Hancock County Permits (Mississippi)

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The Hancock County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Hancock County permits. Clerks in Hancock County, Mississippi may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Hancock County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Hancock County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

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A Hancock County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Hancock County, Mississippi issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Hancock County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Hancock County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.