Town of Lambert

A building permit is required for new construction of residential or commercial structures, additions and alterations exceeding minor cosmetic work, electrical/plumbing/mechanical/gas installations, manufactured/mobile home placement, and sign permits for commercial properties.

• Exempt Cosmetic work may be exempt from permit requirements; confirm with Town Hall.

Note: Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 farm structure exemptions may apply to rural properties within Lambert's jurisdiction; verify applicability with Town Hall.

Building code

Lambert has authority to adopt building codes as an incorporated municipality under Mississippi Code Title 17, Chapter 2. The specific code edition adopted should be verified with Town Hall. Lambert's full-time municipal office and comparatively larger size (population ~1,273) suggests more active local permit administration than smaller Quitman County municipalities.

1. 01
   Contact Lambert Town Hall at (662) 326-8018 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
2. 02
   Obtain the appropriate permit application form.
3. 03
   Complete application with project plans, specifications, and required documentation.
4. 04
   Submit to Town Hall with applicable fees.
5. 05
   Building authority reviews and approves application.
6. 06
   Permit issued; schedule required inspections.
7. 07
   Complete inspections at required construction stages.
8. 08
   Final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy issued.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies; contact Town Hall for estimates on specific projects.

• (662) 326-8018 (phone)
• Town Hall at 831 Scott Avenue, Lambert, MS 38643 (in-person)

Inspection hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Typical sequence: Standard construction inspections (foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, final) apply. Contact Town Hall to confirm inspection procedures and scheduling. Inspections may be conducted by municipal staff or coordinated with Quitman County Code Enforcement.