Administrative overview · FIPS 28131
Stone 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
Stone County Planning & Building Department
For a project in or near Stone 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
601-928-2810
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
311 Court Street, Suite C, Wiggins, MS 39577
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM for lunch
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 Stone County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Stone 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 601-928-2810.
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?
Submit the permit application to Planning & Building and coordinate inspections with the office at 601-928-2810 or build@stonecountyms.gov. The county's solar procedure says to notify the office when power-disconnection work is scheduled so staff can stand by to inspect; the fee schedule lists reinspection and after-the-fact inspection fees.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Stone County's current Planning & Building materials identify the 2003 International Building Code and 2003 International Residential Code as the county's enforced building and residential codes. A January 2025 county notice specifically confirms use of the 2003 IRC. The county states that structures over 200 square feet require permits, so structures at or below 200 square feet are the published size-based exception. No broader minor/cosmetic exemption list is published; floodplain, mobile-home, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other work may require separate permits.