Unincorporated Tishomingo County

A building permit may be required for new construction, additions, major renovations, electrical/plumbing/HVAC/mechanical installations, roofing replacement, decks, pools, accessory structures, and demolition. Confirm specific requirements with the Board of Supervisors at (662) 423-7032.

• Exempt Agricultural structures may have exemptions under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7. Confirm with county.

Note: Even exempt work may be subject to floodplain, stormwater, or septic regulations. Confirm all applicable requirements with the Board of Supervisors.

Building code

Tishomingo County must adopt one of the three most recently approved IBC/IRC editions under Mississippi Code § 17-2-4, or may opt out by resolution. Confirm specific adoption status with the Board of Supervisors at (662) 423-7032.

Contractor requirements

Contractors for projects $50,000 or more must hold a valid MSBOC license. See Statewide Resources.

1. 01
   Contact the Tishomingo County Board of Supervisors at (662) 423-7032 to determine if a permit is required for your project and which county office processes it.
2. 02
   Obtain a building permit application (available in person at the Chancery Court Building, 1008 Battleground Dr, Iuka, MS 38852).
3. 03
   Complete the application with site plan/survey, construction drawings, project scope description, estimated cost, and contractor information.
4. 04
   Submit the application to the appropriate county office.
5. 05
   Building inspector (if applicable) reviews for code compliance.
6. 06
   Permit issued upon approval.
7. 07
   Schedule required inspections as construction progresses.

• (662) 423-7032 (phone)

Typical sequence: Standard inspection stages under Mississippi building code practice: Foundation/Footing inspection (before concrete pour), Framing inspection (after structural framing, before insulation), MEP inspection (rough mechanical, electrical, plumbing before drywall), Final inspection (after all work complete, before occupancy). Contact county to confirm inspection requirements for unincorporated areas.