Town of Tylertown

Building permits are required in Tylertown for new residential construction (single-family, multi-family), new commercial or industrial construction, additions/alterations/renovations affecting structural integrity/fire safety/code compliance, demolition, electrical/plumbing/mechanical system installation or replacement, roofing work (structural changes or replacements exceeding local thresholds), septic system installation (if not on town sewer), and construction in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas.

• Exempt Specific exemptions under Tylertown municipal code must be confirmed with Town Hall at 601-876-4011.

Note: Even work exempt from building permits may be subject to zoning and other municipal requirements. Confirm exemptions and compliance with Town Hall before proceeding.

Building code

Under Miss. Code § 21-19-25, municipalities have authority to adopt and enforce building codes. No publicly documented building code adoption ordinance was found online for Tylertown. Applicants should contact Town Hall at 601-876-4011 to confirm which edition of the IBC/IRC (if any) Tylertown has formally adopted and whether a zoning ordinance is in effect.

Permit validity

Contact Town Hall at 601-876-4011 for permit validity period details.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must comply with all applicable state and municipal requirements. Verify with Town Hall at 601-876-4011.

Contractor requirements

Contractors performing residential work over $50,000 or commercial work over $50,000 must hold a valid MSBOC license. Residential remodeling and roofing contractors must be licensed for projects over $10,000.

1. 01
   Contact Town Hall at 601-876-4011 to confirm permit requirements for your specific project type (residential, commercial, renovation, demolition, etc.) and request current application forms.
2. 02
   Verify the property is within Tylertown's incorporated limits by confirming with the Walthall County Tax Assessor at 601-876-4932 or county GIS at 601-876-4349.
3. 03
   Prepare project documentation: completed building permit application, 2 sets of construction plans/drawings (site plan, floor plans, elevations), copy of property deed, and contractor license documentation if project exceeds applicable MSBOC thresholds.
4. 04
   Submit completed application and all supporting documents to Town Hall in person at 308 Beulah Ave., Tylertown, MS 39667.
5. 05
   Allow a review period (typically 1-2 weeks for standard residential projects; longer for complex commercial projects).
6. 06
   Upon approval, pay applicable permit fees.
7. 07
   Receive permit, post on job site, and schedule required inspections before beginning work.
8. 08
   Do not proceed to the next phase of construction without passing each required inspection.

Typical processing time: Typically 1-2 weeks for standard residential projects; longer for complex commercial projects.

• Town Hall at 601-876-4011 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Contact Town Hall for scheduling details and deadlines.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, standard municipal office hours

Typical sequence: Required inspection stages typically include: foundation/footing inspection (before pouring concrete), framing inspection (after rough framing, before insulation/sheathing), electrical rough-in inspection (before walls are closed), plumbing rough-in inspection (before walls are closed), mechanical rough-in inspection (HVAC ductwork before enclosure), insulation inspection (before drywall, energy code compliance if applicable), and final inspection (upon project completion; required for Certificate of Occupancy). Inspections must be requested by the permit holder. Do not cover or enclose work before the applicable inspection has passed.