Washington County Permits (Mississippi)

The Washington County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Washington County permits. Clerks in Washington 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 Washington County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Washington County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Greenville City Clerk Greenville MS 340 Main Street 38701 662-378-1575

Leland City Clerk Leland MS 206 North Broad Street 38756 662-686-4136

Washington County Clerk Greenville MS 905 West Alexander Street 38701 662-332-0633


A Washington County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Washington County, Mississippi may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Washington County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Arcola City Hall Greenville MS 102 Tower Lane 38701 662-827-2063

Greenville City Hall Greenville MS 340 Main Street 38701 662-378-1558

Hollandale City Hall Hollandale MS 200 East Avenue South 38748 662-827-2241

Metcalfe Town Hall Greenville MS 315 Bayou Road 38701 662-335-0212


A Washington 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 Washington 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. Washington County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Washington 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.

Greenville Permits Greenville MS 340 Main St 38701 662-378-1548