City Building Permits

Town of Bentonia, MS - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Bentonia, Mississippi. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Mississippi Yazoo County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All construction within the incorporated Town of Bentonia limits (population 319 per 2020 Census; 1.42 square miles)

Department
Town of Bentonia Council / Town Clerk
Address
220 East Railroad Avenue, Bentonia, MS 39040
Phone
(662) 755-2281
Website
https://townofbentonia.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Town of Bentonia Website

Platform: Manual/In-person • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact the Town of Bentonia at (662) 755-2281 or amy@townofbentonia.org during Tuesday business hours to confirm permit requirements for the specific project type.
  2. Visit Town Hall at 220 East Railroad Avenue on a Tuesday (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) to obtain applicable permit application form(s) and current requirements.
  3. Prepare required documentation: building plans, property location description, and contractor license information.
  4. Submit completed application at Town Hall.
  5. Pay applicable fees.
  6. Permit is issued upon review and approval.

Typical processing time: Applications usually do not take more than four weeks to be reviewed, with some approved in as little as a few days (confirm directly with town)

Source: Town of Bentonia Council / Town Clerk

General Requirements

Permit requirements depend on project scope and local ordinances. Contact Town Hall at (662) 755-2281 to confirm if your project requires a permit.

Required Documents

  • Building plans (if applicable)
  • Property location description
  • Contractor license information (if applicable)
Permit validity
Not specified publicly; contact Town Hall at (662) 755-2281
Building code
No confirmed active building code enforcement program identified for the Town of Bentonia. Mississippi law (Miss. Code § 21-19-25) gives municipalities authority to adopt building codes. Bentonia's July 2025 board meeting minutes referenced 'Permits & Inspections' being tabled, indicating the topic is under active discussion. Contractors should contact Town Hall at (662) 755-2281 to confirm current requirements before beginning any project.
Owner-builder
Not specified publicly; contact Town Hall at (662) 755-2281
Contractor requirements
MSBOC state contractor licensing requirements apply within Bentonia regardless of local code adoption status.

Fees

Payment note
Fee schedule not published publicly. Contact Town Hall at (662) 755-2281 for current applicable fees.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Bentonia Council / Town Clerk to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Not publicly specified
Inspection hours
Not publicly specified
Time windows
Not publicly specified

Typical inspection sequence: No confirmed active building inspection program identified for the Town of Bentonia. Statewide requirements (MSDH septic, MDEQ stormwater, MS State Fire Marshal for applicable buildings) apply regardless of local inspection status.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Bentonia Council / Town Clerk before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Bentonia Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Bentonia, MS?
Permit requirements depend on project scope and local ordinances. Contact Town Hall at (662) 755-2281 to confirm if your project requires a permit.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Bentonia, MS?
1. Contact the Town of Bentonia at (662) 755-2281 or amy@townofbentonia.org during Tuesday business hours to confirm permit requirements for the specific project type. 2. Visit Town Hall at 220 East Railroad Avenue on a Tuesday (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) to obtain applicable permit application form(s) and current requirements. 3. Prepare required documentation: building plans, property location description, and contractor license information. 4. Submit completed application at Town Hall. 5. Pay applicable fees. 6. Permit is issued upon review and approval.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Bentonia, MS?
Typical processing time is Applications usually do not take more than four weeks to be reviewed, with some approved in as little as a few days (confirm directly with town).

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