How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Marietta, MS?

1. Contact Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 during open hours (Monday/Tuesday/Friday 9 AM-5 PM, Wednesday 9 AM-12 PM) or email cityofmarietta@outlook.com. 2. Request permit application forms and required documentation. 3. Complete application with required information (contractor credentials, project plans). 4. Submit completed application to Town Hall at 398 Hwy 371 (or P.O. Box 88), Marietta, MS 38856. 5. Pay applicable permit fees. 6. Town reviews application for compliance with local regulations. 7. Permit is issued upon approval. 8. Schedule and complete required inspections.

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Marietta, MS?

The following work is generally exempt: Cosmetic interior work (painting, flooring, cabinetry); Minor maintenance and routine repairs. Note: Confirm edge cases with Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 before proceeding with work that may be exempt. Proximity to Bay Springs Lake elevates flood zone risk for eastern portions of the town.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Marietta, MS?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Town Hall - (662) 728-9320, Town Clerk - cityofmarietta@outlook.com. Contact Town Hall in advance to schedule inspections..

City Building Permits

Town of Marietta, MS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Mississippi Prentiss County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Marietta (population ~256, per 2020 census; located on the eastern border of Prentiss County, near the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and Bay Springs Lake).

Department: Town of Marietta Town Hall
Address: 398 Hwy 371, Marietta, MS 38856
Phone: (662) 728-9320
Email: cityofmarietta@outlook.com

Application Process

Contact Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 during open hours (Monday/Tuesday/Friday 9 AM-5 PM, Wednesday 9 AM-12 PM) or email cityofmarietta@outlook.com.
Request permit application forms and required documentation.
Complete application with required information (contractor credentials, project plans).
Submit completed application to Town Hall at 398 Hwy 371 (or P.O. Box 88), Marietta, MS 38856.
Pay applicable permit fees.
Town reviews application for compliance with local regulations.
Permit is issued upon approval.
Schedule and complete required inspections.

Typical processing time: Processing timelines not specified; contact Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 for estimated timelines.

General Requirements

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

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Contractor credentials (MSBOC certificate of responsibility for projects $50,000+)
Project plans or description

Permit validity: Contact Town Hall for permit validity periods.
Building code: Marietta operates under Mississippi home rule authority (Miss. Code Title 17, Ch. 2). Under Mississippi SB 2378 (Miss. Code § 17-2-4), the town 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 Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 to confirm the adopted code edition. Given the town's small size, code enforcement may be minimal or shared with county resources.
Owner-builder: Owner-builders should contact Town Hall 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 Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 or email cityofmarietta@outlook.com for current fees, which may include: building permits, renovation/addition permits, electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits, plan review fees, and inspection fees.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Important: Confirm edge cases with Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 before proceeding with work that may be exempt. Proximity to Bay Springs Lake elevates flood zone risk for eastern portions of the town.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Town Hall - (662) 728-9320 (phone)
Town Clerk - cityofmarietta@outlook.com (email)

Scheduling deadline: Contact Town Hall in advance to schedule inspections.
Inspection hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Wednesday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; Thursday closed

Typical inspection sequence: Standard inspection phases include: Foundation/Structural (after foundation work, before backfill), Framing/Rough-In (before drywall installation), and Final Inspection (before occupancy). Given the small size of the town (256 residents), inspection services may be contracted or shared with Prentiss County.

Additional Resources

Building code: Marietta operates under Mississippi home rule authority (Miss. Code Title 17, Ch. 2). Under Mississippi SB 2378 (Miss. Code § 17-2-4), the town 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 Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 to confirm the adopted code edition. Given the town's small size, code enforcement may be minimal or shared with county resources.
Verify contractor license: MSBOC - Mississippi State Board of Contractors
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 Town of Marietta Town Hall before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Marietta Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Marietta, MS?: Building permits are required for: new construction (residential and commercial); substantial renovations, additions, and repairs; electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work; roofing projects; demolition; septic/onsite wastewater system installation (MSDH permit also required); land-disturbing activities of 1+ acres (MDEQ permit also required).
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Marietta, MS?: 1. Contact Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 during open hours (Monday/Tuesday/Friday 9 AM-5 PM, Wednesday 9 AM-12 PM) or email cityofmarietta@outlook.com. 2. Request permit application forms and required documentation. 3. Complete application with required information (contractor credentials, project plans). 4. Submit completed application to Town Hall at 398 Hwy 371 (or P.O. Box 88), Marietta, MS 38856. 5. Pay applicable permit fees. 6. Town reviews application for compliance with local regulations. 7. Permit is issued upon approval. 8. Schedule and complete required inspections.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Marietta, MS?: Typical processing time is Processing timelines not specified; contact Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 for estimated timelines..
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Marietta, MS?: The following work is generally exempt: Cosmetic interior work (painting, flooring, cabinetry); Minor maintenance and routine repairs. Note: Confirm edge cases with Town Hall at (662) 728-9320 before proceeding with work that may be exempt. Proximity to Bay Springs Lake elevates flood zone risk for eastern portions of the town.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Marietta, MS?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Town Hall - (662) 728-9320, Town Clerk - cityofmarietta@outlook.com. Contact Town Hall in advance to schedule inspections..

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