Administrative overview · FIPS 28143
Tunica 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
Tunica County Planning Commission
For a project in or near Tunica 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
662-363-1465 (County Administrator); 662-363-2515 (Planning Department number listed in public county-office directories)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
1060 South Court Street, Tunica, MS 38676; mailing address PO Box 639, Tunica, MS 38676
Operating hours
N/A—the Planning Commission portal does not publish office hours.
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 Tunica County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Tunica County Planning Commission 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 662-363-1465 (County Administrator); 662-363-2515 (Planning Department number listed in public county-office directories).
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?
Use the Tunica County Planning Commission portal's Inspection Requests section: https://tunicacountypc.recdesk.com/Community/Facility?type=3. The portal also provides building/construction permit and code-enforcement sections; contact county administration at 662-363-1465 if the online request requires assistance.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
N/A—the current public Planning Commission portal identifies building permits and code enforcement but does not state a specific 2026 building-code edition. N/A—the portal does not publish a readable minor/cosmetic, agricultural, or other building-permit exemption list.