi State Board of Contractors
Zoning information: View zoning info
Mississippi State Fire Marshal - Building Plan Review
MDEQ - Stormwater Permits
MSDH - On-Site Wastewater Systems
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
License lookup guide: Mississippi Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Mississippi Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Mississippi hub: Mississippi Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Booneville Building Inspector's Office / City Hall before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Booneville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Booneville, MS?: Building permits are required for: new construction (residential and commercial); substantial renovations, additions, and repairs; electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work; roofing projects; septic/onsite wastewater system installation (MSDH permit also required); demolition; land-disturbing activities of 1+ acres (MDEQ permit also required).
How do I apply for a building permit in Booneville, MS?: 1. Contact the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 or City Hall at (662) 728-5601. 2. Request permit application forms and requirements for your specific project type. 3. Prepare and complete the permit application with supporting documentation (site plans, contractor credentials, project description). 4. Submit completed application to City Hall at 203 N. Main Street, Booneville, MS 38829. 5. Pay applicable permit fees. 6. Building department reviews application for code compliance. 7. Permit is issued upon approval. 8. Schedule required inspections through the Building Inspector's Office. 9. Obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy upon passing all inspections.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Booneville, MS?: Typical processing time is Processing timelines not specified; contact the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 for estimated timelines..
What work is exempt from building permits in Booneville, MS?: The following work is generally exempt: Cosmetic interior work (painting, flooring, cabinetry, interior trim); Minor maintenance and routine repairs. Note: Confirm edge cases with the Building Inspector's Office at (662) 728-6810 before proceeding with work that may be exempt.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Booneville, MS?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Building Inspector's Office - (662) 728-6810, City Hall - (662) 728-5601. Contact the Building Inspector's Office in advance to schedule inspections..

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