Administrative overview · FIPS 28049
Hinds 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
Hinds County Department of Permit and Zoning
For a project in or near Hinds 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
601-355-5424 (Permit and Zoning); 601-355-5425 (department directory)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
127 W. Main Street, Raymond Courthouse Annex, Raymond, MS 39154; mailing P.O. Box 640, Raymond, MS 39154
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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 Hinds County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Hinds County Department of Permit and Zoning 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?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 601-355-5424 (Permit and Zoning); 601-355-5425 (department directory).
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?
Apply through the Hinds County Permit and Zoning portal or contact the department at 601-355-5424. Approved county inspections must be completed before work is enclosed or covered; inspection fees and the number of inspections are determined during plan review.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
N/A; county materials require conformity with the Hinds County Zoning Ordinance, International Building Codes, and other applicable laws, but do not identify the specific current editions. A farm building or structure may be exempt from a building permit if the applicant provides a USDA registration number showing the land is a farm of more than 10 acres used for intensive agricultural activities. Other exemptions: N/A.