Town of Centreville

Building permits are required for new construction (residential and commercial), additions and major alterations, structural changes, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, change of use or occupancy, and Certificate of Occupancy required for all new structures before occupancy.

• Exempt Agricultural exemptions available for farm buildings on eligible agricultural land; confirm with Building Permits Department.
• Exempt Verify flood zone status and NFIP requirements via FEMA MSC before proceeding.

Note: Centreville is bisected by Homochitto River and its tributaries. Properties in designated Special Flood Hazard Areas must comply with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) elevation and construction requirements and may require elevation certificates.

Building code

Centreville is authorized under MS Code § 17-2-4 to adopt any of the last three editions of IBC or IRC. The state standard is 2021 IBC/2021 IRC (effective 2024). The specific edition adopted by Centreville is not published online. Contact the Building Permits and Inspections Department at (601) 645-5218 for the current adopted code edition.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold appropriate Mississippi Board of Contractors (MSBOC) licensing if project exceeds thresholds (residential builder license for $50,000+, residential remodeler for $10,000+, commercial general contractor for $50,000+).

1. 01
   Download the building permit application form from townofcentrevillems.org/building-permits-and-inspections or call (601) 645-5218 to request forms.
2. 02
   Complete the building permit application form with all required information (owner, contractor, project description, valuation).
3. 03
   Attach supporting documents: site plan, architectural/engineering drawings (if required by project type), proof of contractor licensing for projects above MSBOC thresholds.
4. 04
   Submit completed application and documents to City Hall at 1 Municipal Drive.
5. 05
   Staff reviews for compliance with local zoning and building code; coordinates with the Planning and Zoning Commission as needed.
6. 06
   Permit issued upon approval.
7. 07
   Schedule inspections at each required construction stage with the Building Permits and Inspections Department.
8. 08
   Final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy issued before occupancy.

Typical processing time: Processing time not documented. Contact Building Permits Department for current timeline.

Source: Building Permits and Inspections Department ↗

• (601) 645-5218 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: The Building Permits and Inspections Department performs all construction inspections. Standard inspection stages (verify specific schedule with the department): Foundation/footing inspection (before concrete pour), Framing inspection (after framing, before enclosure), Rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspection (before wall covering), Final inspection (Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing). The department also coordinates inspections for Fire Prevention permits.