City Building Permits
Town of Taylorsville, MS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Taylorsville, Mississippi. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated limits of the Town of Taylorsville. Taylorsville is the largest incorporated town in Smith County and a Mississippi Main Street Community.
- Department
- Town of Taylorsville Town Hall
- Address
- 125 Eaton Street, Taylorsville, MS 39168
- Phone
- 601-785-6531
Application Process
- Contact Taylorsville Town Hall at 601-785-6531 (M–F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
- Confirm permit requirements for the specific project.
- Obtain building permit application form from Town Hall.
- Prepare two (2) sets of construction plans.
- Obtain MSDH Form 335 septic evaluation from Smith County Health Department (601-782-4472) if not on public sewer.
- Submit completed application, plans, and supporting documentation.
- Pay applicable permit fees.
- Obtain permit and begin construction.
- Schedule required inspections.
- Obtain final inspection approval before occupancy.
General Requirements
New residential construction, new commercial or industrial construction, structural additions or alterations, change of use or occupancy, and major structural remodeling.
Required Documents
- Completed building permit application
- Two (2) sets of construction plans: site/plot plan, foundation and footing details, framing details, electrical layout, and elevations (front, side, rear)
- Proof of property ownership
- MSDH Form 335 (if not on public sewer)
- Building code
- Taylorsville must adopt one of the last three editions of the IBC or IRC as a minimum code per Mississippi law. The statewide baseline is 2021 IBC / 2021 IRC with Mississippi amendments (effective July 1, 2024). Confirm specific adopted edition 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 available online. Contact Town Hall at 601-785-6531 for current permit fees.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town of Taylorsville Town Hall 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 inspection stages for residential construction: 1) Foundation/footing inspection, 2) Framing inspection, 3) Electrical rough-in inspection, 4) Plumbing rough-in inspection (if applicable), 5) HVAC inspection (if applicable), 6) Final inspection before occupancy. Confirm inspection scheduling and stages with Town Hall at permit issuance. Septic inspection by MSDH or Smith County Health Department required separately for properties not on public sewer.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Taylorsville must adopt one of the last three editions of the IBC or IRC as a minimum code per Mississippi law. The statewide baseline is 2021 IBC / 2021 IRC with Mississippi amendments (effective July 1, 2024). Confirm specific adopted edition with Town Hall.
- Verify contractor license: MSBOC License Lookup
- Mississippi Main Street Program (Downtown Economic Development)
- 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 Taylorsville Town Hall before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Taylorsville Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Taylorsville, MS?
- New residential construction, new commercial or industrial construction, structural additions or alterations, change of use or occupancy, and major structural remodeling.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Taylorsville, MS?
- 1. Contact Taylorsville Town Hall at 601-785-6531 (M–F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). 2. Confirm permit requirements for the specific project. 3. Obtain building permit application form from Town Hall. 4. Prepare two (2) sets of construction plans. 5. Obtain MSDH Form 335 septic evaluation from Smith County Health Department (601-782-4472) if not on public sewer. 6. Submit completed application, plans, and supporting documentation. 7. Pay applicable permit fees. 8. Obtain permit and begin construction. 9. Schedule required inspections. 10. Obtain final inspection approval before occupancy.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Taylorsville, MS?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Town Hall.
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