County Building Permits
Yazoo County, MS - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Yazoo County, Mississippi. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All unincorporated areas of Yazoo County — all land outside the incorporated limits of Yazoo City, Bentonia, Satartia, and Eden. Includes census-designated places of Benton, Anding, Carter, Holly Bluff, and all other unincorporated communities.
- Department
- Yazoo County Board of Supervisors / County Administrator
- Address
- 211 E. Broadway, Yazoo City, MS 39194
- Phone
- (662) 746-8668
- admin@yazoocountyms.gov
- Website
- https://www.yazoocounty.net/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Manual/In-person • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Confirm that the property is outside the incorporated limits of Yazoo City, Bentonia, Satartia, or Eden (unincorporated Yazoo County).
- Contact the County Administrator's office at (662) 746-8668 or admin@yazoocountyms.gov to determine applicable permit requirements for the specific project type.
- For driveway or right-of-way work on county-maintained roads, contact the Road Department at (662) 746-8434 (Jim Warrington, Road Manager).
- Submit any required application forms and documentation in person at 211 E. Broadway.
- Pay applicable fees (cash or check; confirm current payment options with office).
- Permit is issued upon review and approval.
Typical processing time: Not publicly specified; contact the County Administrator's office for current turnaround
Source: Yazoo County Board of Supervisors / County Administrator
General Requirements
Permit requirements vary by project type. Contact the County Administrator at (662) 746-8668 to determine if your project requires a permit.
Required Documents
- Property description / location
- Project scope and details
- Construction plans or drawings (if applicable)
- Contractor license information (if applicable)
- Permit validity
- Not publicly specified; contact County Administrator for details
- Building code
- Building code adoption status for unincorporated Yazoo County is not confirmed in publicly available online sources. County has no listed building permit division or code enforcement department. CRITICAL: Confirm directly with Board of Supervisors at (662) 746-8668 whether the county has adopted the statewide uniform building code or opted out.
- Owner-builder
- Not specified publicly; contact County Administrator at (662) 746-8668
- Contractor requirements
- Mississippi state contractor license required for applicable projects (projects over $50,000 require MSBOC license by state law).
Fees
- Payment note
- Fee schedule not published publicly. Contact County Administrator at (662) 746-8668 for current applicable fees. Payment options: cash or check (confirm with office).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors / County Administrator 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 for unincorporated Yazoo County. State-level inspections apply regardless: MSDH for septic systems; MS State Fire Marshal for state-funded or public assembly buildings; MDEQ for stormwater (1+ acre disturbance).
Additional Resources
- Building code: Building code adoption status for unincorporated Yazoo County is not confirmed in publicly available online sources. County has no listed building permit division or code enforcement department. CRITICAL: Confirm directly with Board of Supervisors at (662) 746-8668 whether the county has adopted the statewide uniform building code or opted out.
- Verify contractor license: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) License Lookup
- Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (CMPDD)
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Chancery Clerk (Property Records / Liens)
- License lookup guide: Mississippi Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Mississippi Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Mississippi hub: Mississippi Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors / County Administrator before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yazoo County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Yazoo County, MS?
- Permit requirements vary by project type. Contact the County Administrator at (662) 746-8668 to determine if your project requires a permit.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Yazoo County, MS?
- 1. Confirm that the property is outside the incorporated limits of Yazoo City, Bentonia, Satartia, or Eden (unincorporated Yazoo County). 2. Contact the County Administrator's office at (662) 746-8668 or admin@yazoocountyms.gov to determine applicable permit requirements for the specific project type. 3. For driveway or right-of-way work on county-maintained roads, contact the Road Department at (662) 746-8434 (Jim Warrington, Road Manager). 4. Submit any required application forms and documentation in person at 211 E. Broadway. 5. Pay applicable fees (cash or check; confirm current payment options with office). 6. Permit is issued upon review and approval.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Yazoo County, MS?
- Typical processing time is Not publicly specified; contact the County Administrator's office for current turnaround.
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