Yalobusha County, MS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All unincorporated areas within Yalobusha County. For First Judicial District properties, contact Coffeeville office at (662) 675-2716.

Department

Yalobusha County Board of Supervisors / Chancery Clerk

Address

201 Blackmur Drive, PO Box 664, Water Valley, MS 38965

Phone

(662) 473-2091

Email

chanceryclerk@yalobushacounty.net

Website

https://www.yalobushaonline.org/

Application Process

1. Contact the Chancery Clerk's office (662-473-2091 Water Valley or 662-675-2716 Coffeeville) to confirm whether the county currently requires permits and which office handles them
2. Obtain the building permit application form
3. Complete the application with project description, site location, scope of work, and contractor information
4. Provide contractor's certificate of responsibility number or Taxpayer Identification Number (required per Miss. Code § 19-5-9)
5. Submit application with plans/drawings as required and applicable fees
6. Receive permit upon approval
7. Schedule required inspections at each construction phase
8. Obtain final approval or certificate of compliance upon completion

Typical processing time: Processing time varies; contact Chancery Clerk for estimated timeline

Source: Yalobusha County Board of Supervisors / Chancery Clerk

General Requirements

A permit is required for new construction of any building or structure, additions or structural modifications to existing buildings, electrical/plumbing/HVAC/mechanical system installations or substantial modifications, demolition of structures, and roofing work exceeding $10,000 (residential) or remodeling exceeding $50,000 (residential).

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Site plan and construction drawings
• Contractor certificate of responsibility number or Taxpayer Identification Number
• Project description and scope of work

Permit validity

Contact Chancery Clerk for permit validity period

Building code

Specific building code edition adopted (if any) is not publicly documented. Contact Chancery Clerk to confirm current code edition in effect.

Contractor requirements

Residential remodeling or roofing over $10,000 and new construction over $50,000 require a Mississippi Board of Contractors license

Fees

Payment note

Fee schedule not publicly available. Contact Chancery Clerk at (662) 473-2091 (Water Valley) or (662) 675-2716 (Coffeeville) to obtain current fees.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Farm buildings and farm structures (Miss. Code § 17-2-7) — exemption does not override floodplain management ordinances
• Cosmetic and interior work: painting, flooring, cabinet replacement, minor repairs not affecting structural or MEP systems

Important: The farm structure exemption applies to unincorporated areas only. FEMA floodplain management requirements apply regardless of building code exemptions for properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (662) 473-2091 Water Valley office (phone)
• (662) 675-2716 Coffeeville office (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Contact Chancery Clerk for scheduling procedures

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Standard inspection stages: foundation/footing (after excavation, before concrete pour), framing/rough-in (structural framing complete, MEP rough-in visible), and final (all work complete, systems operational). Confirm specific requirements with Chancery Clerk.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Specific building code edition adopted (if any) is not publicly documented. Contact Chancery Clerk to confirm current code edition in effect.
• Verify contractor license: Mississippi Board of Contractors License Lookup
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center
• Mississippi State Fire Marshal
• MDEQ Construction Stormwater
• MSDH On-Site Wastewater
• License lookup guide: Mississippi Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Mississippi Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Mississippi hub: Mississippi Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Yalobusha County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Yalobusha County, MS?

A permit is required for new construction of any building or structure, additions or structural modifications to existing buildings, electrical/plumbing/HVAC/mechanical system installations or substantial modifications, demolition of structures, and roofing work exceeding $10,000 (residential) or remodeling exceeding $50,000 (residential).

How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Yalobusha County, MS?

1. Contact the Chancery Clerk's office (662-473-2091 Water Valley or 662-675-2716 Coffeeville) to confirm whether the county currently requires permits and which office handles them 2. Obtain the building permit application form 3. Complete the application with project description, site location, scope of work, and contractor information 4. Provide contractor's certificate of responsibility number or Taxpayer Identification Number (required per Miss. Code § 19-5-9) 5. Submit application with plans/drawings as required and applicable fees 6. Receive permit upon approval 7. Schedule required inspections at each construction phase 8. Obtain final approval or certificate of compliance upon completion

How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Yalobusha County, MS?

Typical processing time is Processing time varies; contact Chancery Clerk for estimated timeline.

What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Yalobusha County, MS?

The following work is generally exempt: Farm buildings and farm structures (Miss. Code § 17-2-7) — exemption does not override floodplain management ordinances; Cosmetic and interior work: painting, flooring, cabinet replacement, minor repairs not affecting structural or MEP systems. Note: The farm structure exemption applies to unincorporated areas only. FEMA floodplain management requirements apply regardless of building code exemptions for properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas.

How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Yalobusha County, MS?

Inspections can be scheduled via: (662) 473-2091 Water Valley office, (662) 675-2716 Coffeeville office. Contact Chancery Clerk for scheduling procedures.