Administrative overview · FIPS 28109
Pearl River 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
Pearl River County Planning & Building Department
For a project in or near Pearl River 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
601-403-2202 (Poplarville); 601-749-7731 (Picayune)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
100 S Main Street, Poplarville, MS 39470; 917 Goodyear Boulevard, Picayune, MS 39466
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed daily noon-1:00 PM
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 Pearl River County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Pearl River County Planning & Building Department 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 601-403-2202 (Poplarville); 601-749-7731 (Picayune).
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 and request inspections through Pearl River County's MGO Connect portal at https://www.mgoconnect.org/. For assistance, contact Planning & Building at 601-403-2202 or 601-749-7731; MGO help desk: 985-851-0760.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2018 International Building and Residential Codes, administered through the county's adopted 2018 Family of International Building Codes ordinance; floodplain and county development ordinances also apply. N/A—no general minor/cosmetic exemption list was published. The department provides separate checklists for mobile homes, residential-commercial work, tiny houses, and utility buildings/additions/remodeling; flood-hazard-area work requires an elevation certificate.