Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez), MS — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

PRVWSD Building and Permitting Department

Street address

6018 Lakeshore Park, Brandon, MS 39047

Phone

769-243-7014

buildingdepartment@therez.ms

Coverage

Covers property within the PRVWSD-managed reservoir district. Owners must hold current PRVWSD registration or license. The district crosses both Rankin and Madison County boundaries.

Online portal

PRVWSD Building Department

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez)

New construction (residential and commercial), shoreline protection, boat houses, piers, repairs, additions, renovations, driveways, demolition, electrical/mechanical/plumbing upgrades, roofing, fencing, foundation repair, mobile homes, temporary structures (PODs), pools, and signs; rental property licenses are also required for rental units

Note: Not published as a standalone list; the broad range of required permit types (including roofing, fencing, and garage sales) suggests a narrow exemption list; confirm with 769-243-7014

Required documents

Current PRVWSD builder/contractor license and registration
Sub-contractor licenses (plumbing, mechanical, electrical)
Three plan sets with PDF copies (residential: architectural elevations, foundation plans, utility layouts; commercial: plot plans, drainage, erosion control, engineer-stamped foundation plans)
HOA/ARC approval if applicable
Engineer-stamped drawings for foundation repairs showing repair locations
Site plan showing location of proposed building

Building code: 2015 International Building Code (IBC), 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC), and related 2015 I-Codes adopted as of March 2016
Contractor requirements: Builder/contractor must be currently licensed and registered with PRVWSD; all sub-contractors must also hold current licenses

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

For residential projects: Obtain HOA/ARC approval if the property falls within an HOA.
02

Ensure builder/contractor holds current PRVWSD license and registration.
03

Prepare three plan sets (plus PDF copies), including architectural elevations, foundation plans, and utility layouts.
04

Submit application through the online permit portal or in person at 6018 Lakeshore Park.
05

Application is reviewed by PRVWSD staff.
06

Permit is issued upon approval.
07

Schedule inspections through the Building Department.
08

For commercial projects: Obtain board/committee approval before applying. Prepare three plan sets, plot plans, drainage details, erosion control measures, and engineering-stamped foundation plans. Submit application as above.

Source: PRVWSD Building and Permitting Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez) building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Not confirmed; contact the Building Department

Contact 769-243-7014 for payment instructions

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

769-243-7014 (phone)
buildingdepartment@therez.ms (email)

Inspection hours: Standard district office hours; confirm with department

Typical sequence: The department performs inspections on rental units and construction projects throughout the permitting process; specific sequence not published

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez) permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez), MS? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez), MS? ▸

Building permit fees in Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez), MS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Not confirmed; contact the Building Department.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez), MS? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez), MS, follow these steps: 1. For residential projects: Obtain HOA/ARC approval if the property falls within an HOA. 2. Ensure builder/contractor holds current PRVWSD license and registration. 3. Prepare three plan sets (plus PDF copies), including architectural elevations, foundation plans, and utility layouts. 4. Submit application through the online permit portal or in person at 6018 Lakeshore Park. 5. Application is reviewed by PRVWSD staff. 6. Permit is issued upon approval. 7. Schedule inspections through the Building Department. 8. For commercial projects: Obtain board/committee approval before applying. Prepare three plan sets, plot plans, drainage details, erosion control measures, and engineering-stamped foundation plans. Submit application as above.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez), MS? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (The Rez), MS via: 769-243-7014, buildingdepartment@therez.ms.

last verified April 2026 source PRVWSD Building and Permitting Department ↗ entry id permits/mississippi/rankin/the-rez

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with PRVWSD Building and Permitting Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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