City Building Permits
Town of Raleigh, MS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Raleigh, Mississippi. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated limits of the Town of Raleigh (county seat of Smith County).
- Department
- Town of Raleigh Municipal Government
- Address
- 150 Main Street, Raleigh, MS 39153
- Phone
- 601-782-4672
- Website
- https://www.smithcountyms.gov/
Application Process
- Contact Raleigh Town Hall at 601-782-4672 (M–F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) to confirm permit requirements.
- Obtain building permit application form from Town Hall.
- Prepare two (2) sets of construction plans.
- For properties without public sewer, obtain MSDH Soil and Site Recommendation Form (335) from Smith County Health Department (601-782-4472).
- Submit completed application, plans, and documentation to Town Hall.
- Pay applicable permit fees.
- Obtain building permit.
- Schedule required inspections as construction progresses.
- Obtain final inspection approval before occupancy.
General Requirements
New residential construction, new commercial or industrial construction, structural additions or alterations, change of building use or occupancy, and major remodeling involving structural work.
Required Documents
- Completed building permit application
- Two (2) sets of plans including: site/plot plan showing property boundaries and structure location, foundation and footing layout with details, framing details, electrical layout, and front, side, and rear elevations
- Proof of ownership (deed or warranty deed if homeowner is builder)
- MSDH Form 335 septic evaluation (if not on public sewer)
- Building code
- As a Mississippi municipality, Raleigh must adopt one of the last three editions of the IBC or IRC as minimum code. The applicable statewide baseline is the 2021 IBC / 2021 IRC with Mississippi amendments (effective July 1, 2024). Raleigh's specific adopted ordinance should be confirmed with Town Hall.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold a valid MSBOC license for projects $50,000 or more (residential new construction) or $10,000+ (residential remodeling/roofing). Contact MSBOC at 800-880-6161 or https://www.msboc.us/
Fees
- Payment note
- No fee schedule is publicly published. Contact Town Hall at 601-782-4672 for current permit fees based on project type and construction cost.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town of Raleigh Municipal Government to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Town Hall (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Standard residential inspection stages: 1) Foundation/footing inspection (before concrete pour), 2) Framing inspection (before walls are closed), 3) Electrical rough-in inspection, 4) Plumbing rough-in inspection (if applicable), 5) HVAC inspection (if applicable), 6) Final inspection before occupancy. Septic inspection by MSDH or Smith County Health Department required separately for properties not on public sewer.
Additional Resources
- Building code: As a Mississippi municipality, Raleigh must adopt one of the last three editions of the IBC or IRC as minimum code. The applicable statewide baseline is the 2021 IBC / 2021 IRC with Mississippi amendments (effective July 1, 2024). Raleigh's specific adopted ordinance should be confirmed with Town Hall.
- Verify contractor license: MSBOC License Lookup
- Smith County Health Department (Septic Evaluations)
- FEMA Flood Maps
- MSDH Division of On-Site Wastewater
- 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 Raleigh Municipal Government before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Raleigh Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Raleigh, MS?
- New residential construction, new commercial or industrial construction, structural additions or alterations, change of building use or occupancy, and major remodeling involving structural work.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Raleigh, MS?
- 1. Contact Raleigh Town Hall at 601-782-4672 (M–F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) to confirm permit requirements. 2. Obtain building permit application form from Town Hall. 3. Prepare two (2) sets of construction plans. 4. For properties without public sewer, obtain MSDH Soil and Site Recommendation Form (335) from Smith County Health Department (601-782-4472). 5. Submit completed application, plans, and documentation to Town Hall. 6. Pay applicable permit fees. 7. Obtain building permit. 8. Schedule required inspections as construction progresses. 9. Obtain final inspection approval before occupancy.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Raleigh, MS?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Town Hall.
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