Unincorporated Warren County

Development permits are required for any construction, grading, or site work in unincorporated Warren County. Mobile home permits are required when placing a manufactured home. Driveway permits are required for new driveways connecting to county-maintained roads.

• Exempt No formal exemption schedule published — Warren County has no building code in force. The development permit is a minimal administrative charge for general development activity.

Note: Because no building code is adopted, there is no traditional permit exemption structure. All work is subject to the $25 development permit or is free (driveway permits). Confirm work classification with the Permit Division at (601) 636-1690.

Building code

None — Warren County opted out of the statewide uniform building code in 2014. No mandatory inspections, plan review, or code compliance requirements.

Permit validity

Not specified publicly; contact office for current regulations.

Owner-builder

Not applicable under current county permit program.

Contractor requirements

Mississippi state contractor license required by state law for projects over $50,000 (commercial) or new residential, but Warren County does not independently verify licensing as part of its limited permit program.

Source: Warren County Permit Division ↗

1. 01
   Confirm the property is outside the City of Vicksburg incorporated limits (unincorporated Warren County).
2. 02
   Determine the permit type needed: development permit, mobile home permit, driveway permit, or utility permit.
3. 03
   Download the applicable application form from the county website or pick it up in person at 1009 Cherry Street.
4. 04
   Gather required documents specific to your permit type.
5. 05
   Submit application in person at the Permit Division office (utility permits may be submitted by email).
6. 06
   Pay applicable fees in cash or check; credit cards are not accepted.
7. 07
   Permit is issued upon review and approval.

Typical processing time: Not specified publicly; contact the Permit Division at (601) 636-1690 for current turnaround.

Source: Warren County Permit Division ↗

Scheduling deadline

No mandatory inspections; see note below.

Inspection hours

Monday–Friday; call ahead to schedule appointment — hours may vary.

Typical sequence: No mandatory inspections in unincorporated Warren County. The county has no active building inspection program following the 2014 opt-out from the statewide building code. Contractors and property owners are responsible for building to applicable standards without county inspection oversight.

Source: Warren County Permit Division ↗