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Unincorporated Tunica County

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Tunica County, Mississippi. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Tunica County Planning Commission

Street address
1061 South Court Street, Tunica, MS 38676
Phone
(662) 363-2515
Coverage
All unincorporated areas of Tunica County, including Tunica Resorts casino corridor, Dundee census-designated place, and all other unincorporated communities.
Online portal
Tunica County Planning Commission RecDesk Portal
RecDesk
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Tunica County

A building permit is required for new residential or commercial construction, additions or expansions to existing structures, electrical installations or upgrades, plumbing system installations, mechanical (HVAC) installations, gas system installations, mobile home or manufactured housing placement or replacement, demolition of structures, and land disturbance (1+ acre subject to MDEQ stormwater requirements).

Purely cosmetic work (painting, flooring, cabinet replacement, minor repairs not involving structural, electrical, or plumbing systems)
Certain farm structures qualifying under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 agricultural exemption (contact Planning Commission to confirm applicability)
Manufactured/mobile homes are regulated separately from state IBC/IRC framework and are exempt from State Uniform Construction Code per § 17-2-4 (contact Planning Commission for mobile home placement permit requirements)
  • Exempt Purely cosmetic work (painting, flooring, cabinet replacement, minor repairs not involving structural, electrical, or plumbing systems)
  • Exempt Certain farm structures qualifying under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 agricultural exemption (contact Planning Commission to confirm applicability)
  • Exempt Manufactured/mobile homes are regulated separately from state IBC/IRC framework and are exempt from State Uniform Construction Code per § 17-2-4 (contact Planning Commission for mobile home placement permit requirements)

Note: Floodplain management requirements remain applicable regardless of building code exemptions. Structures in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas must comply with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) floodplain management ordinances.

Required documents
  • Completed permit application
  • Site plan and plot plan showing setbacks and property lines
  • Construction plans and specifications
  • Contractor license information (MSBOC license required for projects $50K+)
  • Proof of property ownership or authorization to build
Building code
Mississippi Code Title 17, Chapter 2 framework; county adopted from 2018 or 2021 IBC/IRC (verify current edition with Planning Commission). State reference standard is 2021 IBC/IRC with state-specific amendments.
Permit validity
Not publicly specified; contact Planning Commission.
Owner-builder
Contact Planning Commission for owner-builder requirements.
Contractor requirements
MSBOC (Mississippi State Board of Contractors) license required for projects $50K+.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Processing time not publicly specified; contact Planning Commission for estimates.

  1. 01
    Register an account at tunicacountypc.recdesk.com (or visit Planning Commission office in person).
  2. 02
    Select the appropriate permit type: residential building, commercial building, plumbing, zoning, or county license.
  3. 03
    Complete the permit application form with full project details.
  4. 04
    Submit required documentation: site plan and plot plan showing setbacks and property lines, construction plans and specifications, contractor license information (MSBOC license required for projects $50K+), proof of property ownership or authorization to build.
  5. 05
    Pay applicable permit fees (fee schedule available at the Planning Commission office).
  6. 06
    Planning Commission staff review plans for code compliance, zoning conformance, and completeness.
  7. 07
    Permit issued upon approval; permit must be posted on-site during construction.
  8. 08
    Schedule required inspections through the portal or by contacting the office.
  9. 09
    Obtain Certificate of Occupancy upon passing final inspection.

Typical processing time: Processing time not publicly specified; contact Planning Commission for estimates.

Source: Tunica County Planning Commission ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Tunica County building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Typically based on construction value or square footage for residential and commercial building permits. Separate fees for plumbing, zoning/variance applications, and county license.

To obtain current fees: Contact the Tunica County Planning Commission at (662) 363-2515 or access the RecDesk portal at tunicacountypc.recdesk.com after registering an account.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
Scheduling deadline
Not publicly specified; contact Planning Commission.
Inspection hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Time windows
Not publicly specified; contact Planning Commission.

Typical sequence: Typical inspection stages: foundation/footing (before concrete placement), framing (after rough framing, before insulation), electrical rough-in (before walls closed), plumbing rough-in (before walls closed), mechanical/HVAC (before concealment), insulation (if applicable), final inspection (confirms overall code compliance). Commercial and large-scale projects (including casino resort structures) may require additional inspections and may be subject to Mississippi State Fire Marshal plan review.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Tunica County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Tunica County, MS? ▸
A building permit is required for new residential or commercial construction, additions or expansions to existing structures, electrical installations or upgrades, plumbing system installations, mechanical (HVAC) installations, gas system installations, mobile home or manufactured housing placement or replacement, demolition of structures, and land disturbance (1+ acre subject to MDEQ stormwater requirements).
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Tunica County, MS? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Tunica County, MS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Typically based on construction value or square footage for residential and commercial building permits. Separate fees for plumbing, zoning/variance applications, and county license..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Tunica County, MS? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Tunica County, MS, follow these steps: 1. Register an account at tunicacountypc.recdesk.com (or visit Planning Commission office in person). 2. Select the appropriate permit type: residential building, commercial building, plumbing, zoning, or county license. 3. Complete the permit application form with full project details. 4. Submit required documentation: site plan and plot plan showing setbacks and property lines, construction plans and specifications, contractor license information (MSBOC license required for projects $50K+), proof of property ownership or authorization to build. 5. Pay applicable permit fees (fee schedule available at the Planning Commission office). 6. Planning Commission staff review plans for code compliance, zoning conformance, and completeness. 7. Permit issued upon approval; permit must be posted on-site during construction. 8. Schedule required inspections through the portal or by contacting the office. 9. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy upon passing final inspection.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Tunica County, MS? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Tunica County, MS typically run Processing time not publicly specified; contact Planning Commission for estimates.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Tunica County, MS? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Tunica County, MS. The following work is generally exempt: Purely cosmetic work (painting, flooring, cabinet replacement, minor repairs not involving structural, electrical, or plumbing systems); Certain farm structures qualifying under Mississippi Code § 17-2-7 agricultural exemption (contact Planning Commission to confirm applicability); Manufactured/mobile homes are regulated separately from state IBC/IRC framework and are exempt from State Uniform Construction Code per § 17-2-4 (contact Planning Commission for mobile home placement permit requirements). Note: Floodplain management requirements remain applicable regardless of building code exemptions. Structures in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas must comply with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) floodplain management ordinances. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Tunica County, MS? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Tunica County, MS via: RecDesk portal, (662) 363-2515. Not publicly specified; contact Planning Commission..
last verified April 2026 source Tunica County Planning Commission ↗ entry id permits/mississippi/tunica/unincorporated
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