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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Satartia
Permit requirements vary by project type and current village code status. Contact Mayor Douglas at (601) 624-6261 or lmdouglas89@gmail.com to determine if your project requires a permit.
Note: No formal permit exemption schedule identified; no confirmed active permit program.
- Project description and scope
- Property location
- Contractor license information (if applicable)
- Building code
- No confirmed active building code enforcement program identified for the Village of Satartia. Mississippi law authorizes incorporated villages to adopt building codes (Miss. Code § 21-19-25), but given Satartia's micro-scale government, no formal code program has been documented in public sources. All state-level requirements (MSBOC licensing, MSDH septic, MDEQ stormwater) apply to qualifying projects within village limits.
- Permit validity
- Not specified publicly; contact Mayor at (601) 624-6261
- Owner-builder
- Not specified publicly; contact Mayor at (601) 624-6261
- Contractor requirements
- MSBOC state contractor licensing requirements apply within village limits.
Source: Satartia Village Council ↗
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly specified; given the village's size and governance capacity, expect informal and relatively quick processing for straightforward projects
- 01 Contact Mayor Michelle Douglas directly at (601) 624-6261 or lmdouglas89@gmail.com to inquire about permit requirements for the specific project.
- 02 The Mayor or an alderperson will provide guidance on applicable requirements and any documentation needed.
- 03 Submit any required application materials in person at 318 Plum Street during business hours (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.).
- 04 Pay applicable fees.
- 05 Receive authorization to proceed.
Typical processing time: Not publicly specified; given the village's size and governance capacity, expect informal and relatively quick processing for straightforward projects
Source: Satartia Village Council ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Scheduling deadline
- Not publicly specified
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (general village hours)
- Time windows
- Not publicly specified
Typical sequence: No confirmed active building inspection program identified for the Village of Satartia. State-level requirements apply: MSDH septic, MDEQ stormwater (1+ acre disturbance), MS State Fire Marshal (state-funded or public buildings / high-rise / assembly).
Source: Satartia Village Council ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Satartia permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Satartia, MS? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Satartia, MS? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Satartia, MS? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Satartia Village Council before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.