Tupelo Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

The City of Tupelo Department of Development Services handles development, building, planning, zoning, and occupancy approvals within Tupelo city limits. Lee County does not replace the city’s permitting authority for a Tupelo address; confirm the correct county or municipal authority for property outside the city.

Tupelo permit applications and plan review

Tupelo requires an approved permit before land development, demolition, construction, or occupancy of a structure within the city. Applications may be submitted by email to the Permitting Division or in person on the third floor of City Hall. The city asks for a current recorded deed and completed application, and recommends using its GIS and arranging a pre-development conference when planning or zoning review is needed.

The official application list includes residential and commercial construction permits, commercial and temporary certificates of occupancy, rental certificates, demolition, subdivision, site-plan, land-development, accessory-use, variance, rezoning, zoning-verification, and related applications. Preliminary plans may be submitted to the Building Division for initial review.

Inspections, occupancy, and code compliance in Tupelo

Tupelo’s residential construction application states that the final certificate of occupancy is issued after all final inspections are complete. Rental units must be registered, licensed, and inspected before receiving a certificate of occupancy. Request the required building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, site, and final inspections for the project before cover-up or occupancy.

The city’s Development Code assigns the Building Division responsibility for reviewing development applications, issuing and revoking building permits and certificates of occupancy, conducting inspections, and enforcing the code. Confirm current forms, fees, and review requirements with Development Services.

Official Tupelo contact information

Development Services is at 71 East Troy Street, Tupelo, MS 38804, and lists (662) 841-6510. Applications may be sent to permits@tupeloms.gov or delivered to the department on the third floor of City Hall. The city’s permit page contains the current application set.