Administrative overview · FIPS 28039
George County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
George County Board of Supervisors / Community Development
For a project in or near George County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
601-947-7506 (Board of Supervisors); 601-247-2104 (Community Development)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
329 Ratliff Street, Lucedale, MS 39452
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for George County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
George County Board of Supervisors / Community Development is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 601-947-7506 (Board of Supervisors); 601-247-2104 (Community Development) and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Inspection instructions were not verified. Ask when notice is required and which work must remain exposed.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Not verified in the public materials reviewed. N/A for building permits. The 2024 county subdivision rules exempt agricultural land divisions when they do not involve new public roads, streets, or access easements that could be tendered to the county.