City Building Permits
Town of Sumner, MS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Sumner, Mississippi. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated Town of Sumner, located in the Second Judicial District of Tallahatchie County. Sumner is the county seat for the Second Judicial District with a population of approximately 278 (2020 Census).
- Department
- Town of Sumner — Town Hall
- Address
- 507 Walnut Street, Sumner, MS 38957
- Phone
- (662) 375-8773
Application Process
- Contact Town Hall at (662) 375-8773 or email sumnertownof@bellsouth.net.
- Obtain and complete a Building Permit Application form.
- Submit with project description, property information, and estimated cost.
- Town reviews for zoning compliance and code requirements.
- Applicant is notified of approval or corrections needed.
- Permit fee is paid and permit is issued upon approval.
- Inspections are scheduled at required construction stages.
Typical processing time: Not specified; contact Town Hall for current processing timeframe.
General Requirements
New construction of any building, additions or substantial alterations, demolition or relocation of structures, sign permits, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical system installation/upgrades, and any construction in a FEMA-designated flood zone.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Project description
- Property information
- Estimated cost
- Permit validity
- Not specified; contact Town Hall.
- Building code
- Sumner has not publicly specified the building code edition adopted. Contact Town Hall at (662) 375-8773 to confirm the currently enforced code. Mississippi municipalities may adopt IBC/IRC editions consistent with the Mississippi Building Codes Council's approved list; the 2021 IBC/IRC are current state-level reference standards (effective 2024).
- Owner-builder
- Not specified; contact Town Hall.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold a valid Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) license if contract value exceeds $50,000 (commercial/new residential) or $10,000 (residential remodeling).
Fees
- Payment note
- Fee schedule not publicly available. Contact Town Hall at (662) 375-8773 for current permit fees.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town of Sumner — Town Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Closed Wednesday at noon)
Typical inspection sequence: Inspections are coordinated through Town Hall. Standard inspection stages: Foundation/Footing, Framing, Rough-In (MEP systems), and Final Inspection.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Sumner has not publicly specified the building code edition adopted. Contact Town Hall at (662) 375-8773 to confirm the currently enforced code. Mississippi municipalities may adopt IBC/IRC editions consistent with the Mississippi Building Codes Council's approved list; the 2021 IBC/IRC are current state-level reference standards (effective 2024).
- Verify contractor license: Mississippi State Board of Contractors License Lookup
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- NPS — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
- MDEQ Construction Stormwater Permits (1+ acres disturbance)
- MSDH On-Site Wastewater (Septic) 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 of Sumner — Town Hall before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Sumner Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Sumner, MS?
- New construction of any building, additions or substantial alterations, demolition or relocation of structures, sign permits, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical system installation/upgrades, and any construction in a FEMA-designated flood zone.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Sumner, MS?
- 1. Contact Town Hall at (662) 375-8773 or email sumnertownof@bellsouth.net. 2. Obtain and complete a Building Permit Application form. 3. Submit with project description, property information, and estimated cost. 4. Town reviews for zoning compliance and code requirements. 5. Applicant is notified of approval or corrections needed. 6. Permit fee is paid and permit is issued upon approval. 7. Inspections are scheduled at required construction stages.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Sumner, MS?
- Typical processing time is Not specified; contact Town Hall for current processing timeframe..
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