City Building Permits
Town of Cary, MS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Cary, Mississippi. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Mississippi Sharkey County Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated Town of Cary.
- Department
- Town Hall / Mayor's Office
- Address
- 30 Oak Circle, Cary, MS 39054
- Phone
- (662) 873-6679
- vgibbs86@yahoo.com
Application Process
- Contact Town Hall by phone at (662) 873-6679 or visit 30 Oak Circle, Cary during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- Inquire whether the project type requires a municipal permit within Cary's corporate limits
- Request and complete the permit application form
- Submit application with project details and any required documentation
- Pay applicable fee (contact Town Hall for current schedule)
- Receive permit and inspection requirements
- Schedule and pass required inspections
- Receive final approval / Certificate of Occupancy as applicable
Typical processing time: Not specified; contact Town Hall for current turnaround time.
Source: Town Hall / Mayor's Office
General Requirements
New construction and major alterations may require permits. Confirm specific requirements with Town Hall; enforcement capacity at this population scale is limited. Statewide MSBOC contractor licensing thresholds apply regardless of local permit requirements.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Property address and location information
- Project details and scope of work
- Estimated project cost
- Contractor information and licensing details
- Supporting documentation (as required by Town Hall)
- Permit validity
- Contact Town Hall for specific permit validity terms.
- Building code
- Cary, as a Mississippi municipality, may adopt building codes under Mississippi Code § 21-19-25. No adopted building code ordinance was found published online for the Town of Cary. Given a population of approximately 241, formal code enforcement infrastructure is likely minimal to nonexistent. Confirm code and permit requirements directly with Town Hall.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders must verify contractor licensing requirements with Town Hall.
- Contractor requirements
- Residential construction $50,000+: MSBOC residential license required. Residential remodeling/additions over $10,000: MSBOC license required. Commercial projects $50,000+: MSBOC commercial license required. MSBOC: (800) 880-6161 | msboc.us
Fees
- Payment note
- Fee schedule not published online. Contact Town Hall at (662) 873-6679. For a municipality of this size, fees are likely minimal or may not exist for certain project types.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town Hall / Mayor's Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (662) 873-6679 (phone)
- 30 Oak Circle, Cary, MS 39054 (in-person)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact Town Hall for scheduling details and notice requirements.
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation/footings inspection, Framing inspection, MEP rough-in inspection, Final inspection before occupancy.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Cary, as a Mississippi municipality, may adopt building codes under Mississippi Code § 21-19-25. No adopted building code ordinance was found published online for the Town of Cary. Given a population of approximately 241, formal code enforcement infrastructure is likely minimal to nonexistent. Confirm code and permit requirements directly with Town Hall.
- Verify contractor license: Mississippi State Board of Contractors License Lookup
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- MDEQ Geology Flood Maps
- Mississippi Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (HRRP)
- MDEQ Construction Stormwater Permits
- 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 Hall / Mayor's Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Cary Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Cary, MS?
- New construction and major alterations may require permits. Confirm specific requirements with Town Hall; enforcement capacity at this population scale is limited. Statewide MSBOC contractor licensing thresholds apply regardless of local permit requirements.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Cary, MS?
- 1. Contact Town Hall by phone at (662) 873-6679 or visit 30 Oak Circle, Cary during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 2. Inquire whether the project type requires a municipal permit within Cary's corporate limits 3. Request and complete the permit application form 4. Submit application with project details and any required documentation 5. Pay applicable fee (contact Town Hall for current schedule) 6. Receive permit and inspection requirements 7. Schedule and pass required inspections 8. Receive final approval / Certificate of Occupancy as applicable
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Cary, MS?
- Typical processing time is Not specified; contact Town Hall for current turnaround time..
- What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Cary, MS?
- The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs and cosmetic work. Note: In very small Mississippi municipalities, permits may be informal processes. MSBOC contractor licensing requirements still apply statewide regardless of whether a local permit is formally issued. Flood zone compliance is mandatory.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Cary, MS?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (662) 873-6679, 30 Oak Circle, Cary, MS 39054. Contact Town Hall for scheduling details and notice requirements..
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